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catsma_97504
07-28-2015, 08:44 PM
Just got off the phone with my Mother. There was a 6.3 earthquake in Alaska, about 140 miles SW from Anchorage. Haven't heard if there is any damage, but hope everyone who lives in Alaska is safe!

Mugwump
07-29-2015, 04:38 AM
That's a pretty good quake....I hope everyone is ok up there too....

Danburns
07-29-2015, 05:41 AM
Your mom lives closer to the epicenter that I do here in Anchorage. Hope she is ok! We had tsunamis in all of our tanks, I'll be topping them off today. Yesterday was mop-up day. We have been experiencing more that usual earthquake activity in South-Central Alaska and the quakes are stronger as well. So far our racks have taken the rough treatment pretty well. Knock on wood.

Mugwump
07-29-2015, 07:13 AM
I hope they continue to hold up for you..........do you have backup tubs/vats ready in case tho??

Danburns
07-29-2015, 07:16 AM
do you have backup tubs/vats ready in case tho??

Yep, Rubbermaid stock tanks on concrete slab. They will do unless the roof comes down,,, :)

Mugwump
07-29-2015, 07:22 AM
..excellent ......good to hear that you've got a contingency plan......

Danburns
07-29-2015, 07:26 AM
Even a back-up generator for power outages. :)

Mugwump
07-29-2015, 09:55 AM
Even a back-up generator for power outages. :)

+1.....you betcha....

catsma_97504
07-29-2015, 06:24 PM
Sounds like you are prepared Dan!

Yes, my parents are in Kenai. They were about 50 miles across the bay from the epicenter. She said that all the cupboards and doors opened to their 5th wheel and everything went tumbling. It was so bad it knocked her down and she couldn't get up. Probably bruised, but both my parents survived it. Mom also stated that it lasted a very long time, much longer than the earthquakes she experienced living in Southern California, and that this quake made a very loud noise. But, being in a 5th wheel trailer I imagine it swung around making it seem as if the quake was worse than it actually was.

Danburns
07-31-2015, 06:23 AM
Yes, the quake was what I call a "slow-roller". Very unnerving to experience. It begins with a gentle shake which builds in intensity for several seconds then finally releases a big shake. When that happens, the initial shaking sets objects in motion just enough to make them unstable then when the big quake hits the possibility of objects tipping over is greater than what a single jolt alone would do. My nerves are on end for days following these kind of quakes, the aftershocks keep me on my toes!
:eek:

catsma_97504
07-31-2015, 09:50 AM
I bet. Guess the thought of strong aftershocks is unnerving my parents too. They are planning to head home in about a week which is early for them. It sounds like the salmon are finally running and they can't pull themselves away...lol

Danburns
07-31-2015, 12:02 PM
Mosquitos, bears, earthquakes, all of them matter less when there is a salmon on the line. :)

catsma_97504
07-31-2015, 12:53 PM
Haha....guess that is true!