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tapu · 08-23-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

Because there is no warning and you have no control, it is sometimes like being in a bombing or other violent episode; the effects to your system might hang on a while. Just talk about it to all who will listen...share your feelings and concerns. It really does help when you feel like you're not so alone.

Yes, the unexpectedness makes it hard to process.

I think, too, that it's a primal fear: the actual ground on which you're standing is moving. It literally "shakes the foundation" of your existence.

It's "deeper" than storms or floods and such. In a tornado, you go inside. In a flood, you get to higher ground. In an earthquake? They say if you're inside stay inside; if you're outside stay outside. What's that tell you? There is nowhere safe to go.

Red Dirt Girl · 08-23-2011, 01:24 PM

Felt it in DC. My sister felt it in Detroit. My mom did not feel it in Hudson Valley (just 2hrs north of NYC). We had one in DC not too long ago actually, like within the last year or so.

Frickin' fracking.

*Anya* · 08-23-2011, 01:45 PM

I have lived in CA for over 35 years and have never, ever have gotten used to them! It is like a vertigo that I get and I feel very ill when it happens.

Frequently, luckily, they seem to happen when I am sleeping or maybe I notice them more because they wake me up, but am always glad I am laying down.

I hate it when they happen when I am at work because my office is second from the top floor and the whole building sways.

My thoughts are with you east coasters, you did get a fairly good sized quake.

Hope your families are OK too.

ScandalAndy · 08-23-2011, 01:56 PM

Felt it in Philly! We couldn't figure out why stuff was rattling in the lab and phone cords were swinging on the wall phones!

christie · 08-23-2011, 01:59 PM

Richmond here - it was pretty wild for a couple of minutes. Our building is O.L.D. At first, I thought it was some kinda semi who backed (literally) into the building until I saw other businesses with everyone running out the doors.

Jess even felt it in the SW portion of the state where we live - 237 miles from Richmond. She was working on the dishwasher and thought she had done something REALLY wrong.

Thanks to all our pals who have reached out to make sure we are ok!

Rockinonahigh · 08-23-2011, 03:10 PM

Either mother nature is pissed again or big oil has something to do with this..
Glad all are safe,I do get anyone who feels like a huge case of vertago its a strange feeling.

SmoothButch · 08-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Man, we were only 43 mins / 32 miles from the epicenter!!!

I was sitting at Best Buy getting Laerkin's new stereo installed. The entire building started shaking and rumbling loudly. At first, lol I thought it was some serious bass kicking from someones radio they hooked up...then me and this couple that were waiting were like WTF was that and we got up and ran outside...The ground was still shaking...lasted awhile....So exciting!

The phone lines all went down. All hands on deck was called for all available fire and rescue members, just in case.

Glad to report that there was no injuries around here and no real damage. We got home and somethings fell off of our kitchen shelf and a couple of picture frames were crooked. The pets were a little unnerved too.

JoSchmooze · 08-23-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tapu

Yes, the unexpectedness makes it hard to process.

I think, too, that it's a primal fear: the actual ground on which you're standing is moving. It literally "shakes the foundation" of your existence.

It's "deeper" than storms or floods and such. In a tornado, you go inside. In a flood, you get to higher ground. In an earthquake? They say if you're inside stay inside; if you're outside stay outside. What's that tell you? There is nowhere safe to go.

Being a native Californian....
We are told to find a doorway to stand in....

theoddz · 08-23-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JAGG

I can

Its called fracking and big oil is fracking in that region. It causes earthquakes but of course they deny it harms anything. I told my family last year when they started fracking , that if they start having earthquakes , you will know why!! Imagine that. Better have your water tested and your soil too. Just saying...

Here's a fun little ditty about that fracking process:

Ugh.....fracking. Just another little giftie from Bush The Younger.

~Theo~

*Anya* · 08-24-2011, 10:44 AM

I know this is a major derail but everytime I see or hear the word fracking, I think of Battlestar Galactica-new version, not 1970's one- and Starbuck, my favorite fracking female character of all time.

Just saying....

Kobi · 08-24-2011, 12:28 PM

Ok we have earthquakes and aftershocks on both coasts.

We have Hurricane Irene, with the current early track, going right over Mass.
Almost choked on lunch when I saw that. Yet, my gut says its not going to be as big a problem as it could be. Water temp here is in the mid 60's. Should shear part of it.

Pardon me while I go and convince myself not to worry.

08-23-2011, 01:24 PM	#22
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08-23-2011, 01:45 PM	#23
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,456 Times in 7,283 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Never get used to them! I have lived in CA for over 35 years and have never, ever have gotten used to them! It is like a vertigo that I get and I feel very ill when it happens. Frequently, luckily, they seem to happen when I am sleeping or maybe I notice them more because they wake me up, but am always glad I am laying down. I hate it when they happen when I am at work because my office is second from the top floor and the whole building sways. My thoughts are with you east coasters, you did get a fairly good sized quake. Hope your families are OK too. __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

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08-23-2011, 03:19 PM	#27
SmoothButch Member How Do You Identify?: human Preferred Pronoun?: X Relationship Status: Happily enjoying my life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Roaming around the DMV Posts: 617 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 588 Thanked 1,293 Times in 400 Posts Rep Power: 10392615	5.9 Earthquake here in VA baby! Man, we were only 43 mins / 32 miles from the epicenter!!! I was sitting at Best Buy getting Laerkin's new stereo installed. The entire building started shaking and rumbling loudly. At first, lol I thought it was some serious bass kicking from someones radio they hooked up...then me and this couple that were waiting were like WTF was that and we got up and ran outside...The ground was still shaking...lasted awhile....So exciting! The phone lines all went down. All hands on deck was called for all available fire and rescue members, just in case. Glad to report that there was no injuries around here and no real damage. We got home and somethings fell off of our kitchen shelf and a couple of picture frames were crooked. The pets were a little unnerved too. __________________ Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down.

08-24-2011, 10:44 AM	#30
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,456 Times in 7,283 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I know this is a major derail but everytime I see or hear the word fracking, I think of Battlestar Galactica-new version, not 1970's one- and Starbuck, my favorite fracking female character of all time. Just saying.... __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

08-23-2011, 01:59 PM	#25
christie Member How Do You Identify?: A Force with which to be reckoned Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice... Relationship Status: I call her Mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transplanted to the PNW Posts: 1,246 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,552 Thanked 2,476 Times in 706 Posts Rep Power: 14753262	Richmond here - it was pretty wild for a couple of minutes. Our building is O.L.D. At first, I thought it was some kinda semi who backed (literally) into the building until I saw other businesses with everyone running out the doors. Jess even felt it in the SW portion of the state where we live - 237 miles from Richmond. She was working on the dishwasher and thought she had done something REALLY wrong. Thanks to all our pals who have reached out to make sure we are ok!

08-23-2011, 03:10 PM	#26
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Either mother nature is pissed again or big oil has something to do with this.. Glad all are safe,I do get anyone who feels like a huge case of vertago its a strange feeling.

08-24-2011, 12:28 PM	#31
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,635 Times in 7,642 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Ok we have earthquakes and aftershocks on both coasts. We have Hurricane Irene, with the current early track, going right over Mass. Almost choked on lunch when I saw that. Yet, my gut says its not going to be as big a problem as it could be. Water temp here is in the mid 60's. Should shear part of it. Pardon me while I go and convince myself not to worry.