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Red Ezra · 08-10-2007, 09:40 PM

so, evidently, there was an earthquake the other night that made some people nervous - but - nothing big enough to wake me up - so - does this mean that a bggie is coming? - it always seems to happen around the latter part of summer - does the heat have something to do with this? no more questions your honor...

seeric · 08-10-2007, 10:10 PM

where do ya reside here in l.a.?

if you're anywhere near chatsworth it shook the hell out of us. the actual epicenter was 4 miles north north west of chatsworth, or simi valley pretty much.

it registered 4.6.

not sure where you are, but up here it was a nice jolt for 3-4 seconds.

some small breakages of stuff falling from shelves in supermarkets and few glasses falling from tables but no major damage.

over and out.

hehe.

96ukssob · 08-11-2007, 12:32 AM

damn, when did this happen? I live in marina del rey and didnt feel shit... makes me nervous tho because i havent paid my earthquake insurance this year. but then again i hear it is worthless if you rent anyway (because its funded through the state, not private insurance companies).

96ukssob · 08-11-2007, 12:35 AM

link: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/...ci14312160.php

baddog · 08-11-2007, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossku69

damn, when did this happen? I live in marina del rey and didnt feel shit... makes me nervous tho because i havent paid my earthquake insurance this year. but then again i hear it is worthless if you rent anyway (because its funded through the state, not private insurance companies).

Here is a tip: earthquake insurance is a scam. If it is a big one we will be declared a disaster area and eligible for low interest government loans.

My cousin's home was trashed pretty well in the Sylmar quake back in '71 and got a really nice remodel done of their home as a result.

Fap · 08-11-2007, 01:09 AM

it's ok, there was a tornado here in NY and it didnt wake me up.

D · 08-11-2007, 01:23 AM

It wasn't that big or that long, really.

But it was the second one that I've felt this month after a long period of not feeling one...

And it's increasing in intensity, so yeah, we could have a big one in the next month or so... or we could go the rest of our lives in SoCal without feeling another one (though I'd doubt that)... not even the most intelligent of seismologists knows the answer... so don't worry about not knowing.

And to answer your heat question... the epicenters of most earthquakes are miles underground... far away from the effects of daily surface temperature changes. It's all in the plate tectonics - and nearly all of the heat energy down there is coming from all the molten rock churning around.

Remember - the Earth's crust (the part we live on) is the coldest part of the Planet... if you were digging a deep hole in the ground, it might get cooler for the first 1000 or so meters you dig down, but after that (less than a mile down) it starts warming up.

LaserSpec · 08-11-2007, 02:03 AM

i didnt feel it on the ground floor, but my gf on the 3rd story of my house said she did... weird... i was concentrating on my PC though

HouseHead · 08-11-2007, 03:40 AM

no i was to busy bangin

Red Ezra · 08-11-2007, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1R3K

where do ya reside here in l.a.?

if you're anywhere near chatsworth it shook the hell out of us. the actual epicenter was 4 miles north north west of chatsworth, or simi valley pretty much.

it registered 4.6.

not sure where you are, but up here it was a nice jolt for 3-4 seconds.

some small breakages of stuff falling from shelves in supermarkets and few glasses falling from tables but no major damage.

over and out.

hehe.

yeah - dats my hood too - i guess I slept thru it then

Red Ezra · 08-11-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D

It wasn't that big or that long, really.

But it was the second one that I've felt this month after a long period of not feeling one...

And it's increasing in intensity, so yeah, we could have a big one in the next month or so... or we could go the rest of our lives in SoCal without feeling another one (though I'd doubt that)... not even the most intelligent of seismologists knows the answer... so don't worry about not knowing.

And to answer your heat question... the epicenters of most earthquakes are miles underground... far away from the effects of daily surface temperature changes. It's all in the plate tectonics - and nearly all of the heat energy down there is coming from all the molten rock churning around.

Remember - the Earth's crust (the part we live on) is the coldest part of the Planet... if you were digging a deep hole in the ground, it might get cooler for the first 1000 or so meters you dig down, but after that (less than a mile down) it starts warming up.

this makes sense - thanks for the common knowledge explanation - earthquakes are definately the drawback to living here - that and the cost of living

Red Ezra · 08-11-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossku69

link: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/...ci14312160.php

bingo - thanks

96ukssob · 08-11-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

Here is a tip: earthquake insurance is a scam. If it is a big one we will be declared a disaster area and eligible for low interest government loans.

My cousin's home was trashed pretty well in the Sylmar quake back in '71 and got a really nice remodel done of their home as a result.

Thats what I heard, but if my stuff inside my apartment gets trashed because the roof falls on it, I dont think my regular insurance company will cover it, nor does earthquake insurance.

doesnt matter tho because I have my all-in-one looting kit ready for such problems (contains 1 hammer, 1 wheel barrel and 1000 stickers that says "property of bossku69 - do not touch")

08-10-2007, 09:40 PM	#1
Red Ezra redezra.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 4,680	earthquake? so, evidently, there was an earthquake the other night that made some people nervous - but - nothing big enough to wake me up - so - does this mean that a bggie is coming? - it always seems to happen around the latter part of summer - does the heat have something to do with this? no more questions your honor...

08-11-2007, 12:32 AM	#3
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	damn, when did this happen? I live in marina del rey and didnt feel shit... makes me nervous tho because i havent paid my earthquake insurance this year. but then again i hear it is worthless if you rent anyway (because its funded through the state, not private insurance companies). __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

08-11-2007, 12:35 AM	#4
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	link: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/...ci14312160.php __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

08-11-2007, 01:23 AM	#7
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	It wasn't that big or that long, really. But it was the second one that I've felt this month after a long period of not feeling one... And it's increasing in intensity, so yeah, we could have a big one in the next month or so... or we could go the rest of our lives in SoCal without feeling another one (though I'd doubt that)... not even the most intelligent of seismologists knows the answer... so don't worry about not knowing. And to answer your heat question... the epicenters of most earthquakes are miles underground... far away from the effects of daily surface temperature changes. It's all in the plate tectonics - and nearly all of the heat energy down there is coming from all the molten rock churning around. Remember - the Earth's crust (the part we live on) is the coldest part of the Planet... if you were digging a deep hole in the ground, it might get cooler for the first 1000 or so meters you dig down, but after that (less than a mile down) it starts warming up. __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31

08-11-2007, 02:03 AM	#8
LaserSpec Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 115	i didnt feel it on the ground floor, but my gf on the 3rd story of my house said she did... weird... i was concentrating on my PC though __________________

08-10-2007, 10:10 PM	#2
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	where do ya reside here in l.a.? if you're anywhere near chatsworth it shook the hell out of us. the actual epicenter was 4 miles north north west of chatsworth, or simi valley pretty much. it registered 4.6. not sure where you are, but up here it was a nice jolt for 3-4 seconds. some small breakages of stuff falling from shelves in supermarkets and few glasses falling from tables but no major damage. over and out. hehe.

08-11-2007, 01:09 AM	#6
Fap Just Du It Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,094	it's ok, there was a tornado here in NY and it didnt wake me up.

08-11-2007, 03:40 AM	#9
HouseHead Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Aim - Hydromorphone Posts: 5,539	no i was to busy bangin __________________ The Sexiest place to Buy & Sell Adult Ads - JuicyAds is where YOUR profits matter! ---> SPOTS AVAILABLE :\|: SIGN UP RIGHT NOW <---