Topic 26 of 99: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Tue, Feb 1, 2000 (22:14) |
Marcia (MarciaH)
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1924 responses total.
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Response 1 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Feb 1, 2000 (22:15) * 17 lines
So far the Responses were:
Response 1 of 1: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 28, 2000 (18:46) * 2 lines
Updating Earthquake Map: http://maps.weather.com/images/maps/special/usa_earth_720x486.jpg
Response 2 of 3: Wolf (wolf) * Fri, Jan 28, 2000 (21:01) * 1 lines
ok, lemme say again.....this is COOL!!
Response 3 of 3: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jan 28, 2000 (23:04) * 2 lines
Thank you! There are other regional ones which I shall put up one at a time. I was doing that when it refused to post the
second map. That is when it froze. I am puzzled how it happened but happy you noted it and I opened this one!
Response 4 of 4: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jan 29, 2000 (13:40) * 2 lines
Ok..since I have unfrozen Seismology I will just post scientific data for those who want in-depth information. This will be
reserved for first-person sensory reports. If the ground starts to buckle and undulate, and a good-looking turn-on is not
involved, I want to hear about it, please! (doing EarthQuake dances in preparation for the fun about to happen here)
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Response 2 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Feb 1, 2000 (22:18) * 4 lines
UPDATING EARTHQUAKE MAP
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Response 3 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Feb 8, 2000 (18:54) * 3 lines
Why Earthquakes? Check the maps below and notice the incidence between the plate boundaries and the occurrance of Earthquakes.
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Response 4 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Feb 12, 2000 (18:56) * 0 lines
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Response 5 of 1924: World Builder (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 17, 2000 (21:12) * 2 lines
We have just had 2 earth quakes on Kilauea: 3.6 and 4.5 magnitude.
No tsunami was generated, and I am disappointed that I missed feeling it. I was sitting here and noticed nothing. Hmmm... More usually occur and the pattern of the eruption usually changes when we get EQ's as strong as 4.5.
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Response 6 of 1924: World Builder (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 17, 2000 (21:54) * 2 lines
There is no way to put this updating Big Island Earthquake map here so I will have to post the URL for it.
http://elsei.wr.usgs.gov/results/seismic/BigIsland.html
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Response 7 of 1924: World Builder (MarciaH) * Fri, Feb 18, 2000 (01:05) * 1 lines
No excitement to report before I close down. No further earthquakes. I do not know the status of the eruption, which will likely change. I will find out in the morning when the first air tour flights check things out. It is possible that the current episode will stop and a new one commence in a few days. It just depends on what has happened to the structurs of the internal plumbing. More news in the morning, Hawaiian time. Aloha! and Hugs!
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Response 8 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Feb 23, 2000 (19:10) * 1 lines
We just had another earthquake which I could not feel. It was about 3.5 on the Richter scale which is just about feelable if you are very lucky, and it was on the other side of the island.
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Response 9 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Feb 23, 2000 (19:15) * 1 lines
The eruption of Kilauea continues at least as vigorously as it did before the Response 8 earthquakes.
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Response 10 of 1924: Ginny (vibrown) * Wed, Feb 23, 2000 (23:50) * 1 lines
Well, I'm glad it didn't shake you up!
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Response 11 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Feb 23, 2000 (23:53) * 1 lines
I always feel a little cheated when there is one I don't feel - that is, until a real bone rattler. Then, after I have anguished through whether it is ever going to stop shaking, and whether the ground is going to open up and swallow me, I promise myself never to go through another one. Then, after a while, the curious little kid in me starts to surface again... a vicious circle. Thanks for the good thoughts, though. Did you ever experience an earthquake, Ginny?
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Response 12 of 1924: Ginny (vibrown) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (00:03) * 3 lines
No, not yet. There have been some small tremors around here (one was centered in Littleton a couple of months ago), but I haven't felt them. I'm not complaining! I love thunder and lightning, and I don't mind hurricanes and blizzards so much (as long as I don't have to shovel or deal with floods), but I don't know if I could ever get used to earthquakes.
Supposedly the Boston area is due for a big quake, which would be a disaster since most construction around here wasn't built to withstand earthquakes.
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Response 13 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (00:14) * 1 lines
Oh great! Your BigDig will get a whole lot bigger if you have a good shaker. What is supposed to be the cause of that upcoming Big One? Are the Appalachians still pushing skyward? I can't imagine anything else...!
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Response 14 of 1924: Ginny (vibrown) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (00:24) * 1 lines
I can't remember what the reasoning was, but if I find out, I will be sure to post it here! From your plate pictures, we don't seem to be on the fault line between two plates, but something did create all the mountains around here. (The White Mountains in NH are part of the Appalachian chain; not sure about the Green Mountains in VT. Actually, don't the Appalachians extend up to Maine?)
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Response 15 of 1924: Ginny (vibrown) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (00:34) * 30 lines
Founds some old news articles at http://www.townonline.com; apparently there is a fault line around here!
Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Minor earthquake reported
ASSOCIATED PRESS
(This Associated Press story was taken from the MetroWest Daily News.)
LITTLETON -- A small earthquake shook a large area of central Massachusetts this morning, scientists reported.
The brief tremor was felt shortly after 6 a.m., from Littleton and Acton to as far west as Worcester.
John Ebel, director Boston College's Weston Observatory, confirmed that a minor quake did take place, and said scientists were in the process of analyzing data on the seismic activity.
Police dispatchers in various towns reported hearing what they thought felt like an explosion. Others described it as sounding like a large truck, or low-flying jet. There were no reports of injuries, damage or power outages.
Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Earthquake wakes residents Wednesday
BOXBOROUGH - Residents of Boxborough and Littleton and surrounding towns got a rude awakening on Wednesday morning when an earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was felt for a few seconds at about 6:09 a.m. There were no reports of damage although many reported hearing what sounded like an explosion. The force was enough to rattle dishes and startle pets. It lasted just a few seconds.
Police departments in Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard and Westford received many calls from startled residents who thought perhaps there had been an explosion nearby.
The strength of the quake was measured at the Weston Observatory. It was initially reported that it measured 2.4 but that was later upgraded to 2.9.
There is a fault line that centers in the Boxborough-Littleton area, and temblors are quite frequent, having been registered from time to time. No after-shocks were reported.
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Response 16 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (00:41) * 1 lines
Oh heavens, I cannot feel earthquakes below about 3.5 magnitude. Those were faint echoes of a much stronger one long ago. The Berkshires, Poconos, White mountains, Adirondaks and the rest are all foothills of the Appalachians. Mt Katahdin in Maine is the northern terminus and Mt Oglethorpe in the Carolinas is the southern terminus of that great mountain chain. Interesting about the little Boston quakes. We have several hundred of the little ones a day and no one bothers about them.
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Response 17 of 1924: Ginny (vibrown) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (00:56) * 1 lines
I must have slept right through that one last October. (Always said I could sleep through an earthquake... ;-) Speaking of sleep, I should be heading off to bed now... 'Night!
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Response 18 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (11:59) * 1 lines
G'morning, all. Any new EQ's in your area of the wiggly planet? All's quiet here. I don't think you can feel a 2.9 quake unless the situations are precisely right - origin close to you and to the surface. Mostly, you hear little things like dishes and windows rattling.
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Response 19 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (12:01) * 1 lines
Oh...when there is a big one heading for you it sounds like a freight train approaching. If you listen to a radio station closer to the epicenter than you are, the announcer will mention it and a few moments later you will feel it as the waves propagate outward.
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Response 20 of 1924: Ginny (vibrown) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (14:40) * 3 lines
Sounds delightful... ;-)
I'm still looking for some info on predictions of "the big one" in the Boston area...
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Response 21 of 1924: Gi (patas) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (15:55) * 1 lines
I was thinking, there were more EQs in southern Portugal when I was a child. I remember two big ones. But Marcia posted that one had taken place not far from Lisbon last summer, as I was out of the country on some vacation.
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Response 22 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (16:17) * 1 lines
Gi, the Mediterranean end of the Iberian Peninsula is a plate boundary. I think there is no way to avoid earthquakes in Portugal. The good news is that it is most likely a sidways motion on plate edges - the least destructive (ask those living near the San Andreas fault!)
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Response 23 of 1924: Cheryl (CherylB) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (18:09) * 3 lines
I remember when I was little my father telling me that the Appalachians were once as high as the Andes. The Appalachians are not just an eroded mountain range, they also consist of an eroded plateau to the west. You can tell this by the rock strata. In the eastern edge of the Appalachians the rock strata is angled indicating folding upward. To the western side the strata is horizontal, indicating an ancient plateau.
About the Andes, the largest river in the world (largest not longest) the Amazon once flowed from east to west. The Andes were pushed up along the western edge of South America, (they're still growing), causing the river to blocked from its outlet. The Amazon became an inland sea until it broke through to the Atlantic.
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Response 24 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (19:17) * 1 lines
Great stuff, Cheryl! Thanks for posting that. I have not studied South American geology and that was new to me. I know the Appalachians are just the remnants of very old mountains, indeed. Btw, Mauna Loa is such a large landmass that it could hold the Applachians and several other mountain chains, as well. And that is just one mountain on this island!
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Response 25 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (21:49) * 0 lines
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Response 26 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (22:00) * 21 lines
TSUNAMI BULLETIN NUMBER 1WEST COAST AND ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER/NOAA/NWS
ISSUED FEB 25 AT 0210 UTC
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION BULLETIN FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND CALIFORNIA ONLY...
NO, REPEAT NO, WATCH OR WARNING IS IN EFFECT.
AN EARTHQUAKE, PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE 6.8, OCCURRED AT
1644 AST ON FEB 24, OR 1744 PST ON FEB 24, OR 0144 UTC ON FEB 25.
THE EARTHQUAKE WAS LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA OF:
VANUATU ISLANDS REGION NEAR 19.5S, 174.0E.
THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER WILL ISSUE A TSUNAMI
INFORMATION BULLETIN FOR HAWAII AND OTHER AREAS OF THE PACIFIC.
EVALUATION: BASED ON LOCATION AND MAGNITUDE THE EARTHQUAKE WAS
NOT SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE A TSUNAMI DAMAGING TO CALIFORNIA,
OREGON, WASHINGTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA OR ALASKA. SOME AREAS MAY
EXPERIENCE SMALL SEA LEVEL FLUCTUATIONS.
THIS WILL BE THE ONLY BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT BY THE
WEST COAST AND ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER UNLESS CONDITIONS
WARRANT.IF AVAILABLE, REFER TO THE INTERNET SITE
HTTP://WCATWC.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.NNNN
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Response 27 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Feb 24, 2000 (23:34) * 14 lines
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A major earthquake occurred
IN THE VANUATU ISLANDS REGION about 295 miles (470 km) east of
Isangel, Vanuatu or about 320 miles (510 km) west-southwest of Suva,
Fiji at 6:44 PM MST today, Feb 24, 2000 (Feb 25 at 12:44 PM local
time in Vanuatu). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.1 WAS COMPUTED FOR
THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change slightly as
additional data are received from other seismograph stations. This
earthquake is located in a remote area and no damage or casualties
are expected.
World Data Center A for SeismologyReply to: sedas@ghtmail.cr.usgs.gov
(internet) sedas@neisb.cr.usgs.gov (internet - alternate)
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Response 28 of 1924: Gi (patas) * Fri, Feb 25, 2000 (15:24) * 2 lines
(MarciaH)Gi, the Mediterranean end of the Iberian Peninsula is a plate boundary. I think there is no way to avoid earthquakes in Portugal.
Yes, I've seen your maps :-) What I mean is, we seem to have avoided very well for a number of years... although we are always waiting for a big one, and I made sure my building got insured against earthquake damage :-)
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Response 29 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Feb 25, 2000 (15:41) * 1 lines
I think the water and the situation of that fault is what keeps the stresses from building up. Something is lubricating it and I think it is in a direction in which the current plate movement is not active. That is good news all round. May it remain thus! However, you are wise about the insurance. We have it here, as well, though most of my damage will be to picture windows. The wall and garage builder living here reinforced all load=bearing members of the house and garage when he put on the hurricane "tie-down" straps which are supposed to keep the roof on the house during a hurricane.
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Response 30 of 1924: Cheryl (CherylB) * Fri, Feb 25, 2000 (17:31) * 1 lines
A question about the plate boundary at Mediterranean end of the Iberian Peninsula. At one time the Mediterranean was a dry wasteland, something like Death Valley only larger. Then there was a massive fracture in the vacinity of Gibralter, causing the Atlantic to come flooding in on the desert. Could that have been the result of an earthquake on that fault? It would have been the most enormous waterfall. One I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere near.
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Response 31 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Feb 25, 2000 (17:38) * 1 lines
Yup...either one, or the gradual eroding of the barrier between the sea and the Mediterranean basin...or all three. It was long enough ago to have left no definitive marks that I am aware of...Please, anyone?
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Response 32 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Feb 25, 2000 (17:42) * 1 lines
Of course, I will hunt up the information after the softball games are over this weekend...
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Response 33 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Sat, Mar 4, 2000 (05:32) * 1 lines
Two earthquakes today - 1 in East Timor and a large one of Papua New Guinea - well over 6 - 6.5 I think
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Response 34 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Mar 4, 2000 (13:11) * 1 lines
It has been very active down there lately. Last week we were under Tsunami watch for a 7.1 quake in Vanuatu. The place is happening...but just what it is is the mystery. (Never did get that Mediterranean mystery solved yet...)
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Response 35 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Sun, Mar 12, 2000 (04:45) * 1 lines
Earthquake in Rome today - quite large for that area.
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Response 36 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Mar 12, 2000 (18:41) * 1 lines
Thanks, Anne. Looks like I'll have to go digging for that because it is not yet on domestic news or Reuters.
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Response 37 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (06:14) * 1 lines
It was on our teletext in Oz. They are usually fairly accurate re - earthquakes cause I think they are quite interested. What they did say there was some damage in villages outside Rome - but none it seems in Rome itself - although the Pope was apologising yesterday for 2000 years of mistakes - perhaps that was enough to cause an earthquake - or should that go on geo-magnatism! Interesting huh.
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Response 38 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (14:32) * 1 lines
...or mayhap on the Geo Mythology topic ;)
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Response 39 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (14:38) * 1 lines
Still have seen nothing about it except that it occurred via the list from Cal Tech whose list includes all earthquakes without comment.
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Response 40 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Mar 28, 2000 (13:40) * 15 lines
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for Seismology
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A major earthquake occurred
220 miles (350 km) southeast of Iwo-jima or 940 miles (1520 km)
south-southeast of Tokyo, Japan at 4:00 AM MST today, Mar 28, 2000
(9:00 PM local time in Volcano Islands). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF
7.7 WAS COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location
may change slightly as additional data are received from other
seismograph stations. This earthquake is located in a remote area
and at intermediate depth. Therefore no damage or casualties are
expected. This is the largest earthquake in this general area since
a magnitude 8.7 event on November 24, 1914.
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Response 41 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Apr 2, 2000 (01:41) * 6 lines
EARTHQUAKE - April 1, 2000 8:17 pm Hawaiian Standard time
Guestimating it 5.5 magnitude
More in the morning when we know what happened and any aftershocks. Near Pu'u o'o
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Response 42 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Apr 2, 2000 (12:32) * 3 lines
We had a quiet night, as far as I know. This was one of the strongest Earthquakes of recent times. Its epicenter was
near Pu'u O'o on Kilauea's Southeast rift. It felt like some tremendously strong had shoved the entire house very abruptly - an unusual type. Usually they shake back and forth.
John reported this morning "I had dozed off and it woke me up. Certainly shook the six-story building I live in."
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Response 43 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Apr 2, 2000 (12:54) * 3 lines
This is what a 7.2 earthquake did to a house here (this was the strongest I have ever felt, and that is sufficient for the rest of my life, thank you!)
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Response 44 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Apr 2, 2000 (13:05) * 10 lines
The latest!
http://wwwneic.cr.usgs.gov/neis/bulletin/000402061818.HTML
Great maps here. The HVO is still asleep, I think. Not much being reported yet except that the magnitude has been revised downward, per usual. I guessed at the time between 4.5 and 5. Not bad !!! The info available so far is:
00/04/02 06:18:18 UTC 19.37N 155.27W Depth: 10.0 km 4.9Mb HAWAII
25 miles (40 km) SSW of Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii
More as it becomes available.
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Response 45 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Apr 6, 2000 (15:02) * 6 lines
If these earthquake updating maps continue to update we'll have a good resource here to check; For California
For Oregon and Washington State:
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Response 46 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, May 4, 2000 (13:38) * 21 lines
TSUNAMI BULLETIN NUMBER 1TSUNAMI BULLETIN NUMBER 1
WEST COAST AND ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER/NOAA/NWSISSUED MAY 4 AT 0455 UTC
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION BULLETIN FOR ALASKA, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND CALIFORNIA ONLY...
NO, REPEAT NO, WATCH OR WARNING IS IN EFFECT.
AN EARTHQUAKE, PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE 7.1, OCCURRED AT
2021 ADT ON MAY 3, OR 2121 PDT ON MAY 3, OR 0421 UTC ON MAY 4.
THE EARTHQUAKE WAS LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA OF:
MINAHASSA PENINSULA, SULAWESI NEAR 0.0N, 123.5E.
THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER WILL ISSUE A TSUNAMI
INFORMATION BULLETIN FOR HAWAII AND OTHER AREAS OF THE PACIFIC.
EVALUATION: BASED ON LOCATION AND MAGNITUDE THE EARTHQUAKE WAS
NOT SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE A TSUNAMI DAMAGING TO CALIFORNIA,
OREGON, WASHINGTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA OR ALASKA. SOME AREAS MAY
EXPERIENCE SMALL SEA LEVEL FLUCTUATIONS. IN AREAS OF INTENSE
SHAKING, LOCALLY GENERATED TSUNAMIS CAN BE TRIGGERED BY SLUMPING.
THIS WILL BE THE ONLY BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT BY THE
WEST COAST AND ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER UNLESS CONDITIONS
WARRANT.IF AVAILABLE, REFER TO THE INTERNET SITE
HTTP://WCATWC.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Response 47 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, May 4, 2000 (13:52) * 22 lines
EQ MAG 7.3 MINAHASSA PENINSULA, SULAWESI
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for SeismologyReply to: sedas@ghtmail.cr.usgs.gov
(internet)
sedas@neisb.cr.usgs.gov (internet - alternate)
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A major earthquake occurred
IN THE SULAWESI REGION, INDONESIA about 100 miles (160 km)
south-southeast of Gorontalo at 10:21 PM MDT today, May 3, 2000 (May
04 at 12:21 PM local time in Sulawesi). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF
7.3 WAS COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location
may change slightly as additional data are received from other
seismograph stations. This earthquake is the largest in this
general area since a magnitude 7.8 event on November 29, 1998
located about 130 miles (210 km) southeast of today's earthquake.
The 1998 earthquake killed 41 people and injured over 160, mainly on
Mangole and Taliabu. No reports of damage or casualties have been
received at this time for today's earthquake; however, it may have
caused damage due to its location and size.
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Response 48 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, May 8, 2000 (17:32) * 3 lines
Please check out this most important URL. My son just sent it to me and it is something you should definitely access. Thanks!
http://www.intplsrv.net/jcems/californ.htm
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Response 49 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, May 19, 2000 (18:09) * 23 lines
Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 14:52:51 -0700
Subject: EQ MAG 5.8 SOUTHERN ALASKA
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for Seismology
Reply to: sedas@ghtmail.cr.usgs.gov (internet)
sedas@neisb.cr.usgs.gov (internet - alternate)
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A moderate earthquake
occurred IN SOUTHERN ALASKA about 65 miles (100 km) west-southwest
of Homer or about 180 miles (290 km) southwest of Anchorage at 2:34
PM MDT today, May 19, 2000 (12:34 PM ADT in Alaska). A PRELIMINARY
MAGNITUDE OF 5.8 WAS COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude
and location may change slightly as additional data are received
from other seismograph stations. The earthquake was felt at
Anchorage, Eagle River, English Bay, Homer, Port Graham. Seldovia
and Seward. There have been no reports of damage.
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Response 50 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, May 30, 2000 (00:37) * 1 lines
At 4pm Hawaiian Standard Time we had a 4.0 eaarthquake near Halemaumau (the fire pit at the summit of Kilauea Volcano). It felt like a slight shove of my chair and creaking of the furniture. Thought someone was in the bedroom shoulder surfing again.
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Response 51 of 1924: Maggie (sociolingo) * Tue, May 30, 2000 (03:10) * 1 lines
I just cannot imagine this!!! Maybe I should come and experience it!
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Response 52 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, May 30, 2000 (16:58) * 1 lines
I've just been asked/told that we move to California. I am upset because it means more long-term commitment to something I do not want to do with a person who is capricious enough to leave me there and move on and I'd be stuck without home or friends...I think he is crazy! Of course California has them too, EQ's) but not nice ones.
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Response 53 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, May 30, 2000 (17:03) * 1 lines
Now whatya think of my horizontal bars. Changed the background back so now we can read what is being posted...
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Response 54 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Thu, Jun 1, 2000 (05:43) * 1 lines
Minor eartquake in Sydney yesterday - most unusual.
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Response 55 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 1, 2000 (13:37) * 1 lines
Bet it surprised the inhabitants!
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Response 56 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 4, 2000 (16:06) * 17 lines
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER World Data
Center A for Seismology Reply to: sedas@ghtmail.cr.usgs.gov (internet)
sedas@neisb.cr.usgs.gov (internet - alternate) The following is a release
by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information
Center: A major earthquake occurred OFF THE WEST COAST OF SUMATERA,
INDONESIA about 70 miles (110 km) south-southwest of Bengkulu or 335 miles
(540 km) west-northwest of Jakarta at 10:28 AM MDT today, Jun 4, 2000
(11:28 PM local time in Sumatera). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.9 WAS
COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change
slightly as additional data are received from other seismograph stations.
No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time;
however, this earthquake may have caused substantial damage and casualties
due to its location and size. The earthquake was reported felt at Jakarta
and in Singapore. An aftershock with preliminary magnitude of 6.7 was
recorded about 11 minutes after this event.
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Response 57 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Mon, Jun 5, 2000 (07:00) * 1 lines
The Sumatran earthquake looks more serious than first thought. Many deaths and injuries and I suppose we will have to wait for a while before we get pictures on our T.V. of the same. 7.9 is very large.
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Response 58 of 1924: geospring (sprin5) * Mon, Jun 5, 2000 (08:30) * 1 lines
Huge, man.
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Response 59 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 5, 2000 (14:10) * 1 lines
Having been through a 7.2, it is truly terrifying...and Hawaii building standards are quite strict. I can only imagine the destruction and the mess in the grocery stores. I will keep you updated as I find things, and Anne, please post if you hear first!
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Response 60 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Mon, Jun 5, 2000 (22:37) * 1 lines
It looks as the death rate might soar. Apparently many are beneath rubble. Death count at present 50 - with hundreds injured. Power supplies cut and causing much disruption in rescue. Will inform if I hear more.
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Response 61 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Tue, Jun 6, 2000 (02:46) * 1 lines
As I feared the Earquake in Sumatra is much worse than at first though. It is now reported via the London Times - deaths are in the hundreds and injuries at least 500. Many outlying Islands have not yet been assessed. It looks as this is a bad one.
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Response 62 of 1924: Cheryl (CherylB) * Tue, Jun 6, 2000 (17:09) * 1 lines
I have heard that the survivors are living outside for the time being. They are too afraid to go into any structure still standing.
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Response 63 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 6, 2000 (21:36) * 46 lines
http://www.lineone.net/cgi-bin/loadcontent.pl?page=/cgi-bin/drecgi/express/00/06/06/news/n2520earthquake-d.html
Maggie, thank you! You could have posted it!
Hundreds feared dead after huge undersea earthquake hits island
The death toll from a massive undersea earthquake which hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra yesterday is expected to run into hundreds.
The quake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, struck at night, throwing people from their beds, flattening villages and leaving many thousands homeless across six provinces. Hundreds of aftershocks added to the damage and panic.
The true scale of the disaster was slow to emerge because the quake destroyed communications in the worst-affected region of Bengkulu, a province of about 1.2 million people near the epicentre.
Doctors in the provincial capital of Bengkulu town decided to treat casualties in a car park, fearing that aftershocks might bring down the state hospital.
They were said to have lost a number of colleagues in the disaster and had run out of blood supplies and anaesthetic due to the sheer number of casualties.
"Patients being operated on without anaesthetic could be heard screaming," said the state news agency Antara.
Electricity and water supplies had been cut and most telephone lines were down. Rescuers frantically dug through the rubble of ruined buildings in search of bodies and trapped survivors.
"It was very panicky. People were running everywhere and screaming after the quake hit us," said one resident.
Bengkulu airport was closed because of damage to communications equipment and to the passenger terminal. Some roads to the city were said to be blocked by landslides. "Many houses have collapsed and the walls on bigger buildings have been fractured," said one survivor.
"I helped to save three of my neighbours who I found had been trapped beneath the rubble of their homes."
There were reports that the island of Enggano, which is about 125 miles from Bengkulu town and has a population of around 1,500, had also been badly hit.
"About 90 per cent of houses on the island are damaged," said health department chief Ali Muchtar.
A total of 60 people were confirmed dead last night and almost 500 were reported to have been injured, but the toll was expected to soar dramatically once rescue teams reach the rural areas.
By comparison, last year's Turkish earthquake, in which 17,000 people died, was much less powerful, at 7.4 on the Richter scale. In addition, as a developing country, Indon-esia's emergency services are badly trained and very poorly equipped.
Seismologists said that the tremor was centred 20 miles beneath the Indian Ocean - quite near the surface in geological terms - some 400 miles north-west of the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
The quake was felt across much of the western half of the Indonesian archipelago, including Jakarta and neighbouring Singapore, where many residents fled their homes as the tremor rattled high-rise buildings.
More than 260 smaller tremors were recorded through the day, frightening residents and hampering rescuers. "The quake went on for many minutes," said Bengkulu police sergeant Hariyono. "Dozens of homes have been destroyed and almost all houses and buildings in the city seem to have been damaged. People are terrified every time they feel aftershocks."
Navy spokesman Rear Marshall Ontowiryo said two warships carrying food and medical supplies had been dispatched to the area.
Up to 20 rescue workers from Britain's disaster relief team RAPID UK were on stand-by after the group offered to help the Indonesian authorities.Spokesman Stefan Hopkins said RAPID UK, which helped after last year's earthquakes in Turkey, could use sniffer dogs and heat-seeking equipment to find survivors.
© Express Newspapers, 2000
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Response 64 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Thu, Jun 8, 2000 (06:48) * 1 lines
Another huge aftershock today.
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Response 65 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 8, 2000 (16:48) * 1 lines
It is not unusual that aftershocks are as strong or stronger than the initial quake. That is what is frightening. The first shake loosens everything. The later ones make what is loose crumble, fall down and bury the unwary who remain inside. That is why no one will go back home after a strong one! Just as the 4 or so wave in a Tsunami does the most damage, so it is with earth quakes.
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Response 66 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (20:18) * 33 lines
Strong Quake Rocks Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake rocked Taiwan early on Sunday, injuring
more than 10 people, but there were no immediate reports of major damage,
seismologists and media said.
Semiconductor makers in northern Hsinchu Science Park, one of the world's
top microchip production bases and a motor of Taiwan's export economy,
were unaffected, the state-funded Central News Agency (CNA) said.
The Central Weather Bureau said the quake, registering 6.7 on the Richter
scale, occurred at 2:23 a.m. and was felt throughout the island.
It was centered 29 miles north of the sparsely populated Jade Mountain in
central Taiwan.
Operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and United
Microelectronics Corp were normal as there were no power outages at the
Hsinchu Science Park Taiwan's Silicon Valley, CNA said.
A killer quake last September caused widespread power outages islandwide,
disrupting production at TSMC, Taiwan's leading made-to-order foundry
chipmaker.
On Sunday, six aftershocks measuring between 4.3 and 5.1 on the Richter
scale jolted the island in the next two hours, the weather bureau said.
More than 10 people were rushed to hospital after either suffering bone
fractures or being cut by broken glass when they fled their homes in Puli in
the central county of Nantou, independent cable broadcaster TVBS said.
Three people were injured by falling rocks near Puli, CNA said.
Many residents in the area were afraid to return to their homes and wandered
in the streets, TVBS said.
One person jumped from his second-floor home in central Taiwan and was
slightly injured, the broadcaster said.
Puli, close to the epicenter of the devastating September 21 earthquake
measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, suffered outages.
Last year's killer quake and a series of strong aftershocks killed 2,400 people
and wrecked 52,000 buildings on the island.
Taiwan lies on a seismically active stretch of the Pacific basin and
earthquakes occur frequently.
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Response 67 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (19:09) * 3 lines
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,National Earthquake Information Center:
A strong earthquake occurred IN ICELAND, about 55 miles (90 km) east-southeast of Reykjavik at 9:41 AM MDT today, Jun 17, 2000 (3:41 PM local time in Iceland). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 6.6 WAS COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change slightly as additional data are received from other seismograph stations. There have been some reports of damaged roads in the area. The earthquake was felt in large parts of Iceland. This is the largest earthquake in this general area since a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on May 6,1912.
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Response 68 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (05:10) * 1 lines
Would it be to do with vulcanism. After all Sertsey was part of a volcanic eruption some years ago. I just wondered if this was a pre-a volcanic eruption?
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Response 69 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (17:20) * 17 lines
Iceland sits astride the Mid-Atlantic Rift which is where the ocean is spreading as the Pacific gets smaller. As the crust spreads and ruptures new magma rises and eventually surfaces into a new island - which is Surtsey's story. The mid-aisan problem is a puzzle since no known fractures exist there. You can bet the latest technology and the brightest grad students are rushing there to figure out what is happening. I'll let you know as soon I hear more.
NEWEST EARTHQUAKE REPORT:
World Data Center A for Seismology
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A major earthquake occurred
IN THE SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN, about 110 (180 km) south-southeast of the
Cocos Islands or about 820 miles (1320 km) southwest of Jakarta,
Indonesia at 8:44 AM MDT today, Jun 18, 2000 (9:14 PM local time in
Cocos Islands). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.5 WAS COMPUTED FOR
THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change slightly as
additional data are received from other seismograph stations. This
earthquake is located in a remote area and no damage or casualties
are expected. However, this is believed to be the largest
earthquake on record in the area.
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Response 70 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (21:56) * 1 lines
Cocos Islands being Australian is a little more explicit, although I find it hard to fathom. (excuse pun). How can a 7.2 earthquake not cause any damage - the police apparently reported it was a very mild quake. Was it very deep seated or what. Also is it strange to have such a quake in the Indian Ocean - I don't think I have noticed such a one before.
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Response 71 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (00:49) * 1 lines
I went through a 6.8 and 7.2 magnitude. The larger one did less damage because the epicenter was in the mantle beneatth 22,000 ft of water and the crustal plate. We all shook and glassware fell off the shelves but no buildings fell down. The 6.8 one was shallower and was a nightmare to ride out!
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Response 72 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (08:35) * 1 lines
Thank you. There was a minor quake in Western Australia today - not sure if it had anything to do with the Cocos Islands. Also they were expect tsinami to hit with 2 metre waves in North Western Australia which did not eventuate.
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Response 73 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (15:27) * 1 lines
Thank goodness for the non-tsunami events. Thanks!
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Response 74 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 20, 2000 (23:51) * 15 lines
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for SeismologyReply to: sedas@ghtmail.cr.usgs.gov (internet)
sedas@neisb.cr.usgs.gov (internet - alternate)
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A strong earthquake
occurred about 40 miles (70 km) east-southeast of reykjavik at 6:52
PM MDT today, Jun 20, 2000 (Jun 21 at 12:52 AM local time in
Iceland). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 6.6 WAS COMPUTED FOR THIS
EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change slightly as
additional data are received from other seismograph stations. This
earthquake occurred in the same general area as a magnitude 6.6
earthquake on June 17, 2000. There have been some reports of power
outages in the epicentral area. This earthquake was felt strongly
in Reykjavik and was felt throughout Iceland. There have been no
reports of damage or casualties at this time.
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Response 75 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (00:51) * 1 lines
Marcia is that the first or second earthquake felt in Iceland - the cracks in the roads and fields were horrific as was the damage to houses - on our news this morning.
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Response 76 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (01:51) * 30 lines
Yes, and on ours. It looked all to familiar!
Wednesday June 21 8:41 AM ET
Earthquake Shakes Southwest Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) - Many Icelanders awoke with a jolt Wednesday as an
earthquake shook the southwestern part of the island, knocking down a dozen houses but
causing no serious injuries.
The Meteorological Institute said the temblor had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck at 12:52
a.m. local time. The epicenter was close to Hestfjall, in the Grimsnes area of south Iceland.
The quake apparently followed an earthquake of similar magnitude on Saturday, which
caused some electrical and water outages.
A bridge over the Thjorsa was temporarily closed for
inspection but reopened Wednesday morning.
Hot water pipes broke between the town of Selfoss and the
villages of Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri. Civil Defense officials
said about a dozen houses were destroyed and twice as
many seriously damaged in the Grimsnes area, a popular
place for summer cottages.
The U.S. Geological Survey in Washington also registered the magnitude at 6.6, and said
the quake occurred 6.2 miles below ground.
Before the past two quakes, the last event of that size in Iceland took place in 1910.
Iceland, where there are many active volcanoes, frequently experiences minor
earthquakes.
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Response 77 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 25, 2000 (00:00) * 1 lines
Welcome and aloha, Masoud...please post something!
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Response 78 of 1924: Masoud Taghaboni (masoud) * Sun, Jun 25, 2000 (00:12) * 2 lines
i am a begineer in this Site!!
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Response 79 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 25, 2000 (00:15) * 1 lines
Welcome! You did just fine. Tell us what you are studying...You are the first real person who knows about these things. We are honored!
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Response 80 of 1924: (sprin5) * Sun, Jun 25, 2000 (12:38) * 1 lines
Welcome Massoud!
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Response 81 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Jun 28, 2000 (15:55) * 15 lines
EQ MAG 4.5 MONTANA
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for Seismology
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A light earthquake occurred
20 miles (40km) ESE of Missoula, Montana (pop 42,000) at 8:29 AM MDT
today, Jun 28, 2000 (8:29 AM MDT in Montana). A PRELIMINARY
MAGNITUDE OF 4.5 WAS COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude
and location may change slightly as additional data are received
from other seismograph stations. This event was felt as far south
as Hamilton, Montana. No reports of damage or casualties have been
received at this time.
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Response 82 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 8, 2000 (00:40) * 16 lines
EQ MAG 6.3 RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for Seismology
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A strong earthquake
occurred IN THE RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS about 150 miles (240
km) west of Adak, Alaska or about 1320 miles (2120 km) west
southwest of Anchorage, Alaska at 9:47 AM MDT today, Jul 7, 2000
(7:47 AM ADT in Alaska). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 6.3 WAS
COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change
slightly as additional data are received from other seismograph
stations. This earthquake is located in a remote area and no damage
or casualties are expected.
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Response 83 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jul 9, 2000 (01:27) * 57 lines
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Apoyo Volcano, Nicaragua
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Destructive Earthquake at Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua
---------------------------------------------------------------
Today, 6 of July, at 1:30 PM local time (19:30 GMT) a magnitude 5.4
earthquake occurred near the northern rim of Laguna de Apoyo (Apoyo
volcano), about 32 km southeast of Managua, at 11.96 N 86.02 E, focal depth
less than 1 km.
The shock was felt widely in the Pacific part of Nicaragua, there are also
reports from the Atlanic region. The event was felt strong in Managua
(Intensidad Mercalli V-VI), very strong (VI) in the city of Masaya (5 km to
the epicenter) and was destructive in the vicinities of Laguna de Apoyo.
There the maximum intensity might have reached VII or VIII. Numerous
landslides occurred in the crater walls, surface faulting was observed,
trees and electricity lines broke, total and partial destruction of
houses and electricity lines occurred. The road to the village at the beach
of Laguna de Apoyo was interrupted by landslides.
About 70 people were injured and four children were killed due to
collapsing walls or roofs of their houses.
At Masaya volcano, at about 8 km from the epicenter, minor collapses of
the walls of Santiago crater occurred. No changes in the degassing activity
of the volcano were observed.
In Masaya, one of the mayor Nicaraguan towns, houses, walls and other
constructions were damaged.
Electricity and telephone networks were affected in the vicinities of
Laguna de Apoyo. The cellular telephon network had a mayor blackout after
the earthquake.
One minute before the earthquake a precursor occurred; after the main shock
a series of aftershocks was recorded by the Nicaraguan seismic network,
many of them beeing felt in Masaya and even Managua. This activity is still
going on.
Laguna de Apoyo is a volcanic crater of 8 km diameter which was formed by
large volcanic explosions several thousand years ago. No volcanic activity
is known in historical times. The recent seismic activity (hopefully) has
no volcanic background but is caused by mayor tectonic faults trending NNW
at the northern rim of the crater.
The earthquake was one of the strongest seismic events in the Nicaraguan
volcanic chain in the last decades. and is comparable with the Managua
earthquake 1972 (10,000 deaths), the earthquake of Rivas 1985 (minor
damages), and the earthquake in the Fonseca Bay 1999.
It is expected that aftershock activity continues in the next days and
weeks. INETER maintains a rather dense network of seismic stations in the
area between the cities of Managua, Masaya and Granada, one station is
situated in the epicenter area of the Apoyo earthquake.
There remain hazards from the aftershock activity, especially due to the
possibility of other landslides.
Government, Civil Defense, local Fire Departments and other organizations
were very active attempting first aid.
Local people are prepared to sleep outside their houses during the next
nights, many families left their homes, temporarily. Others, especially
children, were evacuated to Masaya or Granada city.
See additional information at the INETER Web site:
www.ineter.gob.ni/geofisica/sis
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Response 84 of 1924: anne hale (ommin) * Sun, Jul 9, 2000 (07:36) * 1 lines
Japan has copped it today, earthquake, typhoon and volcano blew up. My opinion perhaps they should consider not killing whales. Someone indeed is giving warning.
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Response 85 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jul 9, 2000 (13:31) * 1 lines
Anne, I talked last night with a Tanzania guy studying in Okinawa. He reported only a whole lot of rain. Now I awake to this new. I guess I had better check to see what David has forwarded about this latest disaster. Yup! Stop the whale killing would definitely be a great idea.
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Response 86 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 10, 2000 (23:11) * 26 lines
TSUNAMI BULLETIN NO. 001
PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER/NOAA/NWS
ISSUED AT 0146Z 11 JUL 2000
THIS BULLETIN IS FOR ALL AREAS OF THE PACIFIC BASIN EXCEPT
CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ALASKA.
. . THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION MESSAGE, NO ACTION REQUIRED . .
AN EARTHQUAKE, PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE 6.5, OCCURRED AT 0132 UTC
11 JUL 2000, LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 57.5N, LONGITUDE 154.5W
IN THE VICINITY OF KODIAK ISLAND REGION
EVALUATION: A PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI WAS NOT GENERATED BASED ON
EARTHQUAKE AND HISTORICAL TSUNAMI DATA.
THIS WILL BE THE ONLY BULLETIN ISSUED UNLESS ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
. . . NO PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI WARNING IS IN EFFECT . . .
RECIPIENTS OF THIS MESSAGE LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA, OREGON,
WASHINGTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ALASKA SHOULD REFER ONLY
TO WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER MESSAGES FOR
INFORMATION ABOUT ANY TSUNAMI THREAT IN THOSE AREAS.
STOP
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Response 87 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 17, 2000 (01:44) * 29 lines
California Earthquake
EARTHQUAKE INFORMATIONPRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT
Rapid Earthquake Location Service U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California
U.C. Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, Berkeley, California
Version 2: Updates lower and earlier versions of this earthquake report
A MINOR EARTHQUAKE OCCURRED AT 04:56 AM PDT Saturday, Jul 15, 2000.
THE MAGNITUDE 3.6 (ML) EVENT IS LOCATED 0 MILES SW OF CONCORD, CA
THE HYPOCENTRAL DEPTH IS 9.2 MILES.
This event has been reviewed by Steve Walter - USGS.
PRINCIPAL EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS_______________________________
Magnitude : 3.61 ML
Event Date & Time : 07/15/2000 04:56:39 AM PDT
07/15/2000 11:56:39 UTCLocation : 37.9730 N, 122.0355 W
: (37 deg. 58.38 min. N, 122 deg. 2.13 min. W)
Depth : 14.8 km. deep ( 9.2 miles)
Location Quality : Excellent
1 km ( 0 miles) SW (219 degrees) of Concord, CA
3 km ( 2 miles) NE ( 38 degrees) of Pleasant Hill, CA
8 km ( 5 miles) NNE ( 18 degrees) of Walnut Creek, CA
9 km ( 6 miles) WNW (292 degrees) of Clayton, CA
10 km ( 6 miles) ESE (121 degrees) of Martinez, CA
40 km ( 25 miles) ENE ( 57 degrees) of San Francisco City Hall, CA
ADDITIONAL EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS________________________________
number of phases : 176rms misfit : 0.13 seconds
horizontal location error : 0.1 kmvertical location error : 0.3 km
maximum azimuthal gap : 71 degrees
distance to nearest station : 7. kmevent ID: 51099915
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Response 88 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 17, 2000 (01:45) * 1 lines
Thanks, Kirk, for telling me about it. Thanks, David, for supplying the report above.
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Response 89 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 29, 2000 (00:41) * 18 lines
5.3 on 07/28/2000 05:48:42 GMT ----- BOUVET ISLAND REGION
10.0 km deep 54.24S 5.38E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.4 on 07/28/2000 12:38:32 GMT ----- SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 12.38S 166.46E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
5.5 on 07/28/2000 20:28:11 GMT ----- TAIWAN
33.0 km deep 23.35N 120.80E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
5.4 on 07/28/2000 20:28:11 GMT ----- TAIWAN
33.0 km deep 23.36N 120.82E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
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Response 90 of 1924: (sprin5) * Sat, Jul 29, 2000 (07:07) * 1 lines
Is that unusual to have three earthquakes at the exact same depth?
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Response 91 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 29, 2000 (23:51) * 16 lines
I think so. This service gives me the EQ info as soon as it is available and is often not adjusted for accuracy yet (by correlating the data from other seismograph stations).
5.2 on 07/29/2000 15:54:20 GMT ----- ANDREANOF ISL, ALEUTIAN IS.
82.3 km deep 51.32N 179.42W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.2 on 07/29/2000 09:54:41 GMT ----- KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA
164.2 km deep 53.05N 157.53E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.0 on 07/29/2000 12:09:54 GMT ----- SOUTH OF PANAMA
10.0 km deep 7.23N 79.38W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.0 on 07/29/2000 11:54:47 GMT ----- SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN
10.0 km deep 13.85S 97.28E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Sat Jul 29 17:01:40 GMT 2000
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Response 92 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jul 30, 2000 (14:19) * 7 lines
6.4 on 07/30/2000 12:25:45 GMT ----- SOUTHEAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 33.96N 139.28E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
5.6 on 07/30/2000 12:48:55 GMT ----- SOUTHEAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.00N 139.18E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb 5.1 on 07/30/2000 13:16:08 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.13N 139.19E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.2 on 07/30/2000 06:03:31 GMT ----- SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 10.85S 165.93E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 93 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jul 30, 2000 (14:23) * 5 lines
Honshu us rocking and rolling today! Wonder what is happening other than the usual subduction of the plates...
5.4 on 07/30/2000 00:18:00 GMT ----- SOUTHEAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 33.98N 139.28E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 94 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 31, 2000 (16:00) * 8 lines
Gi, did you feel this one?
5.3 on 07/31/2000 13:58:12 GMT ----- AZORES ISLANDS REGION
10.0 km deep 40.70N 29.36W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 95 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 31, 2000 (20:06) * 7 lines
Honshu is still rocking
5.0 on 07/31/2000 04:37:06 GMT ----- OFF E COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
33.0 km deep 39.70N 143.47E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 96 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Jul 31, 2000 (22:21) * 8 lines
5.6 on 07/31/2000 23:01:53 GMT ----- KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
33.0 km deep 29.26S 176.32W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.8 on 07/31/2000 22:44:33 GMT ----- FIJI ISLANDS REGION
33.0 km deep 16.74S 174.50E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 97 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 1, 2000 (14:39) * 6 lines
5.3 on 08/01/2000 07:10:47 GMT ----- LUZON, PHILIPPINES
33.0 km deep 14.98N 122.29E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 98 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 1, 2000 (17:20) * 19 lines
5.1 on 08/01/2000 05:54:39 GMT ----- NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
33.0 km deep 6.13S 151.60E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/01/2000 04:35:45 GMT ----- AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
10.0 km deep 38.89N 29.02W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.4 on 08/01/2000 09:21:37 GMT ----- FIJI ISLANDS REGION
33.0 km deep 16.68S 174.28E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
5.5 on 08/01/2000 10:19:00 GMT ----- OFF W COAST OF N SUMATERA
33.0 km deep 4.19N 93.01E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 99 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 1, 2000 (20:55) * 12 lines
5.0 on 08/01/2000 08:39:17 GMT ----- SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
33.0 km deep 60.31S 26.58W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.6 on 08/01/2000 18:54:46 GMT ----- MID-INDIAN RIDGE
10.0 km deep 38.82S 78.34E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Ms
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 100 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 2, 2000 (16:32) * 15 lines
5.0 on 08/02/2000 00:23:06 GMT ----- NEAR COAST OF GUATEMALA
111.3 km deep 13.73N 90.50W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.2 on 08/02/2000 00:37:16 GMT ----- TONGA ISLANDS
191.0 km deep 17.92S 174.79W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.2 on 08/01/2000 18:17:31 GMT ----- SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 21.53S 169.71E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 101 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 3, 2000 (19:03) * 18 lines
5.1 on 08/01/2000 15:17:40 GMT ----- MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
441.9 km deep 5.67N 124.34E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
6.8 on 08/03/2000 01:09:38 GMT ----- SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 12.09S 166.38E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mw
5.5 on 08/03/2000 13:18:09 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.24N 139.18E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/02/2000 21:42:27 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.11N 139.28E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 102 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 3, 2000 (21:26) * 19 lines
5.5 on 08/03/2000 19:22:11 GMT ----- NEAR COAST OF PERU
33.0 km deep 17.59S 71.85W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Ms
5.3 on 08/03/2000 17:01:57 GMT ----- SOUTH OF MARIANA ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 11.88N 143.07E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.2 on 08/03/2000 19:25:55 GMT ----- NEAR COAST OF PERU
33.0 km deep 17.67S 71.97W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.2 on 08/03/2000 19:23:38 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.13N 138.99E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.2 on 08/03/2000 05:30:12 GMT ----- KYUSHU, JAPAN
33.0 km deep 31.16N 131.35E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/03/2000 12:13:10 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.16N 139.08E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/03/2000 11:27:04 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.09N 139.15E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.0 on 08/02/2000 10:33:43 GMT ----- KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
33.0 km deep 29.07S 176.46W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 103 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Aug 5, 2000 (00:19) * 8 lines
7.0 on 08/04/2000 21:13:03 GMT ----- SAKHALIN ISLAND, RUSSIA
10.0 km deep 48.85N 142.23E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
5.6 on 08/04/2000 07:47:40 GMT ----- NORTHERN MOLUCCA SEA
82.3 km deep 0.01N 126.60E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 104 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 7, 2000 (01:48) * 25 lines
5.3 on 08/05/2000 08:30:12 GMT ----- BANDA SEA
152.0 km deep 6.28S 130.29E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/05/2000 02:55:07 GMT ----- BANDA SEA
160.2 km deep 7.28S 128.65E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.0 on 08/05/2000 06:13:32 GMT ----- EASTER ISLAND REGION
10.0 km deep 24.41S 112.10W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
6.3 on 08/06/2000 07:27:18 GMT ----- BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
451.6 km deep 28.89N 139.46E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
7.2 on 08/06/2000 07:27:16 GMT ----- BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
433.9 km deep 28.84N 139.52E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mw
5.3 on 08/05/2000 19:43:09 GMT ----- BANDA SEA
181.7 km deep 5.79S 130.40E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 105 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 7, 2000 (15:38) * 14 lines
EQ MAG 3.3 TEXAS PANHANDLE REGION
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for Seismology
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey,
National Earthquake Information Center: A minor earthquake occurred
15 miles (20 km) NNW of Amarillo, Texas. at 11:19 AM MDT today, Aug
7, 2000 (12:19 PM CDT in Texas). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 3.3 WAS
COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change
slightly as additional data are received from other seismograph
stations. Felt at Amarillo. This earthquake is in the same general
area as the magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred on August 2,
2000. There have been no reports of damage.
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 106 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 9, 2000 (15:25) * 7 lines
5.1 on 08/07/2000 05:23:36 GMT ----- SOUTHEAST OF RYUKYU ISLANDS
10.0 km deep 28.98N 131.18E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/07/2000 03:39:20 GMT ----- SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 12.04S 166.35E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.4 on 08/07/2000 15:29:50 GMT ----- SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 11.77S 165.93E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 107 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 10, 2000 (14:20) * 7 lines
5.0 on 08/10/2000 07:07:09 GMT ----- SAKHALIN ISLAND, RUSSIA
10.0 km deep 48.82N 142.19E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
6.3 on 08/09/2000 22:55:59 GMT ----- FIJI ISLANDS REGION
33.0 km deep 16.86S 174.39E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
3.3 on 08/10/2000 14:15:15 GMT ----- 12 mi. W of Pismo Beach, CA
0.0 km deep 35.13N 120.85W Source: CALTECH Quality: D Type: ML
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 108 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Aug 12, 2000 (13:17) * 8 lines
5.2 on 08/11/2000 03:09:34 GMT ----- MARIANA ISLANDS
53.4 km deep 13.08N 144.54E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.2 on 08/11/2000 17:31:13 GMT ----- NEAR COAST OF PERU
57.7 km deep 17.91S 70.25W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.7 on 08/12/2000 10:26:15 GMT ----- IRIAN JAYA, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 3.10S 136.15E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
5.0 on 08/12/2000 14:13:09 GMT ----- NORTHERN EAST PACIFIC RISE
10.0 km deep 8.34N 103.98W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 109 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 14, 2000 (22:22) * 9 lines
5.5 on 08/13/2000 07:04:08 GMT ----- NORTH OF PANAMA
33.0 km deep 12.00N 82.66W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
4.0 on 08/13/2000 18:17:48 GMT ----- 17 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
16.9 km deep 40.37N 124.49W Source: BERKELY Quality: C* Type: Mw
5.1 on 08/13/2000 04:19:01 GMT ----- NORTHERN PERU
33.0 km deep 5.20S 77.62W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
3.1 on 08/13/2000 20:46:44 GMT ----- 4 km ( 9 mi) WSW of Ludlow, CA
5.6 km deep 34.66N 116.30W Source: WEBMINER Quality: Z Type: Z
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 110 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 15, 2000 (20:19) * 18 lines
6.6 on 08/15/2000 04:30:08 GMT ----- KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
358.0 km deep 31.52S 179.73E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mw
5.1 on 08/15/2000 15:55:26 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.09N 139.22E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.0 on 08/15/2000 15:02:59 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.18N 139.28E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/15/2000 17:37:11 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.04N 139.16E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.3 on 08/15/2000 17:22:28 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.20N 139.15E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.5 on 08/15/2000 20:20:43 GMT ----- KURIL ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 43.05N 146.73E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 111 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 15, 2000 (20:20) * 1 lines
Honshu is really rocking!!!
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 112 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 16, 2000 (01:57) * 3 lines
6.7 on 08/15/2000 04:30:09 GMT ----- KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
358.3 km deep 31.52S 179.68E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mw
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 113 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 16, 2000 (22:20) * 6 lines
5.4 on 08/16/2000 18:34:37 GMT ----- MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
33.0 km deep 6.43N 124.81E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.7 on 08/17/2000 00:04:29 GMT ----- TONGA ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 21.91S 174.56W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 114 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 17, 2000 (17:33) * 16 lines
3.5 on 08/17/2000 14:41:39 GMT ----- 0 km ( 6 mi) N of New Idria, CA
8.6 km deep 36.50N 120.66W Source: WEBMINER Quality: Z Type: Z
5.0 on 08/16/2000 12:53:01 GMT ----- NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IRAN
33.0 km deep 36.69N 54.32E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.3 on 08/17/2000 13:59:59 GMT ----- TONGA ISLANDS REGION
33.0 km deep 17.05S 172.50W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Ms
3.2 on 08/17/2000 13:41:41 GMT ----- 31 mi. NNW of Coalinga, CA
0.0 km deep 36.53N 120.62W Source: CALTECH Quality: B Type: MC
5.5 on 08/17/2000 18:40:09 GMT ----- NORTHERN SUMATERA, INDONESIA
72.4 km deep 5.75N 94.76E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 115 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Aug 18, 2000 (13:02) * 9 lines
3.1 on 08/18/2000 14:12:17 GMT ----- 1 km E of The Geysers
1.7 km deep 38.80N 122.80W Source: BERKELY Quality: A* Type: Ml
5.4 on 08/18/2000 13:21:03 GMT ----- NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN CHILE
69.2 km deep 19.13S 70.18W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.5 on 08/18/2000 01:52:20 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.10N 139.15E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 116 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Aug 20, 2000 (01:14) * 6 lines
5.1 on 08/18/2000 18:15:05 GMT ----- NORTHERN ALGERIA
10.0 km deep 36.12N 5.24E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
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Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 117 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (01:12) * 6 lines
It is so dull today that the earth is not even quaking. Only one yesterday and one today!
5.4 on 08/20/2000 07:55:48 GMT ----- MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
169.0 km deep 7.52N 126.37E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 118 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (16:29) * 11 lines
5.9 on 08/21/2000 09:16:28 GMT ----- SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
33.0 km deep 53.08S 46.33W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Ms
6.1 on 08/21/2000 09:16:25 GMT ----- SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
10.0 km deep 53.08S 46.32W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mw
5.4 on 08/20/2000 22:38:30 GMT ----- SULAWESI, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 1.29S 123.26E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Mon Aug 21 14:45:46 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 119 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 22, 2000 (18:23) * 11 lines
5.6 on 08/22/2000 13:51:25 GMT ----- SOLOMON ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 6.17S 154.66E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Tue Aug 22 14:50:45 GMT 2000
5.0 on 08/21/2000 13:25:47 GMT ----- YUNNAN, CHINA
58.8 km deep 25.77N 102.33E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Tue Aug 22 15:20:38 GMT 2000
6.1 on 08/21/2000 09:16:25 GMT ----- SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
10.0 km deep 53.08S 46.17W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mw
date: Tue Aug 22 16:20:54 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 120 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (00:43) * 4 lines
5.8 on 08/22/2000 16:55:16 GMT ----- TURKMENISTAN-IRAN BORDER REG
33.0 km deep 38.28N 57.11E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Ms
date: Tue Aug 22 18:05:48 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 121 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (14:26) * 15 lines
5.0 on 08/23/2000 13:41:26 GMT ----- TURKEY
10.0 km deep 40.70N 30.90E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Wed Aug 23 15:05:53 GMT 2000
5.4 on 08/23/2000 15:46:10 GMT ----- REVILLA GIGEDO ISLANDS REGION
10.0 km deep 21.22N 108.82W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
5.2 on 08/23/2000 16:15:31 GMT ----- NORTHERN CHILE
116.6 km deep 22.53S 68.10W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Wed Aug 23 16:50:42 GMT 2000
5.0 on 08/22/2000 20:53:23 GMT ----- SULAWESI, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 1.41S 123.11E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Wed Aug 23 17:05:43 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 122 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 24, 2000 (22:01) * 8 lines
5.7 on 08/24/2000 11:36:44 GMT ----- SOUTHERN SUMATERA, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 6.00S 102.69E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Thu Aug 24 13:36:42 GMT 2000
5.0 on 08/23/2000 14:57:11 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.12N 139.20E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Thu Aug 24 19:36:44 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 123 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Aug 26, 2000 (22:03) * 6 lines
Weekend again - even the earth is taking a break:
5.1 on 08/26/2000 09:02:51 GMT ----- ANDREANOF ISL, ALEUTIAN IS.
222.3 km deep 53.29N 175.05W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Sat Aug 26 14:20:37 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 124 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Aug 28, 2000 (14:48) * 13 lines
6.7 on 08/28/2000 15:05:51 GMT ----- SERAM, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 3.95S 127.45E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
date: Mon Aug 28 16:05:47 GMT 2000
6.7 on 08/28/2000 15:05:51 GMT ----- SERAM, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 3.95S 127.45E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
date: Mon Aug 28 16:05:47 GMT 2000
5.7 on 08/28/2000 03:36:57 GMT ----- TALAUD ISLANDS, INDONESIA
46.1 km deep 4.45N 126.81E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Mon Aug 28 17:05:47 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 125 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (00:28) * 7 lines
6.8 on 08/28/2000 15:05:50 GMT ----- SERAM, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 4.00S 127.49E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
date: Mon Aug 28 18:21:30 GMT 2000
6.4 on 08/28/2000 19:29:26 GMT ----- BANDA SEA
48.4 km deep 4.15S 127.21E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Ms
date: Mon Aug 28 20:50:54 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 126 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 30, 2000 (00:27) * 11 lines
5.0 on 08/29/2000 02:00:35 GMT ----- NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
10.0 km deep 34.31N 139.11E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Tue Aug 29 17:21:17 GMT 2000
5.3 on 08/29/2000 07:14:47 GMT ----- NORTHERN SUMATERA, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 2.95N 96.28E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Tue Aug 29 17:51:35 GMT 2000
5.0 on 08/29/2000 18:57:13 GMT ----- CATAMARCA PROVINCE, ARGENTINA
135.2 km deep 27.44S 67.39W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Tue Aug 29 19:50:45 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 127 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Aug 30, 2000 (16:03) * 18 lines
Mahalo to American_Patriot_1
EARTHQUAKES-
August 29 2000- Indonesian Islands Jolted By Strong Quake-
A magnitude 6.8 quake jolted Indonesia's Maluku Islands at 10:00 PM
(22:00) on Tuesday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries
but seismologists in that area predicted that a tsunami would occur.
The quake was followed 33 minutes later by a magnitude 5.9 aftershock.
Seismologists reported that the quake was centered about 50 miles
west-southwest of the capital city of Ambon, and occurred 21 miles beneath the
earth's surface.
August 29 2000- Colombia Jolted By A Quake-
A magnitude 4.3 quake jolted the region of Columbia on Monday
afternoon, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake
occurred 19 miles beneath the earth's surface. Last year a magnitude
6.2 quake struck the same region and killed at least 1,230 people. Also,
left 250,000 homeless.
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 128 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 31, 2000 (00:19) * 7 lines
5.1 on 08/30/2000 00:59:40 GMT ----- KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND
148.9 km deep 29.38S 177.56W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
5.1 on 08/30/2000 12:17:17 GMT ----- NEAR ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 52.97N 173.18E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Wed Aug 30 19:20:50 GMT 2000
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 129 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Aug 31, 2000 (00:21) * 10 lines
EARTHQUAKE-
August 30 2000- Australians Awakened By Quake-
A magnitude 4.5 quake hit SE Australia just after 11:00 PM (22:00)
Tuesday night. The quake was centered near Boolarra South, about 105 miles
SE of the state capital of Melbourne. This quake was by far one of the
strongest quakes to ever hit Victoria mainly of the region of its
capital Melbourne. The last time they ever had a quake higher than 4.5 was
in 1986 under Mt. Baw Baw.
(thanx, A_P1)
Topic 26 of 99 [Geo]: EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
Response 130 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Sep 3, 2000 (16:19) * 114 lines
Earthquake Startles California's Wine Country
NAPA, Calif. (Reuters) - A medium-sized earthquake jolted
northern California's wine country on Sunday, causing at least
one serious injury and cutting power to thousands as windows
shattered, bottles crashed off store shelves and people were
shaken out of their beds.
``It felt like a bolt of lightning hit the house. ... It was
just crash, and everything kept on rolling,'' Napa Valley
resident Brian Murdoch told KCBS radio after the quake,
measuring magnitude 5.2, hit at about 1:36 a.m. (4:36 a.m.
EDT/0836 GMT) near Yountville, about 50 miles (80 km) north of
San Francisco.
The city of Napa declared a state of emergency to cope with
the aftermath of the quake, although officials said that the
temblor appeared to have left more shaken nerves than actual
physical destruction.
``It's a real shock and rude awakening for us,'' Napa Mayor
Ed Henderson said as he inspected downtown damage.
``I think we're over the worst part. It depends on the
aftershocks. They say it will take from three to seven days to
determine what the aftershocks (are) or if there will be any.
We're kind of gearing up for that.''
Napa County Emergency Services spokeswoman Mary Jean
McLaughlin said inspectors found lots of broken windows and a
few cracks in buildings but the area appeared to have escaped
relatively lightly.
``Overall, there is no major structural damage,'' she said.
''The damage seems to be inside homes, inside businesses, things
falling off walls. ... Having gone through the earthquake, it
was scary.''
BOY HIT BY FALLING OBJECTS
A young boy who was hit by falling objects during the
earthquake was taken to Children's Hospital Medical Centre in
Oakland, where he was reported to be in critical condition.
Area hospitals treated one man for a heart attack as well as
several dozen people for minor injuries after the quake.
The United States Geological Survey office in Menlo Park,
California, reported that the initial earthquake was followed
by at least two aftershocks, both under 2 magnitude.
Jonathan Franks, a spokesman for Pacific Gas and Electric
Co., said that a total of about 10,000 homes lost power
immediately after the earthquake, although by midmorning
service had been restored to most customers.
''We've got fewer than 500 left without power, and we're
guess-timating they should be hooked up by noon,'' Franks said.
In the Napa Valley area, home to many of California's most
famous wineries, residents reported being shaken awake by the
earthquake, which was felt as far south as San Francisco.
``I woke up and jumped out of bed and screamed,'' one woman
told a reporter. ``I looked out my window and just (saw) blue
flashes of light all over the place.''
Employees at supermarkets were faced with aisles full of
smashed bottles and toppled cans, while many local businesses
reported the windows had shattered in the earthquake.
``It wasn't very long ... but it was really like jerky and
shaky. It was crazy. Look at the aisles,'' Frankie Herkins said
outside one supermarket.
``I went to my mom's house, which was across town, and all
her dishes were destroyed,'' another resident, Brian Snook, told
a television reporter outside the store. ``I came here. It's
destroyed. Wine bottles everywhere. We've got canned food
everywhere. It's just everything. Every aisle is destroyed.''
CLEANUP UNDER WAY
Pam Cody, a spokeswoman for the city of Napa, said the
cleanup was well under way, although the state of emergency
would continue amid the threat of aftershocks.
``At daybreak, city assessment teams have begun to assess
and repair damage to public facilities. Currently, there are 10
main water leaks, and water has been shut off,'' Cody said,
adding that trash containers were being distributed throughout
the city to assist with the cleanup.
Henderson, who described the quake as one of the strongest
he had ever felt, credited early precautions with heading off
what could have been a bigger disaster.
``We've really been pushing the seismic retrofit in our
city, and I think this will encourage some of the people to
really come along and get on board,'' the mayor said.
While local residents nursed their bruises and surveyed the
damage, officials warned that more aftershocks were possible.
But USGS geologist Steve Walter said the quake struck on a
little-known fault and was unlikely to be a precursor of
anything much more violent.
``This is a fault that in the past has not produced any
earthquake larger than magnitude 3. It's unlikely that it could
produce something much larger than what we've seen already,'' Walter said.
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U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
World Data Center A for Seismology
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey:
A moderate earthquake occurred about 3 miles west-southwest of
Yountville, California at 2:37 AM MDT today, Sep 3, 2000 (1:37 AM
PDT in California). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 5.2 WAS COMPUTED FOR
THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location have been computed by
the USGS in Menlo Park, California, and may change slightly as
additional data are received from additional seismograph stations.
There have been reports of one minor injury and some damage in the
Yountville area. The quake was felt widely in the San Francisco Bay
area and at Sacramento.
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5.3 on 09/03/2000 08:21:23 GMT ----- FIJI ISLANDS REGION
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date: Sun Sep 3 20:21:13 GMT 2000
5.1 on 09/03/2000 11:01:28 GMT ----- KURIL ISLANDS
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date: Sun Sep 3 23:05:44 GMT 2000
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More on the Napa California Quake:
NAPA, Calif. (Reuters) - A medium-sized earthquake jolted
northern California's wine country on Sunday, causing at least
one serious injury and knocking out power to thousands as
windows shattered, bottles crashed off store shelves and people
were shaken out of their beds.
``It felt like a bolt of lightning hit the house. ... It was
just crash, and everything kept on rolling,'' Napa Valley
resident Brian Murdoch told KCBS radio after the quake,
measuring magnitude 5.2, hit at about 1:36 a.m. PDT near
Yountville, about 50 miles north of San Francisco.
The city of Napa declared a state of emergency to cope with
the aftermath of the quake, although officials said that the
temblor appeared to have left more shaken nerves than physical
destruction.
``It's a real shock and rude awakening for us,'' Napa Mayor
Ed Henderson told a television reporter as he inspected
downtown damage.
``I think we're over the worst part. It depends on the
aftershocks. They say it will take from three to seven days to
determine what the aftershocks (are) or if there will be any.
We're kind of gearing up for that.''
Napa County Emergency Services spokeswoman Mary Jean
McLaughlin said inspectors found lots of broken windows and a
few cracks in buildings but the area appeared to have escaped
relatively lightly.
``Overall, there is no major structural damage,'' she said.
''The damage seems to be inside homes, inside businesses, things
falling off walls. ... Having gone through the earthquake, it
was scary.''
BOY HIT BY FALLING OBJECTS
A young boy, who was hit by falling objects during the
earthquake, was taken to Children's Hospital Medical Center in
Oakland, where he was reported to be in critical condition.
Area hospitals treated several dozen people for minor injuries
after the quake.
The United States Geological Survey office in Menlo Park,
California, reported that the initial earthquake was followed
by at least two aftershocks, both under 2 magnitude.
Officials at Pacific Gas and Electric Co., said that about
10,000 homes lost power immediately after the earthquake, but
service had been restored to almost all customers by
mid-afternoon.
In the Napa Valley area, home to many of California's most
famous wineries, residents reported being shaken awake by the
earthquake, which was felt as far south as San Francisco.
``I woke up and jumped out of bed and screamed,'' one woman
told a reporter. ``I looked out my window and just (saw) blue
flashes of light all over the place.''
Jason Smith, a spokesman for the Red Cross, said that a
temporary shelter in a Napa church opened and was expected to
offer accommodation to about 70 people, most of them residents
of a large apartment complex that had experienced masonry
damage in the quake.
Luckily for wine lovers and the local tourist trade, a
number of wineries contacted by Reuters said they had not been
impacted by the earthquake.
But employees at supermarkets were faced with aisles full
of smashed bottles and toppled cans, while local businesses
reported that windows had shattered in the earthquake.
``It wasn't very long ... but it was really like jerky and
shaky. It was crazy. Look at the aisles,'' Frankie Herkins said
outside one supermarket.
``I went to my mom's house, which was across town, and all
her dishes were destroyed,'' another resident, Brian Snook, told
a television reporter outside the store. ``I came here. It's
destroyed. Wine bottles everywhere. We've got canned food
everywhere. It's just everything. Every aisle is destroyed.''
CLEANUP UNDER WAY
Pam Cody, a spokeswoman for the city of Napa, said the
cleanup was well under way, although the state of emergency
would continue amid the threat of aftershocks.
``At daybreak, city assessment teams began to assess and
repair damage to public facilities. Currently, there are 10
main water leaks, and water has been shut off,'' Cody said,
adding that trash containers were being distributed throughout
the city to assist with the cleanup.
California's state Office of Emergency Services dispatched
five response teams, including 25 fire trucks, to help local
officials assess the damage.
``Today's quake is a wake-up call to Californians that
earthquakes can happen at any time,'' OES director Dallas Jones
said in a news release. ``All residents should heed this warning
and develop home and workplace earthquake plans.''
Henderson, who described the quake as one of the strongest
he had ever felt, credited early precautions with heading off
what could have been a bigger disaster.
``We've really been pushing the seismic retrofit in our
city, and I think this will encourage some of the people to
really come along and get on board,'' the mayor said.
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5.4 on 09/05/2000 00:32:46 GMT ----- SOUTHERN INDIA
33.0 km deep 17.15N 73.80E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Tue Sep 5 01:51:01 GMT 2000
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Response 135 of 1924: Maggie (sociolingo) * Tue, Sep 5, 2000 (05:02) * 4 lines
This was sent to me yesterday - pix of the results of the Napa earthquake
http://search.news.yahoo.com/search/news?p=earthquake+napa&c=news_photos
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Response 136 of 1924: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Sep 5, 2000 (15:54) * 13 lines
Thanks, Maggie!!! David has decided there is something worse than being in a terrible earthquake...Missing it altoghther!
5.2 on 09/05/2000 08:42:59 GMT ----- TONGA ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 21.96S 174.54W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Tue Sep 5 16:35:52 GMT 2000
5.3 on 09/05/2000 17:48:26 GMT ----- ANDREANOF ISL, ALEUTIAN IS.
33.0 km deep 51.45N 178.46W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Tue Sep 5 17:36:09 GMT 2000
5.1 on 09/05/2000 15:43:32 GMT ----- TONGA ISLANDS
33.0 km deep 21.85S 174.51W Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Tue Sep 5 18:37:03 GMT 2000
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More on the napa earthquake
Published Tuesday, September 5, 2000
Victims seek aid to rebuild
By Lisa Shafer
TIMES STAFF WRITER
A day after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Napa Valley wine country, a 5-year-old boy remained hospitalized in critical condition and hundreds of property owners continued to report damage.
As residents return from Labor Day weekend travels, Napa officials said they expect to get as many as 2,500 reports of structural damage.
At a meeting scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today, City Council members are expected to approve a request that Gov. Gray Davis declare a state of emergency for the area. Federal relief also is expected to be sought to help with damage a county emergency official said likely would top $15 million.
City officials said Monday that 72 people were injured in Sunday's earthquake. Its epicenter was along an unnamed fault three miles southwest of Yountville and six miles northwest of Napa.
Most injuries were minor, but at least three people required hospitalization.
The most seriously injured was Nathan Schank, 5, who was hit by up to 300 pounds of rock and mortar from a fireplace as the boy slept in his family's living room. Nathan, listed in critical but stable condition Monday night, underwent about 31/2 hours of surgery Sunday after being transferred to Children's Hospital Oakland. He will require several more surgeries to treat multiple fractures to his right forearm and a fractured pelvis, hospital officials said.
"He is in really, really critical condition," said nursing supervisor Luanne Palmer, adding that the boy had lost a lot of blood.
A 37-year-old woman was in stable condition Monday at Queen Of The Valley Hospital in Napa. She injured her leg after being jolted as she tried to check on her children, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Another victim, a 41-year-old Napa man, was discharged from a local hospital Monday afternoon after treatment for head injuries.
Conditions improved Monday for many residents temporarily left homeless.
A Red Cross shelter set up Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church in Napa closed Monday, but Red Cross officials said the shelter could reopen if needed.
Forty-one people, mostly residents of a damaged apartment complex on South Freeway Drive, slept at the shelter Sunday, spokesman Jason Smith said. At least 34 others registered with the shelter but then found other accommodations, he said.
By Monday afternoon, building inspectors had assessed 250 to 300 buildings reported damaged in the quake, said Lisa Harper, a city spokeswoman. About 95 percent of the houses inspected had at least part of a chimney topple, and she said there also were numerous reports of water heaters separated from walls.
aAs residents return to damaged houses after Labor Day, and as more property owners realize the city will inspect the damage upon request, the tally of damaged buildings could reach 2,500, Harper said.
The only building to initially receive a red tag -- meaning no one should enter -- was Kragen Auto Parts on Trancas Street. But a store manager allowed several reporters into the building Monday morning to show what he said was strictly "cosmetic" damage -- broken windows and fallen ceiling tiles. Later, city officials said they'd replaced Kragen's red tag with a yellow one, allowing limited entry.
Neal O'Haire of the county's Office of Emergency Services said it is hard to gauge whether the area will receive federal disaster relief, though he is hopeful.
"It wasn't a major catastrophe," he said. "But this is a relatively rare natural disaster. It's also an election year and there are a lot of people who need help."
Napa County, he said, would seek help to pay for public expenses and damage to civic buildings, as well as loans or grants for families. Many of the Napa victims, he said, live in older homes and have low to moderate incomes.
"Even if they have earthquake insurance, the deductibles are so high," he said.
At least one Napa resident found a silver lining as he cleaned up his house and barber shop after the quake.
George Alvarez, 68, a former Richmond resident who moved to Napa 15 years ago, discovered the earthquake had jostled some of his long-lost treasures into view.
Alvarez took a break from his Labor Day cleanup at George's Barber Shop to show off a few of his finds -- an old electric razor and two stuffed animals he once planned to give his grandchildren.
"That's the good thing about this earthquake," said Alvarez.
Another discovery he made was that old bottles of hair spray in his three-chair shop might need to be pitched. After one old bottle fell during the earthquake, its contents ate a hole in the linoleum floor, he said sheepishly.
Alvarez promptly nailed a velvet John Wayne painting back on the shop's wall in the hours after the quake. He did not have as much success fixing his storefront windows.
The yellow pages on his barber shop counter opened to "glass." Alvarez said he heard he wouldn't be able to get anyone to replace the plywood for days.
"Everyone in town knows when I'm open," he said. "But I want to see them."
Still, Alvarez considered himself lucky that his property experienced only minor damages.. Sunday was his 51st wedding anniversary.
"It (the anniversary) came in with a big bang," he said. "I won't forget this one!"
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5.1 on 09/06/2000 04:26:43 GMT ----- NORTHERN MOLUCCA SEA
33.0 km deep 1.48N 126.51E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: A Type: Mb
date: Wed Sep 6 13:06:36 GMT 2000
5.1 on 09/06/2000 07:20:39 GMT ----- SOUTHERN SUMATERA, INDONESIA
33.0 km deep 4.52S 101.91E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Wed Sep 6 13:36:43 GMT 2000
3.1 on 09/05/2000 17:39:28 GMT ----- 38 mi. NW of Big Pine, CA
24.5 km deep 37.49N 118.85W Source: CALTECH Quality: C Type: ML
5.2 on 09/04/2000 17:26:00 GMT ----- OFF W COAST OF N SUMATERA
33.0 km deep 4.20N 94.91E Source: GLDFSCR Quality: B Type: Mb
date: Wed Sep 6 15:06:23 GMT 2000
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Response 139 of 1924: Maggie (sociolingo) * Fri, Sep 8, 2000 (05:56) * 10 lines
Simulating Quakes Rocks The House
Sydney - September 5, 2000
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/earthquake-00b.html
- Australian scientists have built a suburban house and then destroyed it with simulated cyclones and earthquakes to make future homes safer and more affordable. The scene of the destruction was the whole building test laboratory at CSIRO Infrastructure Systems Engineering at Highett, Melbourne, Australia. This facility has established a unique capability to measure the complete load distribution in a light-frame building – for the first time in the world. "It is now possible to evaluate the performance of any component of a house and relate it to the way the rest of the structure behaves when subject to severe events such as earthquakes," says Dr Greg Foliente of CSIRO Infrastructure Systems Engineering. "We can tell just which bits fail and how they hold together under severe stress – even down to a single nail. "The entire house is fully supported by load cells (sensors) at its base with each unit capable of measuring loads in three principal directions to duplicate the forces created in a major natural
isaster. A desktop computer manages the entire instrumentation and data visualisation system. "This is the first full-scale test house in the world to be instrumented in this way, and to this extent. "The data collected will enable combined testing and modelling for the design of new and innovative products and to determine locations