Although I appreciate the frequency and magnitude of earthquakes in the west, it is precisely because they are so rare in the east that they make the news. Also, because of the geological makeup of the eastern coast, this smaller earthquake was felt over a much larger area than would have happened in the west. Last thing, because quakes are so rare here, few have earthquake insurance. Some churches in Virginia were condemned as structurally unsafe, and without insurance, they face a tough road ahead. So what might not be a big deal out west can cause a lot of trouble here.
Yes, geology and building codes are different, but “modern” buildings built to proper standards are safer. Florida actually created more damage in hurricanes with poor building codes. Earthquakes on the east coast ARE rare, but even there, improved codes make things safer.
of course, as anticipated, Pat Robertson this morning “hinted” that the crack in the Washington Monument is a “warning” that we’ve lost “our” religious principles, which of course, the founding fathers never actually held, or they wouldn’t have written article Six, or the First Amendment.
“….of course, as anticipated, Pat Robertson this morning “hinted” that the crack in the Washington Monument is a “warning” that we’ve lost “our” religious principles…”Really? I always thought we lost “our” religious principles because of people like Pat Roberts.
As a San Franciscan (I was here for the “Pretty Big One” in ‘89), I’d still say 5.8 (which is what I’d heard first; don’t know if that’s been adjusted) is “big enough.” And it’s certainly true that different geological conditions will react differently to “equal” quakes.
And LLeRay, before you call an Easterner a “weenie”, think about how loudly you hear West-Coasters complain when the temperature drops below 40 degrees (or above 80) for a WHOLE WEEK. :-)
lontooni almost 13 years ago
Nothing other than the Washington monument is now a spiral
kreole almost 13 years ago
Split Congress………….
meetinthemiddle almost 13 years ago
And leave it to Washington to make such a big deal about such a small temblor. Wouldn’t even have made the news in Anchorage
cdward almost 13 years ago
Although I appreciate the frequency and magnitude of earthquakes in the west, it is precisely because they are so rare in the east that they make the news. Also, because of the geological makeup of the eastern coast, this smaller earthquake was felt over a much larger area than would have happened in the west. Last thing, because quakes are so rare here, few have earthquake insurance. Some churches in Virginia were condemned as structurally unsafe, and without insurance, they face a tough road ahead. So what might not be a big deal out west can cause a lot of trouble here.
pirate227 almost 13 years ago
The only people making a big deal about this in the DC area is the media.
Joe1962 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
It would be funny if congress was in session.
Dtroutma almost 13 years ago
Yes, geology and building codes are different, but “modern” buildings built to proper standards are safer. Florida actually created more damage in hurricanes with poor building codes. Earthquakes on the east coast ARE rare, but even there, improved codes make things safer.
of course, as anticipated, Pat Robertson this morning “hinted” that the crack in the Washington Monument is a “warning” that we’ve lost “our” religious principles, which of course, the founding fathers never actually held, or they wouldn’t have written article Six, or the First Amendment.
Kylop almost 13 years ago
“….of course, as anticipated, Pat Robertson this morning “hinted” that the crack in the Washington Monument is a “warning” that we’ve lost “our” religious principles…”Really? I always thought we lost “our” religious principles because of people like Pat Roberts.
Justice22 almost 13 years ago
Maybe the founding fathers all turned in their graves over the tea partiers holding our government hostage?
fritzoid Premium Member almost 13 years ago
As a San Franciscan (I was here for the “Pretty Big One” in ‘89), I’d still say 5.8 (which is what I’d heard first; don’t know if that’s been adjusted) is “big enough.” And it’s certainly true that different geological conditions will react differently to “equal” quakes.
And LLeRay, before you call an Easterner a “weenie”, think about how loudly you hear West-Coasters complain when the temperature drops below 40 degrees (or above 80) for a WHOLE WEEK. :-)