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September 27-29 is an Elenin orbit day.
An eartquake is likely to happen..
I'm thinking..
Central America/Mexico , due to the 5.8 that hit Guatamala not to long ago.
or
British Columbia/Washington because of the earthquake that hit Canada..
what do you think?
Gotta love Jim Furyk. When the earthquake that rocked the entire Eastern Seaboard hit as he was discussing belly putters, well ... check it out. He didn't run screaming from the room, alas. Stay frosty, Jimmy.
Apparently there's been a ca 5.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Virginia about 30 miles east of Charlottesville. The earthquake was shallow so it's effects were felt widely. It is reported that buildings in NY City were evacuated, as well as the Pentagon. The USGS page is here.
Read the...
and if it did hit could it affect the Valley?
It has a video and everything http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/031711-is-california-next-for-big-earthquake
...had this kind of experience? Two days before the earthquake, I dreamt that the field opposite my house split open because of an earthquake, then a large wave started heading towards my house, I was looking out of my window in horror and I could see two Asian people with cameras round their...
Anna B, no it's not.
OK, how about Alice doesn't live here anymore?
FYI, Lucy Girl, the death toll is little over 10K, and yes I care. I see you don't keep up with much news.
morth, if I am an idiot, you must be scum.
UberX and Victoria, I agree. Great choices especially Jackie Chan. Love his...
Anna B, no it's not.
OK, how about Alice doesn't live here anymore?
FYI, Lucy Girl, the death toll is little over 10K, and yes I care. I see you don't keep up with much news.
morth, if I am an idiot, you must be scum.
UberX and Victoria, I agree. Great choices especially Jackie Chan. Love his...
Anna B, no it's not.
OK, how about Alice doesn't live here anymore?
FYI, Lucy Girl, the death toll is little over 10K, and yes I care. I see you don't keep up with much news.
morth, if I am an idiot, you must be scum.
UberX and Victoria, I agree. Great choices especially Jackie Chan. Love his...