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September 19, 2017
On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned through 900 hectares of the city, killing as many as 300 people and leaving another 100,000 …
Sarah Derouin
December 17, 2015
Middle America is not often recognized for its interesting geology, yet it boasts one of the largest and most unusual geologic features in the …
Mary Caperton Morton
January 5, 2012
During the winter of 1811-1812, three strong earthquakes between magnitude 7 and 8 rocked the New Madrid seismic zone, which runs through parts …
Carolyn Gramling