Earthquake thread

Corrine · 23 Aug 2011

Both nuclear plants in VA have been taken offline. Pentagon, Federal Buildings in Washington, DC, evacuated. Preparations underway for possible after-shocks.

Bare Foot Kid · 23 Aug 2011

I just heard the Washington Monument may be tilted now.

noobvious · 23 Aug 2011

Bare Foot Kid said:

I just heard the Washington Monument may be tilted now.

The Leaning Tower of George?

Bare Foot Kid · 23 Aug 2011

noobvious said:

Bare Foot Kid said:

I just heard the Washington Monument may be tilted now.

The Leaning Tower of George?

marsmimar · 23 Aug 2011

noobvious said:

Bare Foot Kid said:

I just heard the Washington Monument may be tilted now.

The Leaning Tower of George?

Since we're talking Washington, D.C., I wonder if it's leaning to the left or the right?

noobvious · 23 Aug 2011

marsmimar said:

noobvious said:

Bare Foot Kid said:

I just heard the Washington Monument may be tilted now.

The Leaning Tower of George?

Since we're talking Washington, D.C., I wonder if it's leaning to the left or the right?

Whichever way it leans, the other side will blame the opposition for the earthquake.

Bare Foot Kid · 23 Aug 2011

marsmimar said:

noobvious said:

Bare Foot Kid said:

I just heard the Washington Monument may be tilted now.

The Leaning Tower of George?

Since we're talking Washington, D.C., I wonder if it's leaning to the left or the right?

That's a good one mate!

seekermeister · 23 Aug 2011

This reminds me of the accounts that I have read of the New Madrid quakes of 1811-1812, which was the largest in US history. While one account was in a novel, which I admit would be dramatized, it said that the animals were acting so crazily the two days prior to the first quake, that even the squirrels were running amok in herds. That is somewhat understandable, but apparently the quake was also heralded by a large comet, which some took as a omen.

Windows i7 920 · 23 Aug 2011

An earthquake broke out in Virginia apparently (my brother lives there, he's hoping his apartment isn't damaged too badly...). Around noon, I felt my house start shaking violently... and I live in New York.

brady · 23 Aug 2011

I heard a couple chairs tipped over

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