Since ancient times a solar eclipse was thought to signal gloom and doom. Today is not so different a total eclipse brings out the conspiracy theories. There are many different ones being suggested for the April 8th date. Earthquakes are just one. The eclipse will pass over the New Madrid fault line in Illinois. The fault line also passes through Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee. The New Madrid quake of 1811 was the worst earthquake to ever hit the US. Possibility 8.2. This occurred within months after the 1811 solar eclipse crossed the fault line.

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