Multiple choice general knowledge

An earthquake on Dec 16 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The New Madrid earthquakes of December 1811 were among the most powerful quakes in US history. eyewitness accounts confirm that the Mississippi River briefly flowed backward due to the massive seismic activity that altered the riverbed.