Most, if not all of you, are aware there was an earthquake in several Midwestern states this week. The video link at the end I found very interesting. I thought Byron Douglas handled himself well through the experience.
It must have been very disconcerting to watch what was happening on the big screen in front of him. The shaking picture was from their outdoor camera while overlaid on the screen were the current and projected conditions. From Byron's remarks he could feel something in the studio but it does not appear on the studio camera.
I have not experienced an earthquake. Neither is it on my "to do" list. But years ago while en route to my job in Owego there was an earthquake locally. I don't recall the intensity of it but my wife did feel it. I'm told that you don't feel an earthquake while moving in an auto. I guess that is so as I didn't feel it. Or maybe it has to be a certain richter scale level.
While visiting a museum of science there was a granite block with a richter measuring gage mounted on it. I was surprised at the sensitivity of it. I hit the granite surface with my fist and the needles moved. Not much but enough to change the chart reading.
So for an example of how to act "under earthquake" go to the following link.
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=7456649
This is directly from a morning news cast in Evansville, IN. I realize news casts are copy righted but I don't think I'm violating any rules by sharing it in the open. Should I win the prize at the end of this class that could be a different matter. Oh great and wonderful teacher don't let that stop you from drawing my name. I'll deal with the problem in good order.
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Michael was awakened in Chicago by the quake and was amazed that our 3 dogs plus 2 who were visited slept straight through, as did the 2 cats. So much for how they will warn us of problems, I guess.
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