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September 2nd 05, 10:06 PM
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In article X9XRe.82236$084.46538@attbi_s22,
"Jay Honeck" wrote: Next: The end of the west coast, since it is in an earthquake area. Imagine Silicon Valley vanishing in a major quake... Silicon Valley is another perfect example of human arrogance. Hey -- wait -- I've got it! Let's build a 100 billion dollar infrastructure on top of a major fault line! And when (not if) it is destroyed, there will be people begging the Federal Government to come rebuild it. He who lives in glass houses... http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/prepare/fac...leston1895.gif Shows the New Madrid fault seismic extends into Iowa. To quote another page... A major earthquake in this area (7.5 or greater) happens every 200-300 years (the last one in 1812). There is a 25% chance of such a disaster by the year 2040. A New Madrid Fault rupture this size would be felt throughout half the United States and damage expected in 20 states or more. Missouri alone could anticipate losses of at least $6 billion (in 1990 dollars) from such an event. 
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September 3rd 05, 12:51 AM
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Next: The end of the west coast, since it is in an earthquake area.
Imagine Silicon Valley vanishing in a major quake... Silicon Valley is another perfect example of human arrogance. Hey -- wait -- I've got it! Let's build a 100 billion dollar infrastructure on top of a major fault line! And when (not if) it is destroyed, there will be people begging the Federal Government to come rebuild it. He who lives in glass houses... http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/prepare/fac...leston1895.gif Shows the New Madrid fault seismic extends into Iowa. To quote another page... A major earthquake in this area (7.5 or greater) happens every 200-300 years (the last one in 1812). There is a 25% chance of such a disaster by the year 2040. A New Madrid Fault rupture this size would be felt throughout half the United States and damage expected in 20 states or more. Missouri alone could anticipate losses of at least $6 billion (in 1990 dollars) from such an event. The New Madrid fault is a horizontal fault so the the total area lying atop the plate above the epicenter is affected.
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September 5th 05, 02:53 AM
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He who lives in glass houses...
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/prepare/fac...leston1895.gif Shows the New Madrid fault seismic extends into Iowa. And you can bet for damned sure I'm gonna expect ALL of my tax money back, in spades, when my business comes tumbling down... Every last nickel. Times two. :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"
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