Geology works!

Aug 23, 2011 17:02

At least my "Oh shit!" earthquake skills are still up to par. Building started shaking and I immediately ran for a doorway. Too bad the door in it was locked. Sigh. Definitely don't want to ride out another major earthquake on the top floor of an office building again.

I think I had enough adrenaline for one afternoon.

EDIT: HA! I knew if I ( Read more... )

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attilatehbun August 23 2011, 21:30:49 UTC
I had the exact same thought! until I realized that all the doorways around me are not actually doorframes, just holes cut in walls. Uhhhhh.

Good to know you're alright!

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tsaiko August 23 2011, 21:37:23 UTC
They actually evacuated the building for 30 minutes (which makes sense, given that East Coast buildings are not made to withstand earthquakes). No injuries and no damage either at work or home. Hope your place came though just as well.

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jaysons_lady August 25 2011, 05:38:10 UTC
I'm in MS so I'm just waiting for the New Madrid to act up again, at which point I will run outside, as that is safer than my house.

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