Illustration of the New Madrid Earthquake

Title

Illustration of the New Madrid Earthquake

Subject

Woodcuts; Illustrated works; New Madrid Earthquakes (1811-1812)

Description

Woodcut print showing the New Madrid Earthquake, which was a series of strong quakes from 1811-1812.

Source

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/

Publisher

United States Geological Survey

Date

1811-1812

Rights

This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or less.

Original Format

Woodcut

Physical Dimensions

450 × 322 pixels

Files

New_Madrid_Erdbeben.jpg

Citation

“Illustration of the New Madrid Earthquake,” SCRC Virtual Museum at Southern Illinois University's Morris Library, accessed April 20, 2024, https://scrcexhibits.omeka.net/items/show/711.

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