Well Keftenk, that may be true for the West coast but on the East coast, it's a different TYPE of Earthquake with regards to how our plates move and cause them compared to you all. Here's a little news for you with some highlights by Scientist Dr Michio Kaku who explains WHY it was so different then your "baby quakes". ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Keftenk
Earthquake on East Coast Va.
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08-25-2011, 12:30 AMGeesus
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08-25-2011, 12:37 AMAsterBarnivereA 5.8 quake to you westerners, is the end of the world to us Eastern (below sea level) folk...Quote:
Originally Posted by Keftenk
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08-25-2011, 01:07 AMsyntaxliesCalifornia building codes adhere to earthquake standards, east coast does not. the slightest movements in our ground could be deadly fyi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keftenk
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08-25-2011, 01:13 AMGeesusMehhhh that's not neccesarilly true Syntaxlies. The new Hospital buildings we just built and Hopkins ALLL are coded for EQs. The one nuke plant in VA that was close by was rated for something WAY more porwerful than what occured. Now, that doesn't mean that there AREN'T buildings not under code and of course older ones.Quote:
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08-25-2011, 01:21 AMTheVediscuz people plan smartQuote:
Originally Posted by syntaxlies
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08-25-2011, 01:27 AMZemeckis
I knew it happened somewhere and i felt it in WV
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08-25-2011, 01:32 AMGeesus
Yeah if anyone else looks at that link I posted for Keftenk; you will see the areas/states that felt the shocks.
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08-25-2011, 01:34 AMsyntaxliesno, people just adapt to live depending on their geographical location. Like what would Florida do if they got 10 feet of snow, nothing cause they dont have plows. It cost allot of money to build to earthquake standards so for the north east to do it would actually be dumb, not smart. It would have a negative impact on the construction industry here. Lets no forget how much death occurred in California before they "planed smart" because of natural disasters.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheVedis
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08-25-2011, 01:38 AMsyntaxliesJust because they built to EQ standards doesn't mean they had to. I live in philly so i can only speak for building codes up here. Anyone can choose to build to EQ standards but in California is law.Quote:
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Oh, and for power plants, im sure they have to abide by federal codes and not just local. They are in a league of their own. -
08-25-2011, 01:49 AMGeesusSo I researched REALLY quick and found this for east coast building codes.Quote:
Originally Posted by syntaxlies
"A current example, it might be argued, are the most recent requirements for seismic design in new construction in some parts of the country. As a direct result of FEMA efforts under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), seismic design is now required in regions of the country that ignored this until recently."
"The requirements are not as severe as in California, but they represent significant increases when compared to earlier codes."