Geology and Land Survey Welcome to the Geology and Land Survey Division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Our mission is to provide technical assistance, education and guidance in the use and protection of Missouri's natural resources; interpret the state's geological setting; assess the avail-ability of its energy and mineral resources; evaluate and interpret geological hazards; and determine land boundaries. Our offices are in Rolla at 111 Fairgrounds Road. |
| Small Earthquake's epicenter near Fenton, Missouri--Magnitude 2.7 |
MoDNR GIS Viewer | Geologic Maps
Recent Central U.S. Earthquakes
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| Recent Earthquake in Wabash Valley Seismic Zone |
| Recent seismic activity centered in Illinois in the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone is independent of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Scientists understand it runs perpendicular to the New Madrid Fault along the north end of the system. Mimi Garstang, State Geologist and Director of the Division of Geology and Land Survey said, "The largest recorded earthquake on this fault system was in 1968 and it was a magnitude 5.4. In 2002 there was a 4.1 event in the same area. Moderately damaging earthquakes occur on the Wabash Valley fault about once every decade or two. Smaller earthquakes are felt about once or twice a year, which is considerably less active than the New Madrid Seismic Zone." ...more. |
| IN THE NEWS |
Department responds to sinkhole collapses in Cape Girardeau
Photo courtesy City of Cape Girardeau
Sinkhole Formation |
The Geologic Column
OF MISSOURI
 Published twice yearly by the Division of Geology and Land Survey, The Geologic Column of Missouri is online in PDF and is available in print. Contact us gspgeol@dnr.mo.gov if you would like to receive this publication in print. When sending e-mail, please include your name, postal address and phone number. You may also call 573-368-2143. |
| TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES |
| Blasters' Seminar at Missouri S&T |
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