Another Cascadia Earthquake? ...

[GrayGoose]

Wasn't California supposed to fall into the Pacific decades ago?

 

[kmk1012]

Wasn't California supposed to fall into the Pacific decades ago?

Too bad it hasn't happened. Look how many have escaped and ruined the neighboring states in that time. Dang, thanks for reminding me.

 

[Cavedweller]

This org says big quake to hit Cali by tomorrow. Dunno.


http://www.quakeprediction.com/Los Angeles Earthquake Forecast.html

While I don't wish massive earthquakes on anyone I am curious to see if earthquake prediction technology is improving.

I'm betting against it. Website looks pretty cheesy, ad heavy, and not very scientific. Studying earthquakes since 2005? You might find some good info there on where to get a GED tho.

Critics say:

"The website Quack Predict
has been tracking Luke's predictions since May 16, 2012. As of March 28, 2013, he's had two successful predictions (read: lucky guesses) out of 132 total predictions - or an accuracy rate of 1.52%."

I guess we'll know pretty soon.

 

[The Heretic]

Geologist highlights Portland buildings at risk of collapse in earthquake

Unreinforced masonry buildings are at the greatest risk of collapse during major earthquakes, and Portland still has many of them.

www.kgw.com

 

[Croat]

I've been through a somewhat large one, Loma Prieta 1989. Good shake, 60+ people killed, collapsed buildings and freeways at Richter 6.9. But that's not remotely comparable to Japan's 9.1 in 2013. Cascadia Fault also has history of quakes 9 or greater. When that happens (not a question of if) we'll all be kissing a lot of what we knew in the Northwest goodby, and that possibly includes our own arses.

 

[WAYNO]

The Ring of Fire has been doing a lot of adjusting lately...

 

[ATCclears]

4.3 in Puget Sound tonight at 7:21pm PT.

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ew1696818070/executive

 

[P7M13]

I've been through a somewhat large one, Loma Prieta 1989. Good shake, 60+ people killed, collapsed buildings and freeways at Richter 6.9. But that's not remotely comparable to Japan's 9.1 in 2013. Cascadia Fault also has history of quakes 9 or greater. When that happens (not a question of if) we'll all be kissing a lot of what we knew in the Northwest goodby, and that possibly includes our own arses.

As long as there a dominant number of Kali turds in the great flush, I can abide.