Earthquake

[1st Shirt Maxer]

We just had an earthquake here on Guam. Initial reports showed a 7.1 and 15 minutes afterward everything was back to normal. we had no damage on base and minimal reported damage on island. its amazing because the last time I heard about a 7. anything in California, half the damn city was in ruins.


David Justiss
USAF First Sergeant

 

[one2dmax]

That's pretty strong and should have some smaller aftershocks soon too.

 

[dannymax]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/17/us-earthquake-guam-idUSKBN0HC0F620140917

100 miles deep! I didn't know they even occurred that deep.

 

[PATMAX]

Make sure your Max is on its center stand and nothing can fall it!

 

[Fire-medic]

I've heard of some CA guys who use straps from the ceiling to keep their bikes upright in the event of a 'quake. I think being on the centerstand may not be enough protection, perhaps w/a front wheel chock?

Make sure your Max is on its center stand and nothing can fall it!

 

[1st Shirt Maxer]

not a lot of damage on the island, we didnt even have any pictures on the walls fall. i think because the ground here is made of coral and volcanic rock, super dense the earthquake was mutted a bit. never did feel any aftershocks but was waiting on them. since all the buildings on base and around the island are either concrete block filled with concrete or poured concrete walls, it takes a lot to damage these places. the construction my guys do is rated at 175mph winds so they can withstand a super typhoon. that is the air force code they build to here on the island.


David Justiss
USAF First Sergeant

 

[vmax2extreme]

Good to hear all is good there....

We just had an earthquake here on Guam. Initial reports showed a 7.1 and 15 minutes afterward everything was back to normal. we had no damage on base and minimal reported damage on island. its amazing because the last time I heard about a 7. anything in California, half the damn city was in ruins.


David Justiss
USAF First Sergeant