Saturday night, we [well, some of us]
experienced a sensation that we had
moved up here to avoid. A 7.7
magnitude earthquake that shook
the coast of British Columbia, near
Vancouver Island, the third largest
ever recorded in this area, and
triggered a Tsunami warning across
the ocean. Only problem it was felt
up here also, over 900 miles away.
It was strong enough to sway the
chandies on the ceiling at our
neighbours house, their little dog unsettled, and barking.
Have you ever been through a earthquake? Did the buildings move, any damage?
It happened around 8:00 pm Saturday night, I was starting to relax on the couch while my nephew showed us his photos which are amazing, the couch was comfy, and warm, dinner was good, and I just drifted off.
I think I fell asleep for a minute, we all missed it completely, and found out about it today.
I’m glad we missed the rumbling, since we moved from the coast to get away from those worries…we were always aware of the possibilities of the earth shaking, and have gone through a few ourselves.
When we lived in the condo by the ocean, those kind of things worried me in the middle of the night. It’s not something to take lightly, and that’s why we decided to move to the Okanagan, and not the Vancouver Island area.
It was reported on the news that this was larger then the ones that destroyed parts of Haiti, and New Zealand, but because it happened in a relatively isolated area no one was hurt. It also was a different plate then the South Coast fault that they are keeping a watch on, and for that we are thankful, because that area is highly populated, it would be a disaster.
With hurricane Sandy bearing down on the other side of the country, we realize just how fortunate those on the West Coast are to have gone through this, and had little or no repercussions…my thoughts and prayers go out to those who are going through the hurricane.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Hi Jen, I had not heard about your earthquake yet. Here in GA, I experienced my one and only earthquake about 8 years ago. It woke each of us out of a deep sleep. No damage though. Glad you guys are safe. I am currently watching the storm's intensity on the morn news. Praying for those in its path.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you all day yesterday, very scary!
ReplyDeleteI just read about it this morning. I'm glad you and yours are ok.
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WOW ! Never heard of the earth quake glad your all ok . Lovely photos. We are one of those in the storm Sandy's path here in South western Ontario . Batten down the hatches and staying warm and safe !
ReplyDeleteYes I have been through a few minor rumbles and when a child experienced a truly significant shaking. Our home swayed as if it were a boat at sea and there was a loud roar and rattling. There is always that threat in the West Coast of BC. But this most recent one was not at all felt in the southern region where I am. The possibility of a tsunami of course is yet another concern. Thankfully no one was hurt in this quake but now my thoughts are on folks that have a storm on its way!
ReplyDeleteEarthquakes happen all day long, every day. Some are just a little bigger than the others. Does that ease your mind at all lol. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteWe were very lucky it didn't created the damage and tsunami as expected.
I can't imagine living in the storm watch areas like on the East coast. Very scary.
I heard nothing at all about this, but then the TV news is all about the hurricane on the east coast. Anything else that happens in the next week will be mostly overshadowed by their coverage of the storm.
ReplyDeleteGlad everyone there is safe.
Glad you are all OK, Jen. I lived in CA for 16 years, and remember standing in doorways and diving under the dining room table with the kids. One earthquake I will never forget... I actually saw the hallway rolling. Creepy, but no one was hurt.
ReplyDelete7.7 is big. Stay safe, my friend!
Zuzu
Lawdy! We have been in so many earthquakes & Tsunami's ... ugh! One was a devastating one. So happy that you are ok, Jen. We are presently in the direct path of hurricane Sandy ... tomorrow will be the worst part.
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TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
With all the hurricane information, we hardly heard about the earth quake on the west coast. I'm so glad the tsunami's didn't materialize.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Jen. Your post was the first I have heard of an earthquake. The news has been concentrating on Sandy. It seems so many of my blog friends are in her path. I have never seen a hurricane spread as large as Sandy. She is pushing so much water. This will be a very expensive storm due to the population density. My prayers are added to yours for everyone's safety over the next few days and weeks to come. Most of my life was spent on the Pacific coast from California to Alaska so yes, I felt many earthquakes. Strange sensation. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteOh dear! I had not heard about this Jen. Glad you are okay, at least physically. I know you don't want to add earthquakes to your list of things to try and not think about....
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, I heard about the earthquake but didn't really know the area where it happened. I should be more aware of locations.. I'm glad you didn't have any damage.
ReplyDeleteWe had an earthquake here in Virginia several summers ago and I felt it GOOd. I was in my sewing room whose ceiling is lined with shelves of collectible cookie jars.. The lids on the jars started rattling and it felt like the floor under my feet was rolling like in a carnival attraction.
It didn't last long and nothing was broken but it frightened me like I've never been frightened before.
Now, we're in the area where "Sandy" is raining her rain and blowing her wind.. We live not too far from Ocean City, Md. and the Chesapeake Bay. We're not supposed to get the heaviest rain and strongest wind until tonight (Mon). I'm sure we'll be fine, at least I hope so.
Hugs, Charlotte
Hi Jen, I heard about the earthquake but didn't really know the area where it happened. I should be more aware of locations.. I'm glad you didn't have any damage.
ReplyDeleteWe had an earthquake here in Virginia several summers ago and I felt it GOOd. I was in my sewing room whose ceiling is lined with shelves of collectible cookie jars.. The lids on the jars started rattling and it felt like the floor under my feet was rolling like in a carnival attraction.
It didn't last long and nothing was broken but it frightened me like I've never been frightened before.
Now, we're in the area where "Sandy" is raining her rain and blowing her wind.. We live not too far from Ocean City, Md. and the Chesapeake Bay. We're not supposed to get the heaviest rain and strongest wind until tonight (Mon). I'm sure we'll be fine, at least I hope so.
Hugs, Charlotte
I heard on the news that some people as far away as Alberta and the Yukon also felt the earthquake. I am amazed that no one was hurt!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have felt two earthquakes here in Ontario. But so far, these have been quite mild compared to the 7.7 in BC. Nevertheless, quakes at around 5.0 can be a bit nerve wracking!
Heard that an earthquake had hit BC. Glad you didn't have any damage.
ReplyDeleteStorms usually give warnings...but, earthquakes have to be really scary. They just come, out of the blue.
Stay safe.
Until I read your post, I hadn't heard about the earthquake. To feel it 900 miles away is frightening.
ReplyDeleteI've only felt a few earthquakes, and thankfully they were only small ones.
I've been through several earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards. Earthquakes and tornadoes are the scariest because you have no time to prepare. I'm glad you're ok. You're irreplaceable, too. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou echo my sentiments, exactly. The fear of an impending earthquake was one of the reasons we left the coast, as well. I'm surprised it was felt way up there, in the interior.
ReplyDeleteI felt two while in Richmond. One felt like a wave moving under my feet and the other felt like someone had given the couch I was sitting on a terrific shove! Both were over before I had a chance to fully comprehend what was happening.
My hubby mentioned the earthquake to me... his sister and niece live in the Vernon/Kelowna area, didn't know if it was felt there or not, but haven't heard from them... glad everything turned out fine for you! Hugs.
ReplyDeletePretty unsettling news going on all around our world, I'm afraid...
ReplyDeleteThere are countless times that I'm thankful to be a Northwest resident because we seem to be blessed with no real weather threats most of the time, while so many others' are dealing with catastrophic storms, earthquakes and such. We really have nothing to complain about.
Yes, I was in an earthquake once. I don't remember the magnitude, but it was very early morning and I was awakened by a very loud boom, followed by a rolling effect type feeling. I also heard sloshing water, and that turned out to be our very large aquarium from the living room. I ran outside just in time to see my neighbor doing the same thing. No damage other than a wet carpet to our home, but there were reports of some buildings in the area suffering minor damage. I think that was around 20-22 years ago. Unusual for our area.
I read about the earthquake Sunday morning...my BIL lives in Vancouver and thankfully he was alright. Two big disasters on top of one another. I've read so many wishes and prayers for the east coast people, it makes me feel good that we stick together in times like these.
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Jane
Yes, I have experienced the rumble of an earthquake here in New Brunswick a long time ago - about 31 years I think. It was pretty terrifying and occurred around noon time. We thought it was a flu fire as we had a wood stove in the basement at that time. It really shook the house. There was no 'instant' tv, news, Facebook, texting then so we didn't really know what occurred until the evening news. It's a good thing this recent quake was so isolated! We are going to receive a lot of rain here over the next 2 days from Sandy and the wind is already blowing very hard. Pray we don't lose power here. We depend on our sump pump to keep the basement dry! Hugs, Pamela
ReplyDeleteMY first year of teaching (1978) was in Port Alice on the north end of Vancouver Island. In early June we had two earthquakes, one Friday aft. while school was still in session, and the other the next morning early. Being from the Maritimes, I had never experienced an earthquake before. It was scary. Being the Home Ec. teacher, I was in my classroom, with kitchen units at back of room. All dishes fell out of cupboards, books off shelves, etc. Pavement cracked, some bldgs had structural damage. It was scary. It wasn't a "big one" but big enough for me... Today we are preparing for Hurricane Sandy. We should just get wind and rain, hopefully not too serious. I live close to Pamela G, above.
ReplyDeleteThe first I heard of 'your' earthquake was the tsunami warning for Hawaii. Now watching Sandy, with some horror. I have had an earthquake in Cape Town, from Tulbagh (the town just over our mountain now!) and a trembler in Switzerland which came down from Bavaria.
ReplyDeleteTulbagh was badly affected and had to be rebuilt.
Glad that you are all ok :) I'd logged on to Sandy since it might affect our area...and saw the earthquake / tsunami to my shock the other day
ReplyDeleteEverything happening around the same time :(
I have never experienced an earthquake but then I've always lived on the land locked prairies. However, I read that tremors were felt in Edmonton from Saturday's quake.
ReplyDeleteI love the west coast, but would probably never live there just because of what nature can do.
Scary to think of what those in the east are having to deal with.
So glad you all made it through the earthquake unharmed, Jen. My dear 87 year old cousin is dealing with hurricane Sandy right now. Mother Nature can be so unpleasant at times like this.
ReplyDeleteAll the best! :-)
I heard about that earthquake. They are always a concern to me, as two of my children live on the west coast in earthquake territory. My second son can even see a volcano from his window! I have only felt an earthquake once. It was about a 4.4 and felt funny but did not rattle a single dish. We are much more subject to tornadoes, and every year we pray our area will escape without a deadly or destructive one.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, 29 comments! Nothing like an earth quack to shake things up, huh? Yes. I have felt a quack twice if you can believe in Denver, Colorado and 70 miles north in Greeley way back in the late '60s. Dad and I were home in Denver and felt the rumble. We ran outside to see what was going on. It was a weak shake. Some months later again I felt the rumble in my basement apartment when I was in college in Greeley. This part of Colorado experienced a series of minor quacks that were thought to have been caused by water being pumped down wells with a detergent content--so some thought.
ReplyDeleteI heard about that earthquake! And apparently there was a small one here while I was gone. I've been through many a hurricane, and I have to say I fear the earthquake more as they come unannounced. I try not to think about it, except to have a "plan" in my head, such that it is. I have moved to an area that has these "things". But I'm close to my kids, its a trade off. May we all be free of catastrophes or at least survive them and thrive. Ann
ReplyDeleteWe live in Comox on Vancouver Island and missed it completely - lights out, candles burning, watching Rosemary's baby. Our neighbors didn't feel anything either. Weird.
ReplyDeleteI have been through some earthquakes, some scary. I am late in commenting today. Busy day, preparing for a showcase in a recreation centre, hard not having a computer. Can't do any printing. Your photos are lovely today.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are okay. I had not heard that news..I have never felt the earth move..not so sure I would like it either:(
ReplyDeleteGoodness. Somehow I missed this. Too focused on Sandy. I experienced numerous earthquakes when I live in Southern California. One on the reasons I moved away. Happy that you are safe and well, my sweet friend.
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Laura
Thanks Jen for your thoughts as Sandy has been devastating down state from me...we had lots of strong winds but thankfully no damage. Glad to hear you did not have any damage either. Yes I have felt a few earthquakes but nothing to much thankfully.
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