https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45 Facts and information en-us 2017-03-10 15:26:44 UTC 2017-03-10 15:51:40 UTC hello@padlet.com harris_hallie https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159296722 An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movement within the Earth's crust or volcanic action. ]]> 2017-03-10 15:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159296722 harris_hallie https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159297904 Back in 1811 and 1812, there were four earthquakes along the New Madrid fault zone there were so immensely powerful that they are still talked about today. ]]> 2017-03-10 15:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159297904 harris_hallie https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159298939 The earthquakes opened deep fissures in the ground caused the Mississippi River to run backwards, and were reportedly felt more than 1,000 miles away. It is said that stench of fire and brimstone hung in the air for months afterwards. ]]> 2017-03-10 15:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159298939 harris_hallie https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159301044 In 1811 and 1812 this powerful earthquake not only caused the Mississippi River to run backwards but also caused church bells to ring in Boston, Massachusetts. ]]> 2017-03-10 15:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159301044 harris_hallie https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159303723 Location ]]> 2017-03-10 15:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/harris_hallie/grisveetkm45/wish/159303723