Earthquake ponders (Vancouver)
May 29th 2008, 8:39 pm
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Re: Earthquake ponders (Vancouver)
Check out this map from a study by students at ubc. Richmond would be screwed.....
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May 29th 2008, 9:39 pm
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Re: Earthquake ponders (Vancouver)
Calgary has about the same risk as the UK, all the minor earthquakes east of the rockies are oil and gas related and are typically 1.5-4. The rockies isn't that seismic anyway, and the craton east of it is quite stable.
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May 29th 2008, 10:04 pm
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May 29th 2008, 10:29 pm
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May 29th 2008, 10:57 pm
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Doesn't necessarily mean it didn't happen, just that I don't remember.
May 29th 2008, 11:42 pm
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May 29th 2008, 11:59 pm
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Yes, the risk of an earthquake is one of my husband's points against the BC coast, although he agrees it's a lovely place to visit. He claims not to have ruled out the idea of moving there, while dragging his feet about actually doing it.
As far as I'm concerned, if it was a choice between living to a ripe old age in Calgary and living for a few years on the BC coast before being topped by an earthquake, I'd choose the latter. Not that all of the people in the vicinity of an earthquake die, but I'm just using the worst case scenario for the sake of discussion.
If I don't like a place, the fact that it's not at risk of a large earthquake is not reason enough to endear it to me.
Conversely, if I love a place, the fact that it is at risk of a large earthquake is not reason enough to put me off it.
But, with that having been said, I have studied maps that show which areas of Vancouver Island are more vulnerable in the event of earthquakes and tsunamis, and will make a point of finding a home that has a better than average chance of withstanding danger.
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As far as I'm concerned, if it was a choice between living to a ripe old age in Calgary and living for a few years on the BC coast before being topped by an earthquake, I'd choose the latter. Not that all of the people in the vicinity of an earthquake die, but I'm just using the worst case scenario for the sake of discussion.
If I don't like a place, the fact that it's not at risk of a large earthquake is not reason enough to endear it to me.
Conversely, if I love a place, the fact that it is at risk of a large earthquake is not reason enough to put me off it.
But, with that having been said, I have studied maps that show which areas of Vancouver Island are more vulnerable in the event of earthquakes and tsunamis, and will make a point of finding a home that has a better than average chance of withstanding danger.
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May 30th 2008, 12:47 am
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in an "up-wind" thread I made a point about living life big, taking risks with your future life etc.etc.... You made a good point about taking the careful route.Its interesting (to me) that you are quite happy to risk your very life to a perceived better experience, than advocate risking their/{your) financial future.
This is not a criticism's in any way, just an observation of how we all view different risks in life's journey.
May 30th 2008, 1:46 am
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Re: Earthquake ponders (Vancouver)
No earthquakes, lots of snow and hurricanes (eg http://www.atl.ec.gc.ca/weather/hurr...tensity_e.html)
May 30th 2008, 1:47 am
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I hope he remembers something because I have no idea what I'd be supposed to do. Basement I guess, and hang on tight? 
May 30th 2008, 3:10 am
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I know this is an earthquake thread but my kid came home saying something about tornado drill at school. I don't know what it was other than "it was fun" I hope he remembers something because I have no idea what I'd be supposed to do. Basement I guess, and hang on tight?
I hope he remembers something because I have no idea what I'd be supposed to do. Basement I guess, and hang on tight? and just hang onto those ruby slippers!
May 30th 2008, 3:31 am
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Mrs JonboyE comes from Kobe and her family were caught up in the Hanshin earthquake of 1995. She lost an aunt but fortunately her parents and close family survived.
Although 6,000 people died, very few died as a direct result of falling masonry or collapsing buildings. The 'quake hit at night and the downtown office buildings, roadways and rail lines that did collapse were empty. Japanese houses, like Canadian homes, are built of wood and have the flexibility to withstand even quite severe shakes. The major problem way that gas pipes ruptured and started countless small fires that eventually engulfed whole neighborhoods.
The moral being that one of the best safety precautions you can take is to learn where the natural gas pipe enters your home and how to shut off the supply PDQ.
Although 6,000 people died, very few died as a direct result of falling masonry or collapsing buildings. The 'quake hit at night and the downtown office buildings, roadways and rail lines that did collapse were empty. Japanese houses, like Canadian homes, are built of wood and have the flexibility to withstand even quite severe shakes. The major problem way that gas pipes ruptured and started countless small fires that eventually engulfed whole neighborhoods.
The moral being that one of the best safety precautions you can take is to learn where the natural gas pipe enters your home and how to shut off the supply PDQ.
May 30th 2008, 4:08 am
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Mrs JonboyE comes from Kobe and her family were caught up in the Hanshin earthquake of 1995. She lost an aunt but fortunately her parents and close family survived.
Although 6,000 people died, very few died as a direct result of falling masonry or collapsing buildings. The 'quake hit at night and the downtown office buildings, roadways and rail lines that did collapse were empty. Japanese houses, like Canadian homes, are built of wood and have the flexibility to withstand even quite severe shakes. The major problem way that gas pipes ruptured and started countless small fires that eventually engulfed whole neighborhoods.
The moral being that one of the best safety precautions you can take is to learn where the natural gas pipe enters your home and how to shut off the supply PDQ.
Although 6,000 people died, very few died as a direct result of falling masonry or collapsing buildings. The 'quake hit at night and the downtown office buildings, roadways and rail lines that did collapse were empty. Japanese houses, like Canadian homes, are built of wood and have the flexibility to withstand even quite severe shakes. The major problem way that gas pipes ruptured and started countless small fires that eventually engulfed whole neighborhoods.
The moral being that one of the best safety precautions you can take is to learn where the natural gas pipe enters your home and how to shut off the supply PDQ.
I heard the Vancouver fire department has specially adapted trucks that can suck water out of the sea to out put fires, in the event the fresh water pipes rupture