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Cool Hand Lurker · 08-09-2020, 10:31 AM

Earthquake in NW North Carolina today, 5.1, almost in Brent Terry's backyard. The Model A's were probably rocking but they are used to that. I hope Brent didn't have any damage in his new shop.

holdover · 08-09-2020, 12:24 PM

Felt it here in Copper Hill Va. Slight tremor things shook a bit, no damage.

Gary Karr · 08-09-2020, 01:23 PM

Everyone thinks only of California when they think of earthquakes. The truth is that all states can and have had earthquakes. In fact, the Mississippi River was rerouted in 1811 and 1812 due to forceful earthquakes that occurred over several days.

M2M · 08-09-2020, 01:57 PM

CNN is reporting that Russia is behind the quake.

McMimmcs · 08-09-2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M2M

CNN is reporting that Russia is behind the quake.

It’s likely true!

Jack Shaft · 08-09-2020, 03:24 PM

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Loma Prieta,when 880 collapsed in Oakland the residents risked their lives to steal the wallets and valuables off the dead and dying before first responders could get in..such courage in the face of imminent danger

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-09-2020, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Lurker

Earthquake in NW North Carolina today, 5.1, almost in Brent Terry's backyard. The Model A's were probably rocking but they are used to that. I hope Brent didn't have any damage in his new shop.

Hey thanks but we're all good! It was felt according to our neighbors but no damage to our home or shop. Pennie & I were actually on our way to church during the 'quake so we really didn't know about it until we arrived at church about 8:20 or so. I texted fellow Fordbarner Randall Strickland who lives about 30 miles from Sparta to check on him. He said they were OK but definitely felt it. I hope he come on here and tells about it first-hand. Thanks for thinking about us.

Synchro909 · 08-09-2020, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by M2M View Post
CNN is reporting that Russia is behind the quake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

It’s likely true!

Do you mean the CNN part or the Russians?

77Birdman · 08-10-2020, 07:30 AM

There was a quake in VA a few years ago that we felt pretty good in Northern MD. It was strong enough to cause minor damage. I was working on scaffolding at the time and it was shaking in itself, so I never felt a thing!

Jim Brierley · 08-10-2020, 11:47 AM

We had a quake here in SoCal once.

CarlG · 08-10-2020, 06:38 PM

We have had several here in Alaska also. (But that was just yesterday.)

Synchro909 · 08-10-2020, 06:47 PM

It's been at least 3 decades since we had anything we could feel. I can't even imagine the horror of being in a 9.

Chris in WNC · 08-10-2020, 09:23 PM

hey, Lurker, howya doing?

Alice was at the kitchen table reading the paper and felt the quake + it rattled the coffee mugs on the shelf. Being a California girl, she knew exactly what it was.
I was out in the front yard watering the plants and didn't feel a thing.

Second earthquake I've missed. Back in the 80s there was a small quake in central Ohio. I was down in the basement and didn't even notice it. My former wife was upstairs and when the house trembled she thought "what in the world is he doing down there?"

Jeff/Illinois · 08-11-2020, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

We had a quake here in SoCal once.

THAT'S funny

30 Closed Cab PU · 08-12-2020, 10:55 AM

It took day or 2, but now I get it, had to think about it - hilarious

shew01 · 08-12-2020, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

We had a quake here in SoCal once.

Yeah. I’ve heard that a big fault might attract an earthquake,

or two,

or a bunch. Lol

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08-09-2020, 10:31 AM	#1
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,580	Earthquake Earthquake in NW North Carolina today, 5.1, almost in Brent Terry's backyard. The Model A's were probably rocking but they are used to that. I hope Brent didn't have any damage in his new shop.

08-09-2020, 12:24 PM	#2
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: Earthquake Felt it here in Copper Hill Va. Slight tremor things shook a bit, no damage.

08-09-2020, 01:23 PM	#3
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,517	Re: Earthquake Everyone thinks only of California when they think of earthquakes. The truth is that all states can and have had earthquakes. In fact, the Mississippi River was rerouted in 1811 and 1812 due to forceful earthquakes that occurred over several days.

08-09-2020, 01:57 PM	#4
M2M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia/USA/EU/Soviet Russia Posts: 1,105	Re: Earthquake CNN is reporting that Russia is behind the quake. __________________

08-09-2020, 03:24 PM	#6
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: Earthquake Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Loma Prieta,when 880 collapsed in Oakland the residents risked their lives to steal the wallets and valuables off the dead and dying before first responders could get in..such courage in the face of imminent danger

08-10-2020, 07:30 AM	#9
77Birdman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: North Eastern MD Posts: 486	Re: Earthquake There was a quake in VA a few years ago that we felt pretty good in Northern MD. It was strong enough to cause minor damage. I was working on scaffolding at the time and it was shaking in itself, so I never felt a thing!

08-10-2020, 11:47 AM	#10
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Earthquake We had a quake here in SoCal once.

08-10-2020, 06:38 PM	#11
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Earthquake We have had several here in Alaska also. (But that was just yesterday.) __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

08-10-2020, 06:47 PM	#12
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,044	Re: Earthquake It's been at least 3 decades since we had anything we could feel. I can't even imagine the horror of being in a 9. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

08-10-2020, 09:23 PM	#13
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,498	Re: Earthquake hey, Lurker, howya doing? Alice was at the kitchen table reading the paper and felt the quake + it rattled the coffee mugs on the shelf. Being a California girl, she knew exactly what it was. I was out in the front yard watering the plants and didn't feel a thing. Second earthquake I've missed. Back in the 80s there was a small quake in central Ohio. I was down in the basement and didn't even notice it. My former wife was upstairs and when the house trembled she thought "what in the world is he doing down there?" __________________ our next Model A has arrived.....

08-12-2020, 10:55 AM	#15
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: Earthquake It took day or 2, but now I get it, had to think about it - hilarious