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Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:23 am
by spot
That was a thumping great earthquake an hour ago in Alaska, I expect it's the main news for the day. I hope people on the coast stay safe, it was very big and close to the surface.
Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:08 am
by tazzy
watching news right now on it. scary
Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:50 am
by tude dog
The quake itself wasn't a problem.
Tsunami warnings lifted after massive quake off Alaska
Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:18 am
by spot
It was the sort of quake where if it goes off two miles from your bed, you'd be briefly wondering whether your life insurance was double indemnity. I'm glad the waves fizzled before they reached inhabited areas.
Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:52 pm
by Wandrin
I'm very glad that the tsunami warning was lifted. I know a few people who were probably jolted from sleep by the sirens before it was lifted.
Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:56 pm
by spot
The thing never noted in a USGS email announcement is the depth of water, and I expect the way it shelves is relevant too.
Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:56 pm
by spot
Here's the tale from a local - I'm on her blog email list, she writes wonderfully.
After a Tsunami Alarm, All's Well. | Heather Lende
Alaska quake
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:08 pm
by LarsMac
A friend in Anchorage said it wasn't really a big deal there. A bit a of shaking, no significant damage.