Earthquake in the United Kingdom

AT_curiousB · Sep 23, 2002, 04:28 AM

Just thought that I would post about this.

Earthquakes do not happen often in the UK, or at least earthquakes that can be felt that is.

This link to the news story, http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm...atestheadlines

The epicentre of the Quake which happened at about 00.54 this am was the city of Birmingham, about 17 miles from where I live. I had just retired to my pit, when loud rumble, coupled with building shaking, and ended with a tremendously loud crack sound. I could hear small debris falling which had obviously been loosened. I thought, WOW, went outside to join the neighbours, looked around could not see any visible damage, we all laughed, confirmed to each other that we had all heard the same thing, and toddled back of to bed.

Now I am aware that many of you out there live in areas where a small earthquake like this is commonplace, the point is that here in the UK they are not, and boy was it a shock to the system. At least it gives a better understanding to news stories about earthquakes having experienced for the first time in my life a real one, and gives better insight to the fact that there aint no warning, it just happens.

Anyways just thought I would post for your edification.

Bill

kinetic · Sep 23, 2002, 02:26 PM

It was felt over a large part of England and Wales but I didn't hear a thing

Ryoko · Sep 23, 2002, 02:27 PM

the only earthquake i've ever felt was a 5.75... knocked down a few condemned buildings in the town i lived but claimed no lives and caused no injuries.

***Zardon*** · Sep 23, 2002, 02:31 PM

didnt feel a thing in ireland

but I heard people on the radio today talking about it. sounded like fun.

fornicatarachnid · Sep 23, 2002, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by Zardon
didnt feel a thing in ireland but I heard people on the radio today talking about it. sounded like fun.

mmm, about as much fun as a building falling on you're head lol

~~TIGER~~ · Sep 30, 2002, 05:30 PM

Wow, would that not b classed as a headache?????????

GravY · Oct 1, 2002, 01:45 AM

I have felt two earth quakes here in Michigan over the past 20yrs or so.. very small but you could feel the ground shake as if a very heavy truck went past but it had a rolling rythm to it.. best description I can give.. both times it was confirmed on the news that we had indeed had a small quake..

Kelsenellenelvian · Oct 1, 2002, 04:16 AM

I would never know the difference between a quake or my child...

Sep 23, 2002, 04:28 AM	#1
AT_curiousB DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 128 Rep Power: 0	Earthquake in the United Kingdom Just thought that I would post about this. Earthquakes do not happen often in the UK, or at least earthquakes that can be felt that is. This link to the news story, http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm...atestheadlines The epicentre of the Quake which happened at about 00.54 this am was the city of Birmingham, about 17 miles from where I live. I had just retired to my pit, when loud rumble, coupled with building shaking, and ended with a tremendously loud crack sound. I could hear small debris falling which had obviously been loosened. I thought, WOW, went outside to join the neighbours, looked around could not see any visible damage, we all laughed, confirmed to each other that we had all heard the same thing, and toddled back of to bed. Now I am aware that many of you out there live in areas where a small earthquake like this is commonplace, the point is that here in the UK they are not, and boy was it a shock to the system. At least it gives a better understanding to news stories about earthquakes having experienced for the first time in my life a real one, and gives better insight to the fact that there aint no warning, it just happens. Anyways just thought I would post for your edification. Bill __________________ Bill

Oct 1, 2002, 01:45 AM	#7
GravY Master Shake Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 199 Rep Power: 0	I have felt two earth quakes here in Michigan over the past 20yrs or so.. very small but you could feel the ground shake as if a very heavy truck went past but it had a rolling rythm to it.. best description I can give.. both times it was confirmed on the news that we had indeed had a small quake.. __________________ Amd 2400+ @ 2415mhz 11.5x210, Vantec Aeroflow, 512mb Pc3200 5-2-2-2, 9500np->9700 [color=red]17697[/color] 3dmark2k1 [color=red]5630[/color] 3dmark03, Epox 8rda+ Mobo, WD Special 8mb cache 80gig, Plex 48/24/48

Oct 1, 2002, 04:16 AM	#8
Kelsenellenelvian Master of my own Destiny Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: EverDawn Kingdom,TruEarth Posts: 1,395 Rep Power: 0	I would never know the difference between a quake or my child... __________________ [color=#0000ff] Download Windows Post-Install Wizard v4.3.8 and WPI Lite v1.2 Here [/color][color=red][color=blue][/color][/color]

Sep 23, 2002, 02:26 PM	#2
kinetic DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester England Posts: 2,559 Rep Power: 0	It was felt over a large part of England and Wales but I didn't hear a thing

Sep 23, 2002, 02:27 PM	#3
Ryoko American Soldier Join Date: May 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,725 Rep Power: 0	the only earthquake i've ever felt was a 5.75... knocked down a few condemned buildings in the town i lived but claimed no lives and caused no injuries.

Sep 23, 2002, 02:31 PM	#4
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,285 Rep Power: 3150	didnt feel a thing in ireland but I heard people on the radio today talking about it. sounded like fun.

Sep 30, 2002, 05:30 PM	#6
~~TIGER~~ BANNED Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: OLDHAM Posts: 591 Rep Power: 0	Wow, would that not b classed as a headache?????????