Did the Mississippi River ever run backwards?
There were temporary river waterfalls where the Mississippi ran backwards during 1811-12 earthquakes. It lasted for a few hours.
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About Earthquakes
Earthquakes are seismic events which rattle the earth. Tectonic plates which press and grind in the Earth's crust release incredible amounts of energy, causing earthquakes. Pictures often show devastating results, depending on the quality of housing prevalent in the earthquake area.
About Mississippi
Mississippi is a southern US state that was admitted to the Union on December 10, 1817 as the 20th state. The state is named after the Mississippi river which flows in the western part of the state. Jackson, which is the largest city (173,861- 2008 population est.), holds the capital seat.
About Hours
An hour consists of sixty minutes. We measure out our days in hours; when we are having fun, an hour is short. While we are suffering, an hour is very very long. In the Middle Ages (the 5th century to the 15th century) Christian monks and artists created 'Books of Hours.' They contained prayers and psalms for each hour of the day. They were 'illuminated,' that is, their texts were illustrated in gold ink and brilliant colors. The Cloisters Museum in NYC has a wonderful collection of Books of Hours.
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