What'd you think of 5 and 6? I don't remember those episodes.
I don't remember the actual technical terms for it or anything, but the plate that's going to fail has had pressure building up on it since the 1700's, which is the last time it shifted. Seismologists have noted tremors (4-5ish) slowly moving north (toward) up the Cascadia Subduction Zone last month and this month, leaving a window of about 1-2 weeks where the chances of 'the big one' finally happening are higher; albeit still, very, very low. When it happens, it's going to be a 7.0-9.0 definitely. If it does not happen now, the next window will be April of next year. The good news is, on Saturday they reported that the minor tremors have subsided, so hopefully it was all a false alarm.
Vancouver is going to be leveled, and Richmond and will Vancouver Island will probably be annihilated, thanks to the tsunami waves happening shortly after. On the mainland, we have too many old buildings that are not up to earthquake standards. Thankfully, the apartment complex I live in, while old, is built low to the ground and has a tough foundation/frame structure (...Lol). Fires are still a real hazard, however, and the giant chlorine gas cloud of death that will come from the chemical plants nearby isn't going to be a fun experience either.
Funny thing is, I watched they news and there is no mention of it. The information I know about it is from Internet news sites, and even finding those is difficult. Panic control, perhaps?
I know I shouldn't be living in fear or paranoia or anything, since it's not healthy. But the last time they brought this up was back when we were in elementary school and nothing ever happened. Just now they bring the issue up again - surely they must have a good reason to do so, don't you think?
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Date: 2007-02-06 02:24 pm (UTC)What'd you think of 5 and 6? I don't remember those episodes.
I don't remember the actual technical terms for it or anything, but the plate that's going to fail has had pressure building up on it since the 1700's, which is the last time it shifted. Seismologists have noted tremors (4-5ish) slowly moving north (toward) up the Cascadia Subduction Zone last month and this month, leaving a window of about 1-2 weeks where the chances of 'the big one' finally happening are higher; albeit still, very, very low. When it happens, it's going to be a 7.0-9.0 definitely. If it does not happen now, the next window will be April of next year. The good news is, on Saturday they reported that the minor tremors have subsided, so hopefully it was all a false alarm.
Vancouver is going to be leveled, and Richmond and will Vancouver Island will probably be annihilated, thanks to the tsunami waves happening shortly after. On the mainland, we have too many old buildings that are not up to earthquake standards. Thankfully, the apartment complex I live in, while old, is built low to the ground and has a tough foundation/frame structure (...Lol). Fires are still a real hazard, however, and the giant chlorine gas cloud of death that will come from the chemical plants nearby isn't going to be a fun experience either.
Funny thing is, I watched they news and there is no mention of it. The information I know about it is from Internet news sites, and even finding those is difficult. Panic control, perhaps?
I know I shouldn't be living in fear or paranoia or anything, since it's not healthy. But the last time they brought this up was back when we were in elementary school and nothing ever happened. Just now they bring the issue up again - surely they must have a good reason to do so, don't you think?