It was a wee quake - but centered relatively close (maybe 15 miles away). Most of the time, it is about 10 seconds of shaking and then waiting to see if that is it.
If you get stuck in a bad one, then that can be terrifying - almost like surfing on your floor - but this one was not much.
One of my best friends was on the Golden Gate Bridge during the 1989 SF Quake. She thought she blew a tire until she saw the bridge cables dancing - she passed the parts that collapsed and got home safely.
Luckily, I have not been on top of a major quake (fingers crossed). The big ones were in the valley, and while we felt it, it was nothing like what those on top of it experienced.
But, I think I might take an earthquake over a tornado or hurricane. The do not last as long, and you know pretty quickly whether or not it has done real damage.
And just because, it was in the high 80's here yesterday. I had thoughts of turning my AC on. This weather on both coasts is just bizarre.
Happy Green Day Adults!
Updated On: 3/17/14 at 12:54 PM