Field survey and damage assessment of the Mineral, Virginia, earthquake of August 23, 2011
Open-File Report
2012-1198
By: Helen R. Thomas and Katharine Turkle
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Abstract
The town of Mineral, Virginia (Va.), underwent an M=5.8 earthquake on August 23, 2011. A U.S. Geological Survey team was sent to visually inspect and document the damage in the cities of Richmond, Charlottesville, Louisa, and Mineral, Va. Our inspection concluded that the Modified Mercalli Intensity rating of moderate (V) to very strong (VII) is consistent with the expected and observed damage at these locations. Louisa County, Va., sustained the most extensive damage. We photographed fallen chimneys, collapsed walls, and cracked foundations. From visual inspection of the above-listed locations, this report catalogs the range and extent of damage from the August 23, 2011, earthquake for future reference and analysis.
Suggested Citation
Thomas, H.R., Turkle, K., 2013, Field survey and damage assessment of the Mineral, Virginia, earthquake of August 23, 2011: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2012-1198, iv, 20 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20121198.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Field survey and damage assessment of the Mineral, Virginia, earthquake of August 23, 2011 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2012-1198 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20121198 |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | iv, 20 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| City | Mineral |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |