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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: March 17, 2009
Caption: Epicenter of Quake
Additional Description: The largest of the earthquakes, magintude 7.4 by some accounts, was recorded on February 7, 1812. Its epicenter was traced by the USGS to a location near the present day Noranda aluminum plant, south of New Madrid. The smokestacks of the plant are visible for many miles around, serving as a reference.
Submitted: April 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p61141
File Size: 0.735 Megabytes

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