Earthquake

[pianowolfi]

Right before we had a little earthquake here. It was not a strong one, just a little shaking. But earthquakes scare the hell out of me. It feels existential

[pianistimo]

they are progressively getting stronger, too.  the thing is - if there is no God - there is no hope for survival.  but, the fact we still exist means that God must have a reason for us existing.  that's my take.  i know others disagree and think it's all tectonics.  but, if it were- those tectonics would have destroyed the entire planet by now!

[ahinton]

they are progressively getting stronger, too.  the thing is - if there is no God - there is no hope for survival.  but, the fact we still exist means that God must have a reason for us existing.  that's my take.  i know others disagree and think it's all tectonics.  but, if it were- those tectonics would have destroyed the entire planet by now!

Why would they have done so? - or rather why do you suggest that they would have done so?

Best,

Alistair

[pianistimo]

just as asteroids have not caused the earth to lose it's delicate balance - whenever there are huge earthquakes - the magnitude, imo, could cause a lot of stuff to go wrong at once.  i mean - we have tsunamis, fault lines, (not to mention gas lines - power lines - internet liens) - all this can be disrupted over the entire planet and dump us into a sort of 'ice-age,' too.  if enough volcanoes erupt - you have a lot of ash that closes off sunlight.

i'm not trying to say i'm scientific enough to explain things - but after witnessing video clips (we were gone at the time) of a huge piece of land in anchorage, alaska going into the cook inlet - and in seward (afterwards)- a GIANT tsunami - it's just a matter of degree.

if you have a REALLY big earthquake - really big things happen.

living in california was freakier than here onthe east coast (although i hear that a major earthquake could cause a big portion of the east coast to go under or be affected by tsunami).  at least when they happen frequently (earthquakes) you are used to the idea.  in california they happen frequently.  seeing the devastation of the northridge earthquake - the magnitude struck me there, too.  that people can suddenly be without major transportation lines.  ie - the freeway.  huge pieces of freeway were suddenly jutting out into thin air.

seems that there are different types of earthquakes.  one i remember feeling like 'surfing.'  there was a kind of undulating feel to it.  another - was simply like being shaken out of bed.  like someone just shaking the bed back and forth.  another - i remember a sort of train-like sound before hand.  a rumble.  anyways - i concur with pianowolfi that when they happen - it seems unreal.  but, it is very real in our world and you have to be prepared!

flashlights!  slippers near the bed.  clothes on preferably.   imean something on.  in california - we got to where we had this routine and knew how to turn the gas off.  we had water stored up.  and limited dried foodstuffs.  emergency plan - of where to go and what contacts.  but, you know - it's never a matter of being fully prepared enough.  especially in winter. they were saying to have blankets in the car and first aid kits - etc etc.  we usually never went beyond the basics for one person - so the rest of the family would be freezing.  if you live in cold climates - i think it might be a good idea to put in extra blankets or sleeping bags and snacks or whatever - in case you do have to drive somewheres.  the thing is - after major earthquakes - you can't really trust the roads and have to be very careful what is ahead. 

the san andreas fault line is really gaping in some places.

[ahinton]

just as asteroids have not caused the earth to lose it's delicate balance - whenever there are huge earthquakes - the magnitude, imo, could cause a lot of stuff to go wrong at once.  i mean - we have tsunamis, fault lines, (not to mention gas lines - power lines - internet liens) - all this can be disrupted over the entire planet and dump us into a sort of 'ice-age,' too.  if enough volcanoes erupt - you have a lot of ash that closes off sunlight.

i'm not trying to say i'm scientific enough to explain things - but after witnessing video clips (we were gone at the time) of a huge piece of land in anchorage, alaska going into the cook inlet - and in seward (afterwards)- a GIANT tsunami - it's just a matter of degree.

if you have a REALLY big earthquake - really big things happen.

living in california was freakier than here onthe east coast (although i hear that a major earthquake could cause a big portion of the east coast to go under or be affected by tsunami).  at least when they happen frequently (earthquakes) you are used to the idea.  in california they happen frequently.  seeing the devastation of the northridge earthquake - the magnitude struck me there, too.  that people can suddenly be without major transportation lines.  ie - the freeway.  huge pieces of freeway were suddenly jutting out into thin air.

the san andreas fault line is really gaping in some places.

Fair comment(s) - but you didn't answer my very short and simple question!...

Best,

Alistair

[pianowolfi]

The two problems we have in Basel: 1. It's an earthquake region because we have something similar like the san andreas fault.  2. It has been made a deep borehole to research abuot the possibilities of geothermal power. This borehole they have filled with water under pressure to heat it up. That caused an earthquake about a month ago so they had immediately to stop works. Perhaps this one was also caused by these works, I don't know. It's scary anyway

[term]

The two problems we have in Basel

Basel? In Germany?
I never thought earthquakes were even possible in Germany O.o

omg

[pianowolfi]

Basel? In Germany?
I never thought earthquakes were even possible in Germany O.o

omg

No it's in Switzerland close to the German border. 1356 happened a huge earthquake that destroyed the whole city. So a lot of people here are in fear of a prospective "big one" 

[nicco]

Move away for god sakes. Norway has an earthquake free environment

[prometheus]

Until all the oil bobbles and gas bobbles are empty and start to collapse.

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[pianowolfi]

Move away for god sakes. Norway has an earthquake free environment

Well my wife anyway always complains it were too hot here. And in Norway they are looking for musicians I heard? But... I love the warmth and the light.

Until all the oil bobbles and gas bobbles are empty and start to collapse.

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Lol lol lol 

[term]

No it's in Switzerland close to the German border. 1356 happened a huge earthquake that destroyed the whole city. So a lot of people here are in fear of a prospective "big one" 

lol sorry i guess i confused something here with a city in germany called baden baden (basel - baden...well whatever^^)

i can imagine. And what do officials or scientists say? Is there a risk for a big earthquake?

[pianowolfi]

lol sorry i guess i confused something here with a city in germany called baden baden (basel - baden...well whatever^^)

i can imagine. And what do officials or scientists say? Is there a risk for a big earthquake?

Yeah there is a risk. And most buildings are not safe....

[cmg]

the thing is - if there is no God - there is no hope for survival.  but, the fact we still exist means that God must have a reason for us existing.  that's my take.  i know others disagree and think it's all tectonics.  but, if it were- those tectonics would have destroyed the entire planet by now!

I was wondering how long it would take to insinuate the deity into a non-deity thread! 

[ahinton]

I was wondering how long it would take to insinuate the deity into a non-deity thread! 

But I bet you didn't feel any need to wonder who'd be the first to do it, though!...

Best,

Alistair

[cmg]

But I bet you didn't feel any need to wonder who'd be the first to do it, though!...

Best,

Alistair

Well, I must say the need to wonder quite successfully wanders when I enter the wilderness of a thread tread by the redoubtable P!!

And Happiest of New Years, AH!