Scientists say to prepare for a major earthquake in Reno, NV! - GoFuckYourself.com

DateDoc · 04-26-2008, 06:45 PM

After strongest quake in a series shakes Reno, officials urge residents to prepare for worse

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Scientists urged residents of northern Nevada's largest city to prepare for a bigger event as the area continued rumbling Saturday after the largest earthquake in a two-month-long series of temblors.

More than 100 aftershocks were recorded on the western edge of the city after a magnitude 4.7 quake hit Friday night, the strongest quake around Reno since one measuring 5.2 in 1953, said researchers at the seismological laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno.

The latest quake swept store shelves clean, cracked walls in homes and dislodged rocks on hillsides, but there were no reports of injuries or widespread major damage.

Seismologists said the recent activity is unusual because the quakes started out small and continue to build in strength. The normal pattern is for a main quake followed by smaller aftershocks.

"A magnitude 6 quake wouldn't be a scientific surprise," John Anderson, director of the seismological lab, said Saturday. "We certainly hope residents are taking the threat seriously after last night."

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DateDoc · 04-26-2008, 06:48 PM

Here is the quake map from USGS it will update itself as quakes happen.

baddog · 04-26-2008, 06:50 PM

Good excuse as any to move.

GrouchyAdmin · 04-26-2008, 06:51 PM

First, the frost kills the tulips last week, and now the fucking earth is gonna try to eat my TV.

DateDoc · 04-26-2008, 06:52 PM

I was just looking at the quakes on a google map and we have had some small ones in town today. Some as close as 3 miles from me. There is actually a fault that runs through downtown Reno I believe.

GrouchyAdmin · 04-26-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DateDoc

I was just looking at the quakes on a google map and we have had some small ones in town today. Some as close as 3 miles from me. There is actually a fault that runs through downtown Reno I believe.

I'm gonna blame it on the expensive train trench that.. got us absolutely nothing but higher fees, and is only guaranteed to survive another 7 years. How about you? Ready to grab a pitchfork and lead the towards the trench? I'll bring the Kool-Aid; You bring the Necronomicon.

04-26-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Scientists say to prepare for a major earthquake in Reno, NV! After strongest quake in a series shakes Reno, officials urge residents to prepare for worse RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Scientists urged residents of northern Nevada's largest city to prepare for a bigger event as the area continued rumbling Saturday after the largest earthquake in a two-month-long series of temblors. More than 100 aftershocks were recorded on the western edge of the city after a magnitude 4.7 quake hit Friday night, the strongest quake around Reno since one measuring 5.2 in 1953, said researchers at the seismological laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno. The latest quake swept store shelves clean, cracked walls in homes and dislodged rocks on hillsides, but there were no reports of injuries or widespread major damage. Seismologists said the recent activity is unusual because the quakes started out small and continue to build in strength. The normal pattern is for a main quake followed by smaller aftershocks. "A magnitude 6 quake wouldn't be a scientific surprise," John Anderson, director of the seismological lab, said Saturday. "We certainly hope residents are taking the threat seriously after last night." http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...LATE=D EFAULT http://www.gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/824153-earthquake-ground-shaking.html __________________

04-26-2008, 06:48 PM	#2
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Here is the quake map from USGS it will update itself as quakes happen. __________________

04-26-2008, 06:51 PM	#4
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	First, the frost kills the tulips last week, and now the fucking earth is gonna try to eat my TV. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

04-26-2008, 06:52 PM	#5
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	I was just looking at the quakes on a google map and we have had some small ones in town today. Some as close as 3 miles from me. There is actually a fault that runs through downtown Reno I believe. __________________

04-26-2008, 06:50 PM	#3
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Good excuse as any to move.