5.8 Earthquake Jolts SoCal http://ktla.trb.com/news/ktla-quake-story,0,6115286.story Shook almost as much as that time in the dorms where the guy living one floor up was dating some fat chick. But seriously, scary stuff. Lasted for a pretty long time and I had to go over to the stockroom to make sure all our blood samples and chemicals were still in place. I just hope it's not a precursor to an even bigger quake.
Dude, I was just on IM with a friend that works just South of LAX and he told me "I have to GO....NOW" I logged into the news and found out why....
The quake itself was a pretty good one, had my apartment building swaying for awhile. I havent felt any aftershocks. First quake I've felt in a few years it seems.
It's probably the first I've felt since Northridge. We're putting all the beakers in locked cabinets right now and I'm going home later to check up there. That's because CNN wants more carnage so they call it moderate. Certainly felt like 15 aftershocks and I certainly hope that's the max.
Im at work and the building was shaking pretty darn good. Been a while since I felt a jolt like that.
ok.. i had an electrical fire at my office building, had to evac for about 15 minutes, everything fine.. then, just when I think I am smelling smoke again (about an hour later) the ground starts moving... then about 15 min's after that our power is out (probably related to the electrical fire issues)... now I'm home and on an extended lunch LOL... wtf... I live near Oak Park and work nearby, and i thought the shaking was fairly strong... figured it was one of those northridge aftershocks, felt about a 5.0... a little surprised to find out it was further east than that...
I was sitting here working on job stuff, and it really moved my chair I tell ya. I am 35 miles north of San Diego.
Everyone knows that LA is due at anytime for the big one (so this could be a foreshock) and that when it does happen it'll be bad. However my heart goes out to the people along this fault line in CA, I wish everyone the best.
They've caused a lot more damage to FL than earthquakes have caused to Ca. The fact that this is the first earthquake I've even felt since the Northridge one in the 90's, and no damage is reported means I'll take earthquakes over any other natural disaster type event any time.
I'll take tornadoes. They're small, and for the most part you can avoid them. Hurricanes are huge, but you see them coming. Earthquakes are like thieves in the night. You have no idea they're coming until you feel them, and by then it's too late. My corporate HQ is in Chino, CA, 2 miles from the epicenter. I am scheduled to fly out there tomorrow. I'm with the rest of you hoping this is it as far as quakes go. After hail and tornados this summer, I don't know if I could take an earthquake. Glad that you Cali-folk are all okay.
I live in Central Florida. I feel nothing. Earthquakes scare the hell out of me. Never been part of one and don't ever want to be.
You've been through one hell of a ride as of late. I remember those pictures of the hail and tornado. It was scary. Good luck with your trip to CA.
Good point about not knowing when one will hit. It's a pretty strong negative, but I'd still take earthquakes given the amount of dmg they've caused Ca vs the amount of dmg other storms seem to cause on a regular basis. Ah, you'd get used to them lol. They're a little scary, but it's kind of an interesting sensation too. As long as they're relatively small like this one, of course.
Glad everyone is fine. I'll take a moderate earthquake with minor damage over a tornado that obliterates everything in its path anyday. I'm from Florida originally, lived in IL for 3 years (tornado alley territory), been in Japan for well over a decade and spent 3 years in Guam. I've seen hurricanes, typhoons, tornados, earthquakes, been dusted by volcanic ash and breathed in VOG (volcanic smog). Each has it's own detriments from a narrow focused swirl of destructive air to widespread damage by flooding and/or shaking. None are really any better than the other, but the risk for each just depends on where you live. Are hurricanes/typhoons worse than earthquakes? If you live in Florida, along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Philipines, or Taiwan, I'd probably say yes (although the later has the risk of big earthquakes as well). In California, no, because they really don't get many hurricanes out there. In Japan (where I am), it depends. In western Tokyo, we get hit by typhoons, but we have some geographic features that sap the strength of a typhoon before it hits us. That's countered by the risk of earthquake, and the fact that I've been dusted by volcanic ash from Mount Asama (in 2004--just had to wash the car). In some southern areas, the risk of earthquake and typhoon is about equal (i.e. Kobe area) and you could get hit with a double whammy. Also, for example, the folks up north got hit with a 6+ earthquake last week followed by heavy rains, which triggers landslides and flooding. Another double whammy. It really pays to know what the risks are in an area before you buy real estate. blah blah blah...was any of that useful?
I was at Scott AFB in the late 80s, next to Belleville and too close to East St Louis. We had more than a few tornado's bounce over us while I was there.
glad all is safe- my brother is in LA right now too Do you work at the school? I'm applying to labs there and moving out at the end of the summer- would love any suggestions you may have
I'm continuing my undergraduate research here and hopefully once we get some grants in, I can get paid because I used to get work-study until this year. Pretty much all I can say is just to read up on the what the lab is doing as well as how they do it and emphasize any compatibilities in your resume or interview. They tend to be hard to come by unless you're a student on work-study or volunteer.
lol...somethins shakin in the courtroom!! http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&vid...800e-f25d7f8c28dc&from=MSNHP&tab=s3>1=42003 Judge Judy is gone! NO where to be seen man....
