Eastern Railroad Discussion > Did you feel that?!?! (Earthquake/Tremor)

Was awakened twice this morning here in Summerville, SC by tremors. The first very minor, but the second was as fairly strong. Checked with everyone at my house and everyone else felt at least the second one, so I know I'm not going crazy. (or we all are...) Anyways just wanted to put the word out for anyone interested. On a side note, my good friend Tim (Trainchaser here on TO) just started work on CSXT as a track worker so I am sure he will be doing some hi-railing today! Have fun there Tim! I'm going back to bed. lol

DoctorEvil
- Justin Englert
Summerville, SC

"Throw me a frickin' bone here!"

******UPDATE******

Earthquake was a 3.6 magnitude, epicenter was near Redbank Road here in Charleston. Link to the USGS page about it. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Quakes/us2008arar.php

DoctorEvil
-Justin Englert
Summerville, SC

"Laser"

Thanks for boring me there Justin. Go back to bed, I know you need it!!

Ian

3.6? Try a 6.3 we got back a few months ago...It was crazy!

In the East, 3.6 is a BIG DEAL.

I'm still watin' for the Big Unn ... lol

* JB *

toledopatch Wrote:
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> In the East, 3.6 is a BIG DEAL.

toledopatch Wrote:
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> In the East, 3.6 is a BIG DEAL.


What's an "Earthquake"?

/Mitch - in Philadelphia.

Don't laugh -- Charleston had a major earthquake in 1886 with estimated Richter between 6.6 and 7.3. Along the Atlantic coast where the soils are sandy, liquefaction is a high risk.

ctillnc Wrote:
liquefaction is a high risk.


And if liquefaction happens, what, exactly will happen?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_liquefaction