mappy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Some ceiling fixtures partially fell and a couple of things were tipped over in my cube but nothing worse that that. Pictures fell off the walls at home but no biggie oh wow... yeah nothing like that here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlwx Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 oh wow... yeah nothing like that here. Pictures off alignment and the jar of peanut butter in the cupboard fell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Heard that the Washington Monument is "tilting" ? Confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-X Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I see folks using the word "violent" a lot. That's actually a semi-technical term with a specific meaning-- i.e., that the quake produced MM IX shaking or higher. Usually in violent shaking, you have kitchen cupboards and refrigerators flying open and emptying and buildings collapsing and things like that. I don't think this quake produced violent shaking. Here's an entry about the MM scale: http://en.wikipedia....intensity_scale Thanks for that link-- that's my favorite scale We need a scale like that for canes, too lol. It was a IV here based on that scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Some ceiling fixtures partially fell and a couple of things were tipped over in my cube but nothing worse that that. Pictures fell off the walls at home but no biggie That's pretty good, though. Pictures coming off the wall is a threshold indicator for me-- that it was a good jolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 You're welcome. Who was mocking anyone? Seriously, dude-- relax. You guys had a significant event and I thought I'd share the stuff that we talk about in CA after quakes. No insult intended. Yikes. it's predictable, is all. none of us were talking about the actual scale when saying violent.. you probably knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-X Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Pictures off alignment and the jar of peanut butter in the cupboard fell. Earthlight is pissed because his tv felt off its wall mount. I hope your new scope is okay Maybe you will buy a seismometer kit or a seismograph next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 oh wow... yeah nothing like that here. drop ceiling at work so not too surprising. Maybe I will get tomorrow off if the my building is fooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 looks like the monument was damaged in some form The U.S. Capitol Police reports that the Washington Monument has been damaged after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the nation's capital. http://www.realclear...fter_quake.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 drop ceiling at work so not too surprising. Maybe I will get tomorrow off if the my building is fooked Thank goodness you weren't out on the dam today like you were supposed to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Cove Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Pictures fell over and slid off shelf on third level of townhouse, and tube TV was hanging off the edge of the tall dresser. So much for pets sensing these things... Mine bolted for cover at the same time I did, lol. And engineers heading to bridges to check their integrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlwx Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Earthlight is pissed because his tv felt off its wall mount. I hope your new scope is okay Maybe you will buy a seismometer kit or a seismograph next Oh don't make me worry more! lol well it was already way out of collimation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 parts of DCUSA (Columbia Heights) roof collapsed.. national harbor parking facility significant damage according to reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thank goodness you weren't out on the dam today like you were supposed to be! That's for tomorrow. Hope that sucker ain't cracked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 it's predictable, is all. none of us were talking about the actual scale when saying violent.. you probably knew that. Everyone else was interested to see the MM scale and put the event in perspective. For some reason, it's bothering you. Sorry. Don't look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Pictures fell over and slid off shelf on third level of townhouse, and tube TV was hanging off the edge of the tall dresser. So much for pets sensing these things... Mine bolted for cover at the same time I did, lol. And engineers heading to bridges to check their integrity. My dog didn't even notice the earthquake. I have a smart dog, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Everyone else was interested to see the MM scale and put the event in perspective. For some reason, it's bothering you. Sorry. Don't look at it. i just dont think you need to tell us how it felt is all... but im done, stupid argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-X Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Oh don't make me worry more! lol well it was already way out of collimation. Yeah, I was going to tell you that today is probably not the right day to be messing with it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I never want to feel that again. Seriously. Moderate, violent, I don't are what you want to call it, I'm not hung up on that. All I know is it scared the shot out of me as our entire office on the 10th floor shook. We hauled ass out of that building. Downtown us a mess (traffic wise). For this area, this was pretty big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmfm Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 parts of DCUSA (Columbia Heights) roof collapsed.. national harbor parking facility significant damage according to reports I was in DCUSA at the time. It was incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I never want to feel that again. Seriously. Moderate, violent, I don't are what you want to call it, I'm not hung up on that. All I know is it scared the shot out of me as our entire office on the 10th floor shook. We hauled ass out of that building. Downtown us a mess (traffic wise). For this area, this was pretty big. earthquakes suck... i've never understood those who are like "they're fun". maybe afterwards but this one was a reminder how you never seem to know if they're going to go to that next level or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 parts of DCUSA (Columbia Heights) roof collapsed.. national harbor parking facility significant damage according to reports Is that th target/best buy building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I never want to feel that again. Seriously. Moderate, violent, I don't are what you want to call it, I'm not hung up on that. All I know is it scared the shot out of me as our entire office on the 10th floor shook. We hauled ass out of that building. Downtown us a mess (traffic wise). For this area, this was pretty big. To be clear... It was a significant event for anywhere. When something that size happens in L.A. metro, it's a big deal and it causes a commotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I was in DCUSA at the time. It was incredible. it's got a huge roof etc, but it's also really new. ppl were focusing on which buildings were new and old on my street at work but i dont think it matters that much with the codes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Traffic ---- hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Is that th target/best buy building? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have a geological newbie question–what would cause an earthquake to be felt in a residential building on one street (and not just "felt", but seriously shaken up), but not even a noticeable tremor on the next street? The obvious answer is that it has something to do with the underlying rock formations, but I'd like to know specifically if elevation, etc. has anything to do with it. FWIW I'm about 75 miles north of NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 w00t From: XXX Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 3:39 PM To: All Foreign Policy Subject: Message regarding Earthquake Dear Colleagues, Because of the earthquake that hit this area two hours ago, the executive office has suggested that all staff be given the flexibility to go home as early as they choose. This is an option. Nobody is required to leave. You should be aware that traffic on the roads and metro is reported to be intense at the moment. As a reminder, if the ground starts shaking again in an aftershock, the appropriate earthquake response protocol is to brace under a desk, in a corner, or in an interior doorway/space (i.e. away from glass), then evacuate immediately when the tremor ends. That means that if an aftershock hits, everyone is required to evacuate all Brookings properties as soon as it is over. When you leave the building please move promptly onto the sidewalk, away from the building. Safe travels home, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmfm Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 it's got a huge roof etc, but it's also really new. ppl were focusing on which buildings were new and old on my street at work but i dont think it matters that much with the codes here. Yah we were in the Target. Things were falling off the shelves. People immediately started running down the escalators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I never want to feel that again. Seriously. Moderate, violent, I don't are what you want to call it, I'm not hung up on that. All I know is it scared the shot out of me as our entire office on the 10th floor shook. We hauled ass out of that building. Downtown us a mess (traffic wise). For this area, this was pretty big. No. nothing to that degree again for sure. I can't say I was as much scared as I was concerned. Not knowing how long it was going to last was my biggest fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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