x1yyz Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 At 3:20 Pacific time this morning we had a fairly big earthquake out here in Northern California. It was centered in the Napa area, about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco. It measured 6.0 and was the biggest quake I've felt since the disastrous '89 Loma Prieta earthquake, which was a 6.9. I can't find any data on the duration but I'm guessing it was 20 seconds long. I think I was awake when it happened, although it may have woken me up. I heard the house creak, the dishes were rattling, and the cats freaked out and ran out of the room. I have some cousins in the Napa area whose houses suffered a bit of damage with bookcases and such falling over. Many buildings up there have been damaged as well. I haven't felt any of the four (so far) aftershocks (measuring 2.5-2.8). I don't like earthquakes. It's not so much the unpredictableness, but rather, the fact that when they're happening you never know how long they are going to last or how bad they're going to get. Maybe it's because I'm a native Californian, but I'll still take a quake over a tornado any day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikenrooster Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yeah, they showed some fires, on TV. I hope you guys are OK. I'll never forget the erfquake during the World Series. I think I was only 12 or 13, but it was unreal seeing the 580 freeway collapsed like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) Guess there are trade offs in life with many things. You pay a price to live in such a beautiful place. I am happy you are safe and sound... :) Edited August 24, 2014 by Narpski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) I just found this article with lots of photos: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Northern-California-quake-Child-in-chimney-5708941.php Note that most of the damaged buildings are brick. I'm guessing those are older buildings because modern building codes do not allow unreinforced brick for this very reason. Edited August 24, 2014 by x1yyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikenrooster Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Guess there are trade offs in life with many things. You pay a price to live in such a beautiful place. I am happy you are safe and sound... :)^This. San Francisco is the most beautiful city in North America. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Was anyone hurt? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Was anyone hurt? :o Yes. Last I saw there were 87 injuries, but zero deaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Oh no!! :( But I am glad there were no fatalities! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 At 3:20 Pacific time this morning we had a fairly big earthquake out here in Northern California. It was centered in the Napa area, about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco. It measured 6.0 and was the biggest quake I've felt since the disastrous '89 Loma Prieta earthquake, which was a 6.9. I can't find any data on the duration but I'm guessing it was 20 seconds long. I think I was awake when it happened, although it may have woken me up. I heard the house creak, the dishes were rattling, and the cats freaked out and ran out of the room. I have some cousins in the Napa area whose houses suffered a bit of damage with bookcases and such falling over. Many buildings up there have been damaged as well. I haven't felt any of the four (so far) aftershocks (measuring 2.5-2.8). I don't like earthquakes. It's not so much the unpredictableness, but rather, the fact that when they're happening you never know how long they are going to last or how bad they're going to get. Maybe it's because I'm a native Californian, but I'll still take a quake over a tornado any day.You need to move to Tennessee, where the tea is sweet, and so are the people! No earthquakes in the Smoky Mountains 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Guess there are trade offs in life with many things. You pay a price to live in such a beautiful place. I am happy you are safe and sound... :)^This. San Francisco is the most beautiful city in North America. Indeed! The city is on my bucket list. Probably on my top 3 list over cities I must experience. I was so close to living a whole month in San Francisco but money was short and I bailed out. With websites like Airbnb and Wimdu it will happen one day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Saw about the quake on the news and I'm glad you're safe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFellaStrangiato Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 We live in Walnut Creek. The quake woke up almost everyone we know, but we slept through the whole thing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I just found this article with lots of photos: http://www.sfgate.co...ney-5708941.php Note that most of the damaged buildings are brick. I'm guessing those are older buildings because modern building codes do not allow unreinforced brick for this very reason. The quake took down a WalMart. One at a time. . . . I do hope no one in the WalMart got hurt, though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I just found this article with lots of photos: http://www.sfgate.co...ney-5708941.php Note that most of the damaged buildings are brick. I'm guessing those are older buildings because modern building codes do not allow unreinforced brick for this very reason. The quake took down a WalMart. One at a time. . . . I do hope no one in the WalMart got hurt, though.Was this one a WalMart or a WalMarts?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I just found this article with lots of photos: http://www.sfgate.co...ney-5708941.php Note that most of the damaged buildings are brick. I'm guessing those are older buildings because modern building codes do not allow unreinforced brick for this very reason. The quake took down a WalMart. One at a time. . . . I do hope no one in the WalMart got hurt, though.Was this one a WalMart or a WalMarts?.... Just one. A good start, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I just found this article with lots of photos: http://www.sfgate.co...ney-5708941.php Note that most of the damaged buildings are brick. I'm guessing those are older buildings because modern building codes do not allow unreinforced brick for this very reason. The quake took down a WalMart. One at a time. . . . I do hope no one in the WalMart got hurt, though.Was this one a WalMart or a WalMarts?.... Just one. A good start, though.It was meant as a joke but if I have to explain it really isn't funny at all. It would only be mildly amussing to those who do get it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umoveme Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Lots of wine bottles and barrels came crashing down. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Lots of wine bottles and barrels came crashing down. :-(Now that is a sad waste. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 And then there's making the best of a bad situation: Skateboarders Turn Damaged Street Into Ramp After California Earthquake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 And then there's making the best of a bad situation: Skateboarders Turn Damaged Street Into Ramp After California Earthquake If you have lemons, make lemonade! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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