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Heh. Earthquake in LA: just another day. Earthquake in La: Interesting, but not too scary in this case, since it was a measely 3.0. For grizzled earthquake veterans, that's something like a tropical storm or a cat 1 hurricane. ;-) See the Last Day/Last Hour links on this page of that same site. We're rockin' over here! http://earthquake.usgs.gov/recenteqsUS/ We have the occasional twister touch down, too, but it's probably about as frequent as your earthquakes. Brian
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Earthquake in La? Just as I thought it was safe to go outside
Ah, yes, the Madrid fault. That's the most dangerous fault in the U.S. It runs roughly right up the Mississippi river. Last time that one let loose it was felt in Maine. And, it's currently overdue. When that one lets loose it'll make Katrina look like a doughboy swimming pool puncture. Anyone living in a house made of brick or cinder block might as well call it a day, they don't stand a chance. chuck Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my employer. "ctibodoe" -
Earthquake in La? Just as I thought it was safe to go outside
A 3.0 is not something you can even feel. chuck Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my employer. "MC Web Master"Comment
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Earthquake in La? Just as I thought it was safe to go outside
Unbelievable: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/recenteqs...kes/usgvbk.htm Earthquake in Louisiana, just when you think you know your local disasters. Actually I remember one a few years back even closer to New Orleans. Just goes to show, you never know what will happen in your back yard. I don't think many of us have earthquake insurance.Comment
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Earthquake in La? Just as I thought it was safe to go outside
Chuck Ackerman wrote: A 3.0 is not something you can even feel. It really depends on the type of fault, and the surrounding geography. I reside just four miles from a fault line at the foot of the Tallmann mountains in Harriman state park. a 3.o would do significant damage if it occurred on this fault line. More significantly, a fault line runs the entire length of Dyckman Street in upper Manhattan, New York City. A 3.0 here would be a major disaster. Once a year the Palisades observatory has a public education day, and local fault lines are among the topics. Bottom line: The side to side movement of the California faults are different from the head on collision or pulling apart of other faults. In other words, 'Taint nobody's fault. DaveComment
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