In 1812, something extraordinary happened in North America: parts of the mighty Mississippi River suddenly began flowing backwards. The bizarre event was triggered by a series of massive earthquakes centered near New Madrid, Missouri, among the most powerful ever recorded in the continental United States. The shaking was so intense that it lifted and dropped… Continue reading Why the Mississippi River Flowed Backwards The post Why the Mississipp…
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