Why Earthquakes in the East are so much more Dangerous

This took a while. The production was plagued by a lot of computer issues again :( But now that the video is done I can finally see what can be done about it - I will figure something out. Sorry for splitting this into two parts but I couldnt possibly edit an 1 hour+ video like this. I know this make the topic so far a bit history heavy - I will talk more about the science next time.

THIS!!! THIS RIGHT HERE!!! This is the type of content that used to be on the History/Discovery channel. This is the type of content that is missing so dearly on television. This is what they took from us. Now everything's a reality show.

Lot's of geologists chiming in, but as a historian, your use of primary sources is excellent. You've done a wonderful job putting the earthquakes in historical context.

I hope the creator of this is okay because this channel is top tier and it doesn't make sense that they would up and quit creating something so great.

Drops 4 of the most fascinating video essays ever. Vanishes. Hope you're ok, DD.

Youtube needs more content like this. Thoughtful, high quality information without all the pandering and click bait.

Yep this is going into my editing inspiration scrapbook

The worst part about finding this channel is I'm still coming back a year later to watch these again hoping that one day he will return.

Sad to see this channel hasn't uploaded in so long, but even so thank you for such great content. Some of the best documentaries I've seen on youtube. I hope the creator is doing well with the other things in his life! Thanks for what you've made here :)

Let's took our time to appreciate this masterpiece documentary that has surpassed most conventional television documentary with far superior visuals and extensive information packaged in a beautifully crafted video.

I've watched this video several times now. Even if there isn't a part two, I'll be happy to remember this as one of the best documentaries I've seen. I hope the creator is well.

Imagine what society might be like if we consumed and made content more like this. This video is very well done, thank you!

Absolutely one of the best videos I have ever seen anywhere. Combining two of my favorite subjects, history and geology, in so integral a fashion that it pulls you along through the whole of it. This, along with the detail of research and evidence into what is practically unknown by most of the population, make it extremely valuable and informative and something that could actually help to prevent greater loss in the inevitable case that it happens again, whether sooner or later. I wish that it were even longer and more encompassing like, a stand alone from the Great Courses.

You brought back memories of the nun in my elementary school history class telling us about the New Madrid earthquake and how the river changed course. How Missouri and Illinois residents had lost or gained land based on the river change. She was so detailed and animated I was convinced she actually witnessed the event. She had documents, pictures and stories from survivors. I doubt teachers today are so intense or detailed in their history classes. Thank you for becoming the new 'teacher' and educating the public.

I have been an Earth Science Teacher for 30 years and this is some of the best content I have seen for this subject. Great Job! I look forward to part 2!

Anyone else watching because of today’s east coast earthquake??

Given the 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria a few days ago, I have an even greater respect for what happened at New Madrid. Your reading that boatman's newspaper clipping into the video was excellent. His descriptions were vivid, and helped me visualise much better what it must have been like. Hair raising. You are excellent at making these videos. I will watch again and share them. Many thanks!

Even as a retired emergency manager somewhat familiar with the dangers of the eastern seismic zones, I have to say this is the best briefing on New Madrid I have ever seen. I'm sending the link to some of my still active colleagues.

The quality of this is incredible. It's so close to being indistinguishable from a tv documentary. A proper National Geographic one at that. I don't know how many people worked on this, or for how long, but it's genuinely inspiring, educational, enthralling and enjoyable. It's amazing that this is YouTube content! I really hope this channel gets the attention it deserves.

When are we going to get part 2? I know these great documentaries take a very long time to produce because their quality is bar none, but it's been a year! Thank you for pt 1!