A earth shakeing wakeup call

vienna · 08-23-11, 01:53 PM

When the Nortridge Quake hit in 1994 (6.7 manitude), I was working in an office and one of our interns was from Wisconsin and had never felt an earthquake before. However, she managed to sleep right through it and came in to the office highly disappointed to have missed the quake. BTW, each full level on the Richter scale is 10 times the strength of the previous leve, e.g, a 3.0 is ten time stronger than a 2.0, etc. So you people back east may think you felt a big one, but the Northridge Quake was roughly 10 time bigger than today's quake.

Incidentaly, it was nice to see something finally moving Congress.l..

flatsixes · 08-23-11, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vienna

So you people back east may think you felt a big one, but the Northridge Quake was roughly 10 time bigger than today's quake.

Says you! Extensive damage reports are streaming in from all over Virginia!

nikimcbee · 08-23-11, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by flatsixes

Says you! Extensive damage reports are streaming in from all over Virginia!

Sweet Jeebus! If Fox News sees this heavy damage... look out for the tsunami of reporters.

Geraldo.....is......coming....

Castout · 08-23-11, 06:43 PM

5.8 is not that strong probably.

In strong earthquake people would find it terrifying even just standing up as the ground moves into every direction as if an invisible giant playing with it. Standing up would be scary and requires a struggle somewhat but especially strong nerves, running however would be IMPOSSIBLE without falling all over. In strong earthquake most people would kneel down with hands holding the ground out of fear and to get a sense of bearing/balance.

Most people would think that earthquake causes mere tremors but they couldn't be more wrong as in truth the ground would literally move all over the place.

if it was just tremor, mild shaking or swinging that would mean the earthquake is not that strong or not that near or not that shallow but if the ground literally moves all over, start praying and get out as fast and as best as you can if possible.

nikimcbee · 08-23-11, 07:02 PM

So if the Earth were to open up and swallow DC:

1. would anybody care?

editor's note, hopefully AVG, Growler, and even Platapus would survive/ be okay.
2. should we even bother rebuilding? (rebuild the Smithsonean)

vienna · 08-23-11, 07:08 PM

Grouch Marx: "Why don't you go home to your wife? I'll tell you what - I'll go home to your wife. Aside from the improvement, she'll never know the difference."

What would happen if Washington, D.C. were swallowed up whole by the earth?

"Aside from the improvement..."

Castout · 08-23-11, 07:22 PM

Too bad it happened during holidays(I assume the house reps are taking their break term). If not if 'the house' were to cave in, the Republicans would be most at loss. If not at worst the politicians would be snapped out of their doldrums and childish behavior.

The thoughts of death brings . . . . positive realization of what actually matters.

Takeda Shingen · 08-23-11, 10:57 PM

Posted in the Capitol thread, but I figured I'd add here that I felt nothing today. I feel left out.

Torplexed · 08-23-11, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Posted in the Capitol thread, but I figured I'd add here that I felt nothing today. I feel left out.

Hey, I live on the West Coast. I really feel left out.

Considering near where the epicenter was located I blame Generals Lee and Grant. They're probably at it again.

AVGWarhawk · 08-24-11, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So if the Earth were to open up and swallow DC:

1. would anybody care?

editor's note, hopefully AVG, Growler, and even Platapus would survive/ be okay.
2. should we even bother rebuilding? (rebuild the Smithsonean)

1. I would be ok. However, a nuclear blast would probably vaporize me.
2. Yes, rebuild the Smithsonian. Great lot of museums. I love them all!

Spyguy101 · 08-24-11, 12:10 PM

Talked to my brother and he was working 30 feet up a ladder on top of a building running wires when it happened.

Sailor Steve · 08-24-11, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyguy101

Talked to my brother and he was working 30 feet up a ladder on top of a building running wires when it happened.

And...???

Don't leave us hanging here.

FIREWALL · 08-24-11, 01:28 PM

Peru had what we call here an Earthquake 6.8 Northridge quake here some years back sadly Killed people..

Isaw this on this mornings news. Not much about it Yet.

My prayers go out to them.

Spyguy101 · 08-24-11, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

And...???

Don't leave us hanging here.

He's fine, though he thought he had a hangover until he saw all the streetlights moving

Platapus · 08-24-11, 07:39 PM

I was working the election polls inside a concrete walled middle school auditorium. That place shook for a long time

Glad we did not have to evacuate.

08-23-11, 06:43 PM	#4
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	5.8 is not that strong probably. In strong earthquake people would find it terrifying even just standing up as the ground moves into every direction as if an invisible giant playing with it. Standing up would be scary and requires a struggle somewhat but especially strong nerves, running however would be IMPOSSIBLE without falling all over. In strong earthquake most people would kneel down with hands holding the ground out of fear and to get a sense of bearing/balance. Most people would think that earthquake causes mere tremors but they couldn't be more wrong as in truth the ground would literally move all over the place. if it was just tremor, mild shaking or swinging that would mean the earthquake is not that strong or not that near or not that shallow but if the ground literally moves all over, start praying and get out as fast and as best as you can if possible. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/ Last edited by Castout; 08-23-11 at 06:55 PM.

08-23-11, 07:02 PM	#5
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	So if the Earth were to open up and swallow DC: 1. would anybody care? editor's note, hopefully AVG, Growler, and even Platapus would survive/ be okay. 2. should we even bother rebuilding? (rebuild the Smithsonean) __________________

08-23-11, 07:08 PM	#6
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,731 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Grouch Marx: "Why don't you go home to your wife? I'll tell you what - I'll go home to your wife. Aside from the improvement, she'll never know the difference." What would happen if Washington, D.C. were swallowed up whole by the earth? "Aside from the improvement..." Last edited by vienna; 08-23-11 at 07:28 PM.

08-23-11, 07:22 PM	#7
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Too bad it happened during holidays(I assume the house reps are taking their break term). If not if 'the house' were to cave in, the Republicans would be most at loss. If not at worst the politicians would be snapped out of their doldrums and childish behavior. The thoughts of death brings . . . . positive realization of what actually matters. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

08-24-11, 01:28 PM	#13
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Peru had what we call here an Earthquake 6.8 Northridge quake here some years back sadly Killed people.. Isaw this on this mornings news. Not much about it Yet. My prayers go out to them. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-23-11, 01:53 PM	#1
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,731 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	When the Nortridge Quake hit in 1994 (6.7 manitude), I was working in an office and one of our interns was from Wisconsin and had never felt an earthquake before. However, she managed to sleep right through it and came in to the office highly disappointed to have missed the quake. BTW, each full level on the Richter scale is 10 times the strength of the previous leve, e.g, a 3.0 is ten time stronger than a 2.0, etc. So you people back east may think you felt a big one, but the Northridge Quake was roughly 10 time bigger than today's quake. Incidentaly, it was nice to see something finally moving Congress.l..

08-23-11, 10:57 PM	#8
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Posted in the Capitol thread, but I figured I'd add here that I felt nothing today. I feel left out.

08-24-11, 12:10 PM	#11
Spyguy101 Helmsman Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 101 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Talked to my brother and he was working 30 feet up a ladder on top of a building running wires when it happened.

08-24-11, 07:39 PM	#15
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,442 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I was working the election polls inside a concrete walled middle school auditorium. That place shook for a long time Glad we did not have to evacuate. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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