New Madrid Missouri Earthquake prediction responses 1990 geology circular

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Responses to Iben Browning's Prediction of a 1990 New Madrid, Missouri, Earthquake.  Softcover, pub. 1993, 248 pages.  Published by the U.S. Geological Survey, Circular 1083.  Good condition, some light wear at covers and edges.
"Iben Browning predicted that a major earthquake would strike the region of New Madrid, Missouri, on about Dec. 3, 1990. Although nearly all seismologists rejected Browning's prediction, it was so publicized that public agitation rose to serious levels. This report tells how this earthquake prediction became credible to many members of the media; emergency preparedness personell, and the general public. Appendixes to the report include many press clippings, some of Browning's work, and other material pertaining to this episode."  Photos and illustrations.  Interesting look at disaster predictions and preparedness.
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