Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
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Was a 5.4 and happened about 7pm (5pm uk time)
We are fine in case any of you cared  
Lasted about 10 - 15 seconds and we have had 4 aftershocks so far which have only been little tiny rumbles
Hows everyone else?
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
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here if anyones interested http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/ous/STORE/Xeiaq_05/ciim_display.html
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Corsa E-Tec
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cool, what was it like?
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Ally
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa E-Tec
cool, what was it like?
Ummm, i was half asleep and thought i was dreaming at first thne realised what was happened and screamed like a little girl and Richie grabbed me and we stood in the door frame till it ended
Second tremor was a few minutes later, everyone had come and and was congregated outside and i was sat right next to the pool which wasnt a wise decision
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Corsa E-Tec
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wow, i've always wanted to be in one, i'm jealous 
well done 
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Mav 3000
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We had an earth quake when we were in Laganas - was lying on a sun lounger when the whole ground shook. Buildings nearby moved a little against the sky - was a strange experience!
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dirtydan
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yer was some when i was over in laganas "Zante" im summer tho i never realised as i was pretty much 24/7 pissed
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Ally
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Yeh the rep said they are common but this one was the biggest this year. But still it wasnt destructive in anyway, Zaky was completely destroyed ion the 50's because of a big quake so now all the buildings can withstand them
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ed
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Buildings in Greece(?) are designed to withstand earthquakes. Buldings in Pakistan aren't....
When I was in Corfu a few years ago we had an earthquake and then there were aftershoks for the next few days, no one even cared because it was a normal thing to happen, was a bit freaky for us though because we had never experienced anything like that....
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Mav 3000
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Wish the toilets in Zante were build to withstand a plop or two - the plumbing is the worst I've ever known - anywhere.
Only place I've ever gone for a night out and never went loo - nearly killed me.
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Dav
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My friend had an earthquacke in Japan last night as well: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4356986.stm
Abot 6.2 in Tokyo where she is.
[Edited on 19-10-2005 by Dav]
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IntaCepta
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Dav
My friend had an earthquacke in Japan last night as well: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4356986.stm
Abot 6.2 in Tokyo where she is.
[Edited on 19-10-2005 by Dav]
just came back from japan, wanted to experience a little tremmer, but not a 6.2 tremmer.
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Sam
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I remember being in a really crappy little earthquake in Sydney once when I was a kid.
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