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If there were another monster earthquake at New Madrid, Missouri, could it potentially dam or reroute the Mississippi River?

Asked by elbanditoroso (33173points) November 30th, 2020

I was looking at a map this morning – New Madrid is right on the Mississippi, on an oxbow that makes a jog to the north.

If a strong enough earthquake hit, could the result either dam the river, or cause it to cut the oxbow off and push the water straight across?

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