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If there is a huge earthquake at the New Madrid rift,
it could destroy bridges along the Mississippi River
and totally disrupt east/west commercial and military
transit. And also the huge network of oil/gas pipelines
in the region.

And what the earthquake does not physically destroy,
it will destroy economically.

Such an event would severely restrict US military actions
around the world. Many troops now being used on foreign
soil would be forced to return home.

It would be an opportune time for others to take advantage
of a wounded giant.


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