6.0 Earthquake hits CA Bay Area

[Mark 1911]

One of? I thought it was the only.

Well, there may not be a long list, but the veterans' memorial on Calumet Avenue is very nicely done, worth a visit. And it's only a few blocks from 3 Floyd's, you go past it on the way to 3 Floyd's.

 

[hoosierdoc]

They are estimating over a billion dollars in property damage from the earthquake. I don't understand the jokes about china tipping over.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

They are estimating over a billion dollars in property damage from the earthquake. I don't understand the jokes about china tipping over.

China is much too big to tip over. Now Guam is another story...


In quake?s wake, Rep. Hank Johnson revives claim that Guam could ?tip over and capsize? | The Daily Caller

 

[snorko]

I remember being in a coffee shop when the 5.0 hit Evansville in 2002, thought a truck had hit the building. The 5.4 that hit in 2008 was centered in SE Illinois but was strong enough to wake me up and put a couple cracks in the plaster. I do not look forward to WHEN the Wabash Valley or New Mardrid faults let go.

I remember reading something a while back discussing the differences in geology between California and Indiana. In short, the depth of our fault lines and underlying geo structures means a 6.0 in SW Indiana will be significantly more destructive than a similar earthquake in Cali.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I remember being in a coffee shop when the 5.0 hit Evansville in 2002, thought a truck had hit the building. The 5.4 that hit in 2008 was centered in SE Illinois but was strong enough to wake me up and put a couple cracks in the plaster. I do not look forward to WHEN the Wabash Valley or New Mardrid faults let go.

I remember reading something a while back discussing the differences in geology between California and Indiana. In short, the depth of our fault lines and underlying geo structures means a 6.0 in SW Indiana will be significantly more destructive than a similar earthquake in Cali.

Not to mention we haven't engineered our buildings to withstand earthquakes as they have in California.

 

[snorko]

Not to mention we haven't engineered our buildings to withstand earthquakes as they have in California.

Yep, notice most of the damage you see from the recent quake are older masonry buildings. Liquifaction will also be significantly worse. A good part of Vanderburgh County, especially south and southeast Evansville, has fine white sand not far down in the ground. you can apparently still see evidence of sand blows from the 1812 quake in some fields. My office is on the 13th floor, I figure I will be able to just step out of my window to get out after the building settles.

 

[Dead Duck]

Yep, notice most of the damage you see from the recent quake are older masonry buildings. Liquifaction will also be significantly worse. A good part of Vanderburgh County, especially south and southeast Evansville, has fine white sand not far down in the ground. you can apparently still see evidence of sand blows from the 1812 quake in some fields. My office is on the 13th floor, I figure I will be able to just step out of my window to get out after the building settles.

I thought when they make buildings, they just skip the 13th floor altogether.

 

[snorko]

I thought when they make buildings, they just skip the 13th floor altogether.

Nah, the rent's just lower.

 

[mrjarrell]

Looks like the quake had a small silver lining for some folks.
Surprise bonanza since Napa quake: dry creeks now flowing - SFGate

 

[Dead Duck]

After the quakes, it's a great time to go panning for gold.

 

[hoosierdoc]

After the quakes, it's a great time to go panning for gold.

We're so rich, we're even taking golden showers!