Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 That's the biggest in that specific seismic zone, but not necessarily in Virginia. ahh, yes.. good pt The largest in the state's history was a 5.9-magnitude quake that hit western Virginia's Giles County, near the border with West Virginia in 1897. Smaller earthquakes that cause little or no damage are felt each year or two. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/08/earthquake-is-strongest-in-central-virginia-history-expert-says.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McGuirk Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I remember some people telling me they felt the 4.5 on Dec 9, 2003. But it was like someone was doing roadwork for like 5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginiamom Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I remember some people telling me they felt the 4.5 on Dec 9, 2003. But it was like someone was doing roadwork for like 5 seconds. Actually, the one back in 2003 sounded like a sonic boom over my house and then alot of shaking, but not for an extended period of time. It was the first earthquake I had experienced and even though not very big, it was quite frightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McGuirk Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Actually, the one back in 2003 sounded like a sonic boom over my house and then alot of shaking, but not for an extended period of time. It was the first earthquake I had experienced and even though not very big, it was quite frightening. I was living in York County, VA at the time. Obviously, location counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 good read: http://blogs.agu.org/mountainbeltway/2011/08/23/the-mineral-va-earthquake-of-august-23-2011/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scudric Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Here in Richmond, near Carytown, the house bounced around pretty good. Hard to walk down the hall without reaching out with both hands. (2nd floor 90 yr old frame house). Minor crack in foundation from 2003 earthquake appears to be a bit larger. Co worker in Church Hill had a 2 foot high by 15 foot long section of their brick parapet fall to the sidewalk. There was a crew installing new gas lines out front and I was trying to run out and stop them from whatever they were doing....half way down the stairs I figured out it wasn't them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Anyone got a spare helicopter, I want to fly it low over populated areas tonight just to **** with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Anyone got a spare helicopter, I want to fly it low over populated areas tonight just to **** with people. If I had one I'd lend it to you just to be amused by you getting shot down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McGuirk Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Richmond, Charlottesville and Fredericksburg dodged a bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 as noted in mid-atl thread just had a decent aftershock -- 4.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach McGuirk Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 as noted in mid-atl thread just had a decent aftershock -- 4.2 I didn't feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginiamom Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 as noted in mid-atl thread just had a decent aftershock -- 4.2 Yep. Felt it here in Powhatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahrules Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 felt the 4.2 aftershock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsman76 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Day of Revelations.... OK, so I work for the USCG HQ office in SW DC. My family and I just xfered from Alaska to our new home near Spotsylvania Courthouse. I was at work during the quake and our building shook to the point the we were concerned it might collapse. My family, wife and kids, were at home and got to enjoy the quake being only 29 miles from the epicenter. Not a fun experience for my wife and terrified children. Today I learned that our house is located very close to a fault line and that we had a nuclear power plant (North Anna) close by. Luckily, there's no apparent damage to our home. And yes... We did feel the 4.2 aftershock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Midlo Snow Maker Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varicweather Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Felt the 4.2 aftershock as well in Glen Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Day of Revelations.... OK, so I work for the USCG HQ office in SW DC. My family and I just xfered from Alaska to our new home near Spotsylvania Courthouse. I was at work during the quake and our building shook to the point the we were concerned it might collapse. My family, wife and kids, were at home and got to enjoy the quake being only 29 miles from the epicenter. Not a fun experience for my wife and terrified children. Today I learned that our house is located very close to a fault line and that we had a nuclear power plant (North Anna) close by. Luckily, there's no apparent damage to our home. And yes... We did feel the 4.2 aftershock. damn, crazy day, wild first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Was crazy here. Stuff was shaking pretty good. Light post outside was rocking back a forth. I felt sick afterwards and had to take a nap. Now I keep thinking another one is going to happen and feel weird. Strange feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian Express Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 damn, crazy day, wild first post my thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 yeah drudge!! WASHINGTON MONUMENT TILTING... DEVELOPING... tho, since that area is largely fill you gotta wonder if there are any real issues... Got to love Drudge/FOX The NPS said it is evaluating the structures to ensure that they are structurally sound and safe for all visitors. Agency spokesman Jeffrey Olson had told the AP that there was "absolutely no damage" to the Washington Monument, contrary to media reports elsewhere that it was leaning. "Absolutely incorrect," U.S. Park Police Sgt. David Schlosser said of media reports that the Washington Monument was leaning. "It stands tall and proud." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Got to love Drudge/FOX The NPS said it is evaluating the structures to ensure that they are structurally sound and safe for all visitors. Agency spokesman Jeffrey Olson had told the AP that there was "absolutely no damage" to the Washington Monument, contrary to media reports elsewhere that it was leaning. "Absolutely incorrect," U.S. Park Police Sgt. David Schlosser said of media reports that the Washington Monument was leaning. "It stands tall and proud." Internet photoshops FTL. Edit: It's a crack on the top, which as nothing to do with the photoshop. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 This accident happened at the same time the earthquake on route 32 Maryland. Woman flipped her minivan: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Internet photoshops FTL. Edit: It's a crack on the top, which as nothing to do with the photoshop. My bad. it was some police officer originally who stated it could be leaning.. but it was like moments after the quake. there were also reports of loose footings which i never heard more about. but yeah, apparently it might have taken some damage The National Park Service says the Washington Monument may have suffered cracks near its top during Tuesday’s earthquake, and the monument could be closed indefinitely. Park service spokesman Bill Line said there appear to be cracks “at the very, very top” of the 555-foot tall structure, and structural engineers were being brought in Wednesday to conduct a close inspection. Meanwhile, the historic stone obelisk at the center of the Mall, south of the White House, will remain closed, and “could be closed for an indefinite period of time,” he said. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post_now/post/earthquake-reported-along-the-east-coast/2011/08/23/gIQAozdEZJ_blog.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjammin Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I just felt a brief aftershock in Richmond at 12:45am. It seemed to only last about ten seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginiamom Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I just felt a brief aftershock in Richmond at 12:45am. It seemed to only last about ten seconds. USGS is showing it was 3.4. I didn't feel it out in Powhatan though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokoon111 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What size? 4, 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUweathermanDD Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Seem to be feeling constant little shakes here in Dundalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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