Earthquake season?

Oberon · 04-05-10, 10:34 AM

I've just read a report of a +/- 7.2 'quake in Baja California, only one dead as it stands but a hundred or so injured. Shocks were felt as far away as LA and Phoenix.

A lot of high magnitude 'quakes this year.

Wonder if this sort of thing happens relatively often or whether it's just because detection and reporting has gotten better.

EDIT: Death toll is two now. Still low considering the magnitude.

SteamWake · 04-05-10, 11:06 AM

Thats probably because the quake actually originated in Mexico and news is a little slow to come out of there.

August · 04-05-10, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Wonder if this sort of thing happens relatively often or whether it's just because detection and reporting has gotten better.

Both i'd reckon.

Pioneer · 04-05-10, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I've just read a report of a +/- 7.2 'quake in Baja California

Quake was 100 miles away from me, I was outside when it came through and "lifted" my house.

Coming form the land where 7 of the world deadliest snakes cane be found in my back yard, let me tell you, 7.2 required a change of underwear.

Blatant plug: refer my blog and Courier Mail, Brisbane.

TLAM Strike · 04-05-10, 07:41 PM

Guess the Pentagon's secret EM earthquake gun missed Iran again...

Buddahaid · 04-05-10, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I've just read a report of a +/- 7.2 'quake in Baja California, only one dead as it stands but a hundred or so injured. Shocks were felt as far away as LA and Phoenix.

A lot of high magnitude 'quakes this year.

Wonder if this sort of thing happens relatively often or whether it's just because detection and reporting has gotten better.

EDIT: Death toll is two now. Still low considering the magnitude.

Another "proof" of global warming. I was just wondering if rising sea levels could add further strain on plates, but I don't think it would be significant.

Castout · 04-05-10, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Guess the Pentagon's secret EM earthquake gun missed Iran again...

Indeed

I believe it's called HAARP

I-25 · 04-05-10, 08:08 PM

i was about 80 miles away from it and i sure as hell felt it.

no damages where i live but yea interesting.

i know people that were about 5 miles from the epicenter and i haven't heard from them

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the death toll is about 3 now

TLAM Strike · 04-05-10, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Castout

Indeed

I believe it's called HAARP

... it did seem to coincide with the launch of the Space Shuttle...

04-05-10, 10:34 AM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Earthquake season? I've just read a report of a +/- 7.2 'quake in Baja California, only one dead as it stands but a hundred or so injured. Shocks were felt as far away as LA and Phoenix. A lot of high magnitude 'quakes this year. Wonder if this sort of thing happens relatively often or whether it's just because detection and reporting has gotten better. EDIT: Death toll is two now. Still low considering the magnitude. Last edited by Oberon; 04-05-10 at 10:46 AM.

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thats probably because the quake actually originated in Mexico and news is a little slow to come out of there. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Guess the Pentagon's secret EM earthquake gun missed Iran again... __________________

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I-25 Commodore Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 629 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	i was about 80 miles away from it and i sure as hell felt it. no damages where i live but yea interesting. i know people that were about 5 miles from the epicenter and i haven't heard from them . the death toll is about 3 now