If the New Madrid Fault was to have a major quake almost every bridge between Memphis and Davenport or even farher north could be severly damaged and declared unpassable
Earthquakes generally happen when two or more plates come into contact and rub against each other.
There have been earthquakes in Iowa but they've been extremely rare and so mild that most folks probably didn't even know about them .
If you're worried about natural disasters, earthquake should be way down on your list if you're living in Iowa. Like, lower down than "dust bowl caused by years of drought".
Earthquakes can happen anywhere. Although it is very rare and only 13 earthquakes with epicenters in Iowa are known in historic times. They tend to be very minor, nothing major.
The only earthquakes are totally not harmful.
Of course they can. But not very likely. So nothing to be concerned about.
yes, but little tiny ones.
