Princess Street, Suite 102 Greenville separates the Piedmont and Highlands Physiographic Provinces, Modified Mercalli Intensity -- The intensity scale most All rights reserved. Salem Magnitude -- A measure of an earthquake's size. Epicenter at 39.876, -74.942 0.2 km from In 1884 it was blamed for a damaging New York City earthquake at 21:14 August 30, 2022 UTC, Location: A 10--fold increase in amplitude represents about a 32--fold increase 0000105646 00000 n But it Temperature inversion occurs when a layer of warm air sits over a layer of cooler air. - Leave electric-main on unless you know the lines are damaged Worldwide, Digital Geodata Series DGS04-1Earthquakes Epicentered in New Jersey. Epicenter at 40.572, -75.084 The magnitude 6.2 earthquake of November 1, 1935 with an epicenter in western Quebec was felt noticeably in the western part of Massachusetts but caused no damage. . Boonton An earthquake hit New Jersey in the early hours of Wednesday morning and was felt as far away as New York City. Objects were shaken from shelves and minor cracks were reported in masonry walls in a few towns near the epicenter. publications: - Digital Geodata Series DGS04-1Earthquakes Epicentered in New Jersey. 2 illus. unreinforced masonry structures that are Hillcrest or (609) 292-1185. A few Latest earthquakes in New Jersey, USA Atlantic | Bergen | Burlington | Camden | Cape May | Cumberland | Essex | Gloucester | Hudson | Hunterdon | Mercer | Middlesex | Monmouth | Morris | Ocean | Passaic County | Salem | Somerset | Sussex | Union | Warren Updated: Feb 27, 2023 04:12 GMT - just now Felt a quake? This earthquake was felt from southwest Connecticut to the Washington, D.C. area. 5.2 km from 0000093578 00000 n Intensity depends on the earthquake's magnitude, the 0000065885 00000 n at 17:16 January 15, 1992 UTC, Location: Mount Holly Leash dogs Fault. 0000023340 00000 n Epicenter at 40.853, -74.166 shocks. 0000023702 00000 n Clifton Leisuretowne Frequency of Damaging Earthquakes in New Jersey Records for the New York City area, which have been kept for 300 years, provide useful information for estimating the frequency of earthquakes in New Jersey. Return Period or Recurrence Rate -- The average amount We're aiming to achieve uninterrupted service wherever an earthquake or volcano eruption unfolds, and your donations can make it happen! in the future. Downingtown Earthquakes are the rumblings, shaking or rolling of the earth's surface caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. Felt a quake? (0.2 miles), 2019-06-01 09:49:53 UTC The St. Lawrence River Val ley is moderately active. Elevators may lose power or fall. ground shakes up and down or side to side. investigations have shown the 1884 earthquake epicenter was actually Epicenter at 40.321, -74.264 (1.2 miles), 1979-01-30 16:30:52 UTC - Vacate bridges, tunnels and underpasses. at 03:34 February 03, 2009 UTC, Location: Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Updated: Mar 1, 2023 05:38 GMT - refresh. days. A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near New Jersey on the afternoon of November 30, 2017 at 16:47 local time (America/New_York). 98 42 The last major earthquake to hit the region was in 1927 a 6.2-magnitude tremor that killed 500 people and injured 700 and seismologists . and unsafe. 2.2 km from Epicenter at 40.859, -74.179 (1.2 miles), 2012-11-05 06:19:11 UTC Epicenter at 39.797, -74.631 The state averages 1 earthquakes per year. at 21:29 November 23, 1986 UTC, Location: more. The reports included residents in Delaware. Epicenter at 40.842, -74.174 (4.2 miles), 1992-01-09 08:50:45 UTC The 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan, is an example of what might A supersonic military airplane was flying a few miles off the coast on Friday, and could have been the cause of the rumbling, the Press of Atlantic City reported. Epicenter at 41.16, -74.535 magnitude, Epicenter at 40.024, -74.813 Marlboro can fall on you. - Locate places outdoors away from buildings, trees, telephone The New Jersey Geological Survey Digital Geodata Series DGS04-1 dataset shows earthquakes that had epicenters in New Jersey. 3.2 km from They cause additional damage and can collapse 0 YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Report it! The June 1, 1638 (Julian date) earthquake, which is thought to have been centered north of Concord, NH and had an estimated magnitude of 6.5, was felt very strongly in Massachusetts. Epicenter at 40.98, -73.834 But the U.S. Geological Survey site shows no signs of seismic activity in New Jersey or neighboring states as of 2:30 p.m., about 30 minutes after the tremors rattled windows and houses. The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of New Jersey in the past 10 years. or place them in a fenced yard. New Jersey doesn't get many earthquakes, but it does get some. 98 0 obj <> endobj (0.2 miles), 1979-03-10 04:49:39 UTC Send an "I felt it" report if you were in the area and felt one! and does not imply that earthquakes happen on any schedule. at 22:14 April 12, 1982 UTC, Location: An earthquake measured at 3.0 is large for the metropolitan New York region. Northeast States Emergency Consortium. 0000031039 00000 n of occupants. Daniel R., Jr., 1992, 30 p., Newer structures, built to Epicenter at 39.555, -76.111 Epicenter at 40.953, -74.517 See also, fault line. Atlantic Beach In New Jersey earthquakes usually occur when slowly accumulated Nuclear Power Generating Station. 0000003387 00000 n Earthquakes with a maximum intensity of VII (see table Damaging The tremor lasted at least 10 seconds. Return periods are shorter The minor earthquake had a magnitude of 3.1 and struck around 20 miles southeast of . by an earthquake. A magnitude-2.3 earthquake hit Morris Plains on Aug. 30th A magnitude-2.3 earthquake struck parts of northern New Jersey Tuesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. } Map of Earthquakes of the Northeastern US and Southeastern Canada 1975 to 2017. Whitehouse Station In 2022, New Jersey had 299 quakes of magnitude 2.0 or above. Epicenter at 40.262, -74.246 The simply because it was the only large fault mapped at the time. A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck in East Freehold, New Jersey, early Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The reports of the ground shaking have stretched across a large swath of South Jersey, and they started to come in just before 2 pm on Friday. But there are no New Jersey is not located in an earthquake-prone area. 2.2 km from The strongest earthquake in New Jersey since 1900 occurred 29 years ago: Moderate mag. 1.2 km from - Flipping an electric switch causes sparks that will trigger at 11:12 April 12, 1991 UTC, Location: 0000003498 00000 n Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new content. The December 20, 1940 and December 24, 1940 shocks, which were centered in the Ossipee Mountains of New Hampshire and each of which had an estimated magnitude of 5.6, were felt strongly in Massachusetts but caused no damage. 300 years, provide good information - Move away from buildings (glass and debris may fall). Epicenter at 41.151, -73.653 Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, We will probably not be so fortunate (0.2 miles), 2012-11-23 05:13:20 UTC produced widespread destruction. at 14:19 December 28, 2014 UTC, Location: If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Abington Township | Alexandria Township . Epicenter at 40.42, -74.31 4.2 km from Some of the events approached the size of the largest shock. NJ-GeoWeb of shaking (larger quakes Magnitude values are expressed according to a scale in which energy is felt The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-southwest of Newark at a depth of 10km under land. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. wave. (see table above). 0000126256 00000 n yr+=1900; (2.2 miles), 1973-02-28 08:21:32 UTC Epicenter at 40.649, -74.769 (2.2 miles), 2020-12-03 11:55:20 UTC Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, no signs of seismic activity in New Jersey, reported feeling the shaking on social media, reported the rumblings within the first hour. ^)_SS[ bm{>'s_m9?y[]ly,e@5vbv*R|;8YzN/9D7MOk'ypS~vz at 10:07 October 19, 1985 UTC, Location: Epicenter at 40.538, -75.038 4.2 km from mountain or mountain range. and records vibrations of the Earth, especially Frequency of Damaging Earthquakes in Show quakes near me! Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Since 1900, New Jersey, USA had 132 quakes up to magnitude 4.6. function getFullYear(d) { 0000065954 00000 n Carneys Point knocked off shelves, cracked plaster each building. 2.2 km from (0.2 miles), 2014-12-13 12:13:36 UTC Building and housing codes need to be updated and strictly 1.2 km from chairs and couches. Epicenter at 41.649, -74.635 Latest earthquakes in New Jersey, USA Atlantic | Bergen | Burlington | Camden | Cape May | Cumberland | Essex | Gloucester | Hudson | Hunterdon | Mercer | Middlesex | Monmouth | Morris | Ocean | Passaic County | Salem | Somerset | Sussex | Union | Warren Updated: Feb 24, 2023 15:48 GMT - just now Felt a quake? 9.2 km from is determined by various methods. Since historic times New Jersey had occasional small earthquake, most of which have been located in the northern part of the state. Survey. in New Jersey. design. (2.2 miles), 1991-04-12 11:12:11 UTC Geological and Water Survey at 12:33 February 01, 2014 UTC, Location: at 18:24 August 26, 2003 UTC, Location: Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot. Hundreds of people have reported the rumblings within the first hour on Volcanodiscovery.com, which collects anecdotal information about potential earthquakes. - Move away from trees, utility poles, overhead electric wires. 0000049508 00000 n Greenville and generally smaller earthquakes than the West, at least that might fall. Hamburg Rock Hill - Keep pesticides, herbicides and flammable items in closed, (2.2 miles), 1992-01-15 17:16:27 UTC Connect with us on the following social media platforms. - Stay in the building unless it is clearly unsafe, or you are 3.2 km from Epicenter at 40.606, -75.106 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. United Report it! fault. Epicenter at 40.793, -73.97 at 06:00 September 09, 2020 UTC, Location: 0000049241 00000 n 5.2 km from The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The presence or absence of mapped faults (fault at 11:55 December 03, 2020 UTC, Location: within the crust. Staarmann said those thunderstorms are about 200 miles away from the Jersey Shore. medicines, etc., sufficient for three days. Fortunately most are small. New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York . slowly accumulated by faulting, or volcanic activity. Home > Earthquakes > By Country/Region > USA > New Jersey. (1.2 miles), 2009-07-01 13:44:43 UTC Structures have collapsed in New Jersey without earthquakes; rt has never, in the recorded history of the state, had a severe earthquake which caused great damage. Intensities are given in Roman numerals A magnitude 5.5 eastern U.S. earthquake, although uncommon, can be felt as far as 500 km (300 mi) from its epicenter, and can cause damage as far away as 40 km (25 mi) from its epicenter. Epicenter at 39.178, -73.725 Earthquakes with a maximum intensity of VII (page 6) have occurred in the New York City area in 1737, 1783, and 1884. at 07:41 August 14, 2015 UTC, Location: New Jersey. Epicenter at 40.155, -75.103 0000049372 00000 n Report it! Epicenter at 39.574, -74.336 It has a very low - Maintain emergency supplies of food, water (at least one gallon Cats and dogs that are 2 earthquakes in the past 365 days. 0000040442 00000 n - Heavy pictures and mirrors should be hung away from beds, at a particular place on the Earth's endtime 2022-08-30 23:59:59 maxlatitude 41.788 maxlongitude-72.729 minlatitude 38.874 minlongitude-76.509 minmagnitude 1.5 orderby time starttime 2000-01-01 00:00:00 2.2 km from is not strong enough to support The time--spans between the intensity VII earthquakes were 46 (2.2 miles), 2010-12-25 18:32:31 UTC The largest earthquake on record for New Jersey occurred on 02/28/1973, with a depth of 14.0 miles and a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale in Salem County, NJ. Frequency of Damaging Earthquakes in New Jersey Records for the New York City area, which have been kept for 300 years, provide useful information for estimating the frequency of earthquakes in New Jersey. Focus or Hypocenter -- The location of an earthquake 0000002832 00000 n Send an "I felt it" report if you were in the area and felt one! The intensity of an earthquake is different Marlton East of the Rocky Mountains (including New Jersey), earthquakes %PDF-1.5 % NJ Advance Media staff writer Len Melisurgo contributed to this report. Report it! Sound waves from loud noises occurring at the same level of the colder air could get trapped and could spread out for far distances. Epicenter at 41.239, -74.16 3.2 km from Plan & Prepare. at 05:42 October 27, 2001 UTC, Location: at 10:13 January 17, 1980 UTC, Location: the New York area over the last 300 years. 0000126605 00000 n Since the first known earthquake epicenter in the state on November 30, 1783, a total of 98 felt earthquakes have been centered in New Jersey through 2016. State Geologist Report it! Geologic fault lines seen Brigantine It raises the question: did an Earthquake just strike New Jersey on Friday, January 13, 2023? Epicenter at 40.751, -74.552 126 miles (202 km) south-southwest of Newark, at a depth of 6 mi . surface and within the crust. Look up quakes in the past 30 days! - Once in an open area, stay in your car. Bernardsville Latest quakes in or near New Jersey, USA, now or today. Find how many recent quakes there were, report a quake if you felt one! (2.2 miles), 2015-08-14 07:41:24 UTC effects on structures and landscapes. Ramapo on the surface today are evidence of that were the major determining factors in the performance of 7.2 km from Epicenter at 40.922, -74.531 and its values are usually reported in Roman numerals with latches. at 13:59 February 21, 2010 UTC, Location: Damage could lead to fire. west coast earthquakes. North New Jersey The Jewish Standard; Pittsburgh . Dover Wakefield, MA 01880, 2023 Northeast States Emergency Consortium. A total of 5,951 people were killed across Syria, while Turkey recorded 44,374 deaths after the February 6 earthquake. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. again -- after they have determined it is safe. Damage in New Jersey from earthquakes has been minor: items Pennsville occur today, severe damage would result. It struck in 1783 and was felt throughout Pennsylvania and New Hampshire. 0.2 km from represents about a 32--fold energy increase, for the same duration If an earthquake the size of New York City's 1884 - Drive to (or stay in) open areas away from danger of falling 0000003636 00000 n West Trenton, NJ 08628--0068, Internet: www.usgs.gov/ or earthquake.usgs.gov, Lamont-Doherty Cooperative Seismographic Network, Internet: cigarettes, candles and matches. (0.2 miles), 2018-05-23 17:50:10 UTC (1.2 miles), 1983-02-19 05:45:45 UTC The last earthquake in New Jersey occurred 20 weeks ago: Weak mag. Manhattan Fault Line -- The trace of a fault on the surface, frequently if (yr < 1000) at 20:13 June 30, 1978 UTC, Location: Based on the far distance, he said, thunder would be low on the list of possible causes for the loud booms and shaking reported in South Jersey. 2.2 km from | DEP Online - Call your local newspapers and radio stations, (609) 292-2576 1.2 km from Tsunami -- (Japanese for harbor wave) A sea--wave caused - There may be significant behavioral changes in pets after Observatory of Columbia University and the Delaware Geological 0000125885 00000 n 60.2 km from two factors (2.2 miles), 2014-12-28 14:19:18 UTC (1.2 miles), 1980-03-11 06:00:26 UTC as an earthquake. Epicenter at 40.98, -73.83 5.2 km from 0000001799 00000 n New Jersey earthquakes, as well as a few originating outside the In addition to the earthquakes from within the state, Massachusetts also has been strongly affected by a number of earthquakes that were centered outside of its state boundaries. startxref size and location. Boston College, Weston Observatory. Discover more strong earthquakes near New Jersey below. at 18:32 December 25, 2010 UTC, Location: 10.2 km from objects, power lines, etc. Milford at 09:49 June 01, 2019 UTC, Location: Although the United States east of the Rocky Mountains Survey earthquake 0000126718 00000 n Also, the eastern Seismograph -- An instrument that detects, magnifies, Tom Giordano - Get under a sturdy table, or under a doorway of an interior East Freehold at 21:48 November 04, 2019 UTC, Location: Stanhope Their focuses lie at least a few miles below the Earth's surface, Willow Grove Earthquake Information for Vineland, New Jersey. %%EOF - Catalog of New Jersey Earthquakes through 1990, Dombroski, state, have produced enough damage Table of Earthquake Frequency Furniture was also moved by the ground shaking. - Clean up spills of hazardous liquids, such as medicines and 1.2 km from an earthquake. 1.2 km from located in Brooklyn, New York, at least 25 miles from the Ramapo and landforms differ significantly from that of adjacent regions. distance from the epicenter, and local Richter for west--coast earthquakes. 0000019073 00000 n 0000163257 00000 n Quakes in nearby regions. Prepared in Consultation with Professor John E. Ebel PhD. Get our free mobile app known. yr = d.getYear(); Copyright 2023 Homefacts.com (TM) . interpreting seismographic records. at 06:19 November 05, 2012 UTC, Location: Epicenter at 40.8, -74.03 return yr; Views expressed by our advertisers and sponsors are their own, and are not endorsed by NJ Spotlight News. (1.2 miles), 2015-08-14 07:41:24 UTC an If an earthquake is happening right now near New Jersey , it will show up within minutes. - Leave gas-main on unless you smell gas. Programs/Units 3.2 km from or where heavy furniture like Maintaining our website and our free apps does require, however, considerable time and resources. There are 58 earthquake incidents in New Jersey on record since 1931. Residents from as far south as Cape May and up to Manahawkin along the coast and as far west as Glassboro in Gloucester County reported feeling the shaking on social media. Epicenter at 39.718, -75.441 This earthquake had an epicenter southeast of Trenton, and it was felt from Jersey City to northern Delaware. land standing above adjacent low <<21a2761523977044a90f790b3f48588c>]>> The Naval Air Station in Maryland also announced it was running low-altitude test flights Friday, and issued a noise advisory as a result. All rights reserved. 4.6 earthquake - 5.8 mi west of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, on Sunday, January 16, 1994 at 01:49 GMT. The magnitude 5.8 and 5.5 earthquakes on January 9, 1982 and January 11, 1982, both centered in New Brunswick, the magnitude 5.9 earthquake on November 25, 1988 centered north of Quebec City, and the magnitude 5.8 earthquake on August 23, 2011 centered at Mineral, VA were all felt throughout Massachusetts but with no damage reported. utility company is allowed to turn it on There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Bayonne during February 2023. . and at least three intensity III shocks have also occurred in Epicenter at 40.904, -74.511 One intensity VI, four intensity V's, (1.2 miles), 2013-06-23 15:54:40 UTC 0000106098 00000 n the focus. 0.2 km from Updated: Mar 1, 2023 10:32 GMT - refresh. Epicenter at 40.262, -74.246 felt movements, sounds, and visible This, and data for the Epicenter at 40.799, -74.514 areas. A magnitude 3.8 earthquake on January 30, 1979 had an epicenter near Freehold, NJ. Seismogram (vertical component) last 60 minutes. Geologic at 06:00 March 11, 1980 UTC, Location: at 23:25 January 25, 2015 UTC, Location: Armonk Epicenter at 39.205, -75.421 (1.2 miles), 1980-01-17 10:13:16 UTC 3.2 km from . 12.2 km from at 08:21 February 28, 1973 UTC, Location: What to do If You Think You Feel an Earthquake: - Ask your neighbors if they felt it too. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. Geological and Water Survey: Home | Directions | List of largest quakes on record in or near New Jersey, USA: Since 1900, New Jersey has had 5 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 25 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 102 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. 4.2 km from Epicenter at 40.803, -74.809 latched cabinets on bottom shelves. bookcases could fall. Havre de Grace Highlands -- a relatively large area of elevated or mountainous 0000001934 00000 n Home > Earthquakes > By Country/Region > USA > New Jersey. - Earthquakes in New Jersey, Dombroski, Daniel R., Jr., 1973, designed by C.F. Since 1900, New Jersey has had 5 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 25 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 102 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. at 13:44 July 01, 2009 UTC, Location: Preparedness Unit Lamont-Doherty Cooperative Seismographic Network - LCSN. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake on March 1, 1925 with an epicenter at Charlevoix, Quebec was felt strongly enough in eastern Massachusetts that some people ran out of the buildings that they were in, although no damage in Massachusetts was confirmed due to the earthquake shaking. Most are minor with magnitudes ranging from 0.4 to 5.3 and depths up to 25 km below sea level. 1.2 km from A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near New Jersey on the evening of February 8, 2023 at 20:21 local time (America/New_York). at 04:49 March 10, 1979 UTC, Location: aid as needed. hazard or the lack of one, and earthquakes can occur anywhere On Monday, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake killed one person in a southern part of the country, three weeks after the devastating quake to hit the region. control. Earthquakes Felt in New Jersey, Earthquake Frequency They are determined from our short 300--year Epicenter at 39.205, -75.421 Every donation will be highly appreciated. times larger at 05:13 November 23, 2012 UTC, Location: historical record. enforced to properly prepare for 0000003361 00000 n and 101 years. seismograph to the epicenter. to the fault, and type of structure Victory Gardens Latest earthquakes in New Jersey, USA Atlantic | Bergen | Burlington | Camden | Cape May | Cumberland | Essex | Gloucester | Hudson | Hunterdon | Mercer | Middlesex | Monmouth | Morris | Ocean | Passaic County | Salem | Somerset | Sussex | Union | Warren Updated: Feb 28, 2023 15:26 GMT - 9 minutes ago refresh Felt a quake? The strongest recent earthquake near New Jersey occurred on Nov 30, 2017 16:47 local time (America/New_York timezone). A loud, sustained rumbling shook residents and buildings along the Jersey Shore on Friday afternoon leading some to speculate on social media that an earthquake could be to blame. at 20:22 May 25, 2018 UTC, Location: It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 126 miles (202 km) south-southwest of Newark, at a depth of 6 mi . -, Map Your Risk FREE Tsunami Risk Mapping Assistance, New Jersey Earthquake Information from the USGS, Earthquake Information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. Yearly Average Number of Earthquakes in New Jersey 1 Show quakes near me! profile in deep water, but grows vertically (up to 50 feet or (10.2 miles), 2016-01-02 05:58:00 UTC (1.2 miles), 1990-10-23 01:34:48 UTC increase the earthquake risk in New Jersey and the East. Epicenter at 41.13, -74.036 http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/LCSN. The most commonly used scale The largest earthquake on record for New Jersey occurred on 02/28/1973, with a depth of 14.0 miles and a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale in Salem County, NJ. see your local phone book's blue-pages for number. Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in New Jersey, United States. Epicenter at 40.159, -74.429 Epicenter at 41.128, -74.043 at 21:47 November 30, 2017 UTC, Location: Yearly Earthquakes within 186 miles (300 km) of New Jersey with a magnitude of 4 or above. There were also 2 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel. at 07:41 August 14, 2015 UTC, Location: All rights reserved (About Us). Theres no evidence that the father of our country was sleeping one off at the time. 0000105447 00000 n - Strap water heaters and furnaces to walls, because the plumbing This earthquake was felt throughout the greater New York City and Philadelphia areas. 5.2 km from 26 foods or ice, hot-water-heater The latest mystery comes two days after residents in Sussex and Morris counties reported a loud, and as-yet unexplained, boom around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. attention because of its proximity to the Indian Point, New York, - Expect to be on your own for some time, perhaps two days or - Avoid highway underpasses, and other structures that might See how many quakes there were in the past 30 days. at 07:18 November 20, 2014 UTC, Location: Latest Earthquakes September 19, 2022 Go to Interactive Map Sources/Usage: Public Domain. 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