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**Bounce** · 08-23-2011, 06:42 PM

I heard them saying that on the news, "people were concerned, being that we're so close to 9/11 as to what it could have been.."

Never even entered my mind. My thought process went from "huge construction truck driving by" to "earthquake" pretty quickly.

I've gotta admit that, being in a building that was specifically targeted in a terror plot in the past, the thought of terrorism briefly entered my mind.

It was right after, "did someone just knock over a row of file cabinets?", and right before, "that had to be an earthquake - wow, cool, lived through my first earthquake".

**Vemnagelignc** · 08-23-2011, 06:42 PM

Now now, that fault was there long before Washington was.

**mikeyyuiok** · 08-23-2011, 06:43 PM

On a more informative note, some general information on the seismic state of Virginia.

I grew up in upstate NY (Schenectady) and was shocked when I found out how seismically active the area was. From what I remember the area got dozens of quakes every year but most were very low magnitude.

**Q0KmoR8K** · 08-23-2011, 06:47 PM

Now now, that fault was there long before Washington was.

Don't even think about blaming it on the Indians...

**shinesw** · 08-23-2011, 06:48 PM

I've gotta admit that, being in a building that was specifically targeted in a terror plot in the past, the thought of terrorism briefly entered my mind.

It was right after, "did someone just knock over a row of file cabinets?", and right before, "that had to be an earthquake - wow, cool, lived through my first earthquake".

Yea, if I had been in DC the thought may have crossed my mind. Only ever felt one other earthquake in this area and it's a pretty unique feeling and noise, so the memories came back pretty quick. This one was way bigger, though!

**GenrieAB** · 08-23-2011, 06:49 PM

Damage reported at Union Station.

**Vemnagelignc** · 08-23-2011, 06:53 PM

Don't even think about blaming it on the Indians...

Why would I?

There hasn't been a report of a gas station owner exploding.

**Hujkmlopes** · 08-23-2011, 06:59 PM

I think he meant the redskins.

**shinesw** · 08-23-2011, 07:04 PM

I think he meant the redskins.

Why would he?

The Redskins can't even shake a losing streak.

**Q0KmoR8K** · 08-23-2011, 07:05 PM

Yeah, the ones before the times of Washington...my people!

**ElenaEvgeevnaa** · 08-23-2011, 07:05 PM

Why would he?

The Redskins can't even shake a losing streak.

Heyo~!!

**Q0KmoR8K** · 08-23-2011, 07:05 PM

Why would he?

The Redskins can't even shake a losing streak.

Nevermind my last response, this one is far more insulting, to everyone involved!

**shinesw** · 08-23-2011, 07:07 PM

Nevermind my last response, this one is far more insulting, to everyone involved!

Never knew you were such a Washington Redskins fan.

**Q0KmoR8K** · 08-23-2011, 07:09 PM

The strike failed, God almost wiped out the team but no matter what else everyone else tries to do to prevent it, the Skins are destined to take the field on the first Sunday of the season.

**shinesw** · 08-23-2011, 08:33 PM

Speaking of God, looks like there was some damage to the National Cathedral.
(Reuters) - The Washington National Cathedral, the highest point in the capital, suffered damage in Tuesday's earthquake, with three spires in the central tower breaking off of the gothic-style building, a spokesman said.

Richard Weinberg, director of communications at the Episcopal cathedral, said the three pinnacles on the 30-story-high central tower had broken off and were lying in the grass.

"A fourth is leaning," said Weinberg. "There was other minor structural damage to buttresses and smaller pinnacles." http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...77M7O720110823

**GenryDont** · 08-23-2011, 08:39 PM

Speaking of God, looks like there was some damage to the National Cathedral.

To be expected, just often not immediately or only superficially visible with well built structures that ought to have minor issues at most. It's old, flimsy and/or dilapidated buildings that were more at risk and might have some internal damage not immediately recognisable but may be unsafe in the short or long term structural problems if not addressed. That means the ghetto areas of DC but more likely the old or run down buildings closer to the epicentre area.

. . .

5.0–5.9 Moderate

Can cause major damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions. At most slight damage to well-designed buildings.

6.0–6.9 Strong

Can be destructive in areas up to about 160 kilometres (100 mi) across in populated areas.

. . . Richter magnitude scale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**Vemnagelignc** · 08-23-2011, 08:44 PM

So God isn't an Episcopalian?

**GenryDont** · 08-23-2011, 08:48 PM

So God isn't an Episcopalian?

Anne Boleyn would have agreed.

**Gedominew** · 08-23-2011, 10:01 PM

Breaking: Obama administration points out they "inherited" fault lines from previous administrations.

**Gedominew** · 08-23-2011, 10:02 PM

The tweets are funny!! - I won't stop shaking until Obama makes a speech telling me that everything is ok and that he has a plan

08-23-2011, 06:42 PM	#21
Bounce Join Date Oct 2005 Age 54 Posts 400 Senior Member	I heard them saying that on the news, "people were concerned, being that we're so close to 9/11 as to what it could have been.." Never even entered my mind. My thought process went from "huge construction truck driving by" to "earthquake" pretty quickly. I've gotta admit that, being in a building that was specifically targeted in a terror plot in the past, the thought of terrorism briefly entered my mind. It was right after, "did someone just knock over a row of file cabinets?", and right before, "that had to be an earthquake - wow, cool, lived through my first earthquake". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Vemnagelignc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	Now now, that fault was there long before Washington was. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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mikeyyuiok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 502 Senior Member	On a more informative note, some general information on the seismic state of Virginia. I grew up in upstate NY (Schenectady) and was shocked when I found out how seismically active the area was. From what I remember the area got dozens of quakes every year but most were very low magnitude. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 06:47 PM	#24
Q0KmoR8K Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	Now now, that fault was there long before Washington was. Don't even think about blaming it on the Indians... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 06:48 PM	#25
shinesw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	I've gotta admit that, being in a building that was specifically targeted in a terror plot in the past, the thought of terrorism briefly entered my mind. It was right after, "did someone just knock over a row of file cabinets?", and right before, "that had to be an earthquake - wow, cool, lived through my first earthquake". Yea, if I had been in DC the thought may have crossed my mind. Only ever felt one other earthquake in this area and it's a pretty unique feeling and noise, so the memories came back pretty quick. This one was way bigger, though! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 06:49 PM	#26
GenrieAB Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	Damage reported at Union Station. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 06:53 PM	#27
Vemnagelignc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	Don't even think about blaming it on the Indians... Why would I? There hasn't been a report of a gas station owner exploding. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 06:59 PM	#28
Hujkmlopes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 431 Senior Member	I think he meant the redskins. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 07:04 PM	#29
shinesw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	I think he meant the redskins. Why would he? The Redskins can't even shake a losing streak. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 07:05 PM	#30
Q0KmoR8K Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	Yeah, the ones before the times of Washington...my people! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 07:05 PM	#31
ElenaEvgeevnaa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	Why would he? The Redskins can't even shake a losing streak. Heyo~!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 07:07 PM	#33
shinesw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	Nevermind my last response, this one is far more insulting, to everyone involved! Never knew you were such a Washington Redskins fan. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 07:09 PM	#34
Q0KmoR8K Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	The strike failed, God almost wiped out the team but no matter what else everyone else tries to do to prevent it, the Skins are destined to take the field on the first Sunday of the season. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:33 PM	#35
shinesw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	Speaking of God, looks like there was some damage to the National Cathedral. (Reuters) - The Washington National Cathedral, the highest point in the capital, suffered damage in Tuesday's earthquake, with three spires in the central tower breaking off of the gothic-style building, a spokesman said. Richard Weinberg, director of communications at the Episcopal cathedral, said the three pinnacles on the 30-story-high central tower had broken off and were lying in the grass. "A fourth is leaning," said Weinberg. "There was other minor structural damage to buttresses and smaller pinnacles." http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...77M7O720110823 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:39 PM	#36
GenryDont Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	Speaking of God, looks like there was some damage to the National Cathedral. To be expected, just often not immediately or only superficially visible with well built structures that ought to have minor issues at most. It's old, flimsy and/or dilapidated buildings that were more at risk and might have some internal damage not immediately recognisable but may be unsafe in the short or long term structural problems if not addressed. That means the ghetto areas of DC but more likely the old or run down buildings closer to the epicentre area. . . . 5.0–5.9 Moderate Can cause major damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions. At most slight damage to well-designed buildings. 6.0–6.9 Strong Can be destructive in areas up to about 160 kilometres (100 mi) across in populated areas. . . . Richter magnitude scale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:44 PM	#37
Vemnagelignc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	So God isn't an Episcopalian? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 08:48 PM	#38
GenryDont Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	So God isn't an Episcopalian? Anne Boleyn would have agreed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 10:01 PM	#39
Gedominew Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	Breaking: Obama administration points out they "inherited" fault lines from previous administrations. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-23-2011, 10:02 PM	#40
Gedominew Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	The tweets are funny!! - I won't stop shaking until Obama makes a speech telling me that everything is ok and that he has a plan Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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