New Madrid - The Earthquakes of 1811 and 1812

This documentary tells the story of the historic earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 that struck near the town of New Madrid, MO and proceeded to rattle a big part of the country for the next six months. The program also looks at the science behind earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone - why we have earthquakes in the Central U.S. and why they seem to be more powerful and destructive than quakes on the west coast of the country.
Producers:
Kip Cole - Senior Producer/Director, Pale Moon Media
Gary Patterson - Center for Earthquake Research and Information, The University of Memphis
Camera/Editing/Graphics: Kip Cole
Original Music Score: Luther Bradfute
Computer Animation: Eric J. Bouchoc, AnimMan Studios
Copyright 2012 - Center for Earthquake Research and Information, The University of Memphis
Running Time: 26:28