|SF2| Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 [quote name='Fulcher_33' timestamp='1314159280' post='1020269'] Actually, a 5.8 is nothing to laugh at. I've been in similar, and stronger ones, and know from first hand experience that it can scare the shit right out of you. If you're at all interested in a little read check this out. It describes the Japanese scale for quakes and the difference between magnitude and what the Japanese call "shindo" For example a quake could have a magnitude of 5.8 but a shindo of 3 and it wouldn't be that bad. But a 5.8 with a shindo of 6 would rock your ass off. Like I said, if you're interested give it a look. MULLY glad no one was hurt and there wasn't much damage [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Meteorological_Agency_seismic_intensity_scale"]http://en.wikipedia....intensity_scale[/url] [/quote] Keep in mind most of my family lives in New Orleans. After Katrina, we couldn't find any visible damage to my Grandmother's house because we couldn't find it. None of it. The small city and hospital my sister was born in no longer exists. Wiped out. Its a little hard to get worked up for something the people of California deal with every couple of months without a whimper. Yeah, I am sure it is scary but once the news outlets figured out there was little to no damage they could have gotten on with their day rather than asking the 200th person, "So, describe what happened to you." "Well, I was at my desk and everything started to shake. At first I though it was a terrorist attack then I realized it was an earthquake. I ran out side." This should actually be a good warm up for the Hurricane that is coming. Might be a bad one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 [img]http://www.lukesurl.com/comics/2008-07-24-quake.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Skins Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://www.tbd.com/articles/2011/08/d-c-earthquake-causes-lego-collapse-at-national-building-museum-65644.html We all know what the D.C. earthquake did [url="http://www.tbd.com/articles/2011/08/national-cathedral-damage-will-cost-millions-to-repair-65625.html"]to actual buildings[/url], but yesterday, once the hysteria had died down, we wondered how [i]models[/i] of buildings had fared — specifically, the Lego exhibit at the National Building Museum. So we contacted them, and they responded with ... a press release that says two of the 15 buildings in the exhibit "suffered minor damage." This is devastating news. The Museum’s "[url="http://www.tbd.com/articles/2010/09/local-artist-creates-iconic-lego-buildings-6957.html"]LEGO Architecture: Towering Ambition[/url]," which features 15 large-scale models of famous buildings, "survived the earthquake with some disturbance," the release states, adding that "the limited damage is a feat of engineering since no glue or adhesive material holds the bricks together." Whoever invented that interlocking mechanism is a proud man (or woman) today. Thirteen of the 15 buildings remain fully intact, but the models of the Burj Khalifa and the Empire State Building "suffered minor damage that can and will be repaired." All of the models were built by Adam Reed Tucker, a "Lego Certified Professional,"* and the museum is hoping Tucker will return to repair the damage. Aren't we all. *Yes, that position really exists, and there 10 more of them worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Go Skins Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 One year today, the earthquake hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 [quote name='Go Skins' timestamp='1345745480' post='1150014'] One year today, the earthquake hit. [/quote] I forgot all about this..... I saw it and started reading and read quite a few posts before I noticed the 2011... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 [quote name='Go Skins' timestamp='1345745480' post='1150014'] One year today, the earthquake hit. [/quote] Jebus it's been a year? Where does time fly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 [quote name='fluhartz' timestamp='1345746267' post='1150024'] I forgot all about this..... I saw it and started reading and read quite a few posts before I noticed the 2011... [/quote] I didn't notice it was from 2011 until I saw a post I made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 [quote name='turningpoint' timestamp='1314123625' post='1020002'] Colorado had one this morning in the 5.3 range. 5.8 is a lot bigger though, interesting. didn't feel a thing here in Cincy. [/quote] way down south? havent felt, heard and seen anyone even mention anything out here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 [quote name='Jason' timestamp='1345748065' post='1150034'] I didn't notice it was from 2011 until I saw a post I made. [/quote] lol... ok so at least I'm not alone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 [quote name='Jason' timestamp='1345748065' post='1150034'] I didn't notice it was from 2011 until I saw a post I made. [/quote] I was wondering why Id idnt hear about it elsewhere. Always Remember, Never Forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sois Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 9-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 add me to the list of duped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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