Seismotectonic maps in the vicinity of the lower Wabash Valley, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky - Digital Spatial Database: Reported Modified Mercalli Intensity values

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Identification_Information
Data_Quality_Information
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
Spatial_Reference_Information
Entity_and_Attribute_Information
Distribution_Information
Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Rhea, Susan
Publication_Date: 1997
Title:

Seismotectonic maps in the vicinity of the lower Wabash Valley, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky - Digital Spatial Database: Reported Modified Mercalli Intensity values

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:

Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 97-0681

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver
Publisher: US Geological Survey

Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1997/ofr-97-0681/

Description:

Abstract:

This cover contains locations with intensity values associated with felt reports from damaging earthquakes in the lower Wabash Valley occurring from 1811 through 1987. Margaret Hopper collated these data from historical data gathered from previous researchers, personal letters, newspaper accounts, official correspondence, and from mailed responses to queries on damage effects from modern earthquakes. She examined all reports and assigned a Modified Mercali Intensity (MMI) value to each report.
The values for intensity reported in these data are consistent with the MMI scale used for describing damage from earthquakes. For historical earthquakes, these values are gathered in the 4 - 10 range. In the central U.S., historical earthquakes have caused damage in the 4 - 8 range only.

Purpose:

The data was generated to help in understanding the seismotectonic hazards in the vicinity of the lower Wabash Valley. This data complements similar data collected in the vicinity of New Madrid, MO US Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-0574, available at http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1995/0574/

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 18111216
Ending_Date: 19871231

Currentness_Reference:

all data are included that were available to Hopper as of Jan. 1995

Status:

Progress: complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: none planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -104.984
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -68.426
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.250
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.954

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: seismology
Theme_Keyword: earthquake occurrences
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: earthquakes
Theme_Keyword: intensity
Theme_Keyword: felt damage

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: Wabash Valley

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Geologic Map Database Catalog themes, augmented
Theme_Keyword: 1500 - Hazards
Theme_Keyword: 1501 - Earthquakes

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Augmented FIPS 10-4 and FIPS 6-4
Place_Keyword: f17121 = Marion
Place_Keyword: f17025 = Clay
Place_Keyword: f17159 = Richland
Place_Keyword: f17101 = Lawrence
Place_Keyword: f17185 = Wabash
Place_Keyword: f17047 = Edwards
Place_Keyword: f17191 = Wayne
Place_Keyword: f17081 = Jefferson
Place_Keyword: f17055 = Franklin
Place_Keyword: f17065 = Hamilton
Place_Keyword: f17193 = White
Place_Keyword: f17059 = Gallatin
Place_Keyword: f17165 = Saline
Place_Keyword: f17199 = Williamson
Place_Keyword: f17087 = Johnson
Place_Keyword: f17151 = Pope
Place_Keyword: f17069 = Hardin
Place_Keyword: f17127 = Massac
Place_Keyword: f17153 = Pulaski
Place_Keyword: f21007 = Ballard
Place_Keyword: f21145 = McCracken
Place_Keyword: f21039 = Carlisle
Place_Keyword: f21105 = Hickman
Place_Keyword: f21075 = Fulton
Place_Keyword: f21083 = Graves
Place_Keyword: f21035 = Calloway
Place_Keyword: f21157 = Marshall
Place_Keyword: f21139 = Livingston
Place_Keyword: f21055 = Crittenden
Place_Keyword: f21143 = Lyon
Place_Keyword: f21033 = Caldwell
Place_Keyword: f21221 = Trigg
Place_Keyword: f21047 = Christian
Place_Keyword: f21219 = Todd
Place_Keyword: f21177 = Muhlenberg
Place_Keyword: f21107 = Hopkins
Place_Keyword: f21233 = Webster
Place_Keyword: f21225 = Union
Place_Keyword: f21101 = Henderson
Place_Keyword: f21059 = Daviess
Place_Keyword: f21149 = McLean
Place_Keyword: f21183 = Ohio
Place_Keyword: f21141 = Logan
Place_Keyword: f47161 = Stewart
Place_Keyword: f47125 = Montgomery
Place_Keyword: f47147 = Robertson
Place_Keyword: f18129 = Posey
Place_Keyword: f18163 = Vanderburgh
Place_Keyword: f18173 = Warrick
Place_Keyword: f18147 = Spencer
Place_Keyword: f18037 = Dubois
Place_Keyword: f18125 = Pike
Place_Keyword: f18051 = Gibson
Place_Keyword: f18083 = Knox
Place_Keyword: f18027 = Daviess

Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints: none
Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Susan Rhea
Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geophysicist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address
Address: MS966, Box 25046, Federal Center
City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80225
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-273-8639
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303-273-8600
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rhea@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: Mon-Thurs, 8 - 5
Contact_Instructions: email is the best way to make contact

Native_Data_Set_Environment: SunOS, 5.5.1, sun4u UNIX, ARC/INFO version 7.1.1
Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Rhea, Susan, Wheeler, Russell L., and Hopper, M.G.
Publication_Date: 1996
Title:

Maps showing earthquake intensities in the vicinity of lower Wabash Valley, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:

Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map
Issue_Identification: I-Map 2583-B

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Denver
Publisher: US Geological Survey

Other_Citation_Details: pamplet accompanies map

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Data were collected from previous authors and interpretations of collections of letters, newspaper clippings, and personal histories.

Logical_Consistency_Report: Point features present.
Completeness_Report: data are complete as of Jan. 1995
Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: felt reports are given to the nearest named city or town
Quantitative_Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 10 km
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation: estimated

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Hopper, Margaret
Publication_Date: in prep 1994
Title: Atlas of Earthquake Damage in the Central US
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: electronic
Publication_Information:

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Other_Citation_Details: written communication 1995

Source_Scale_Denominator: 10,000,000
Type_of_Source_Media: electronic
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 18111216
Ending_Date: 19871231

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Contribution: locations and intensity data in ascii files

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Locations and intensity were determined by Hopper and tabulated on computer spreadsheet software. Location, intensity, and associated earthquake occurrence data were extracted from the database and sent via ftp to Rhea. Rhea converted the digital data to an arc/info point cover.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: see Procedures
Process_Date: 19950115

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Creation of original metadata record
Process_Date: 19980608
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Susan Rhea
Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geophysicist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address
Address: MS966, Box 25046, Federal Center
City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80225
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-273-8639
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303-273-8600
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rhea@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: email is the best way to make contact

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 4897

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 0

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 0

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: .1
Longitude_Resolution: .1
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal Degrees

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: Unknown
Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866
Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: ISOPTS.PAT
Entity_Type_Definition: damage location, time, and intensity reported from earthquake
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Hopper

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LONG
Attribute_Definition: longitude where damage reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -104.9840
Range_Domain_Maximum: 89.34

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LAT
Attribute_Definition: latitude where damage reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 29.9544
Range_Domain_Maximum: 46.25

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MMI
Attribute_Definition: Modified Mercalli Intensity assigned to damage report
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: (blank)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: unassigned

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: F
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: felt report, no damage

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: G
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: no data

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 8

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ST
Attribute_Definition: state from where damage was reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: (blank)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AL

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AR

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: DC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: FL

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: IA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: IL

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: IN

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: KY

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MN

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MO

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MS

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: NC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: NE

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: NY

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OH

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OK

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ON

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: PA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SC

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TN

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TX

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: VA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: WV

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CITY
Attribute_Definition: nearest city from where damage was reported (text)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YEAR
Attribute_Definition: year of earthquake occurrence for which damage was reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1827
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1987

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MO
Attribute_Definition: month of earthquake occurrence for which damage was reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 01
Range_Domain_Maximum: 12

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DAY
Attribute_Definition: day of earthquake occurrence for which damage was reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 01
Range_Domain_Maximum: 31

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HR
Attribute_Definition: hour of earthquake occurrence for which damage was reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 23

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MIN
Attribute_Definition: minute of earthquake occurrence for which damage was reported
Attribute_Definition_Source: Hopper
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 59

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Susan Rhea
Contact_Organization: US Geological Survey

Contact_Position: Geophysicist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address
Address:

USGS Mail Stop 966
Box 25046, Federal Center

City: Denver
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80225-0046
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-273-8639
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303-273-8600
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rhea@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions: Email is the best way to make contact.

Resource_Description: USGS Open-File Report 97-0681
Distribution_Liability:

This report is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards and stratigraphic nomenclature. Any use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

Technical_Prerequisites: ARC/INFO version 7.0.3 or later or ArcView 3.0 or later
Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: ARCE
Format_Version_Number: 7.0.3
Format_Information_Content:

Each coverage contains isoseismal data for one event (two for i187609)

File_Decompression_Technique: no compression applied

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1997/ofr-97-0681/e00_files/isopts.e00

Fees: none

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20160610
Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Peter N Schweitzer
Contact_Organization: USGS Midwest Area

Contact_Position:

Collection manager, USGS Geoscience Data Clearinghouse, http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address
Address:

Mail Stop 954
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr

City: Reston
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 20192-0002
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703-648-6533
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 703-648-6252
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pschweitzer@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

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