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Earthquake Research Project


__Charles Richter developed the Richter scale in 1934. In this scale, the magnitude of an earthquake is calculated from the amplitude of the largest seismic wave recorded, no matter which type was, in fact, the strongest. The increase of one in magnitude corresponds to a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of shaking. This scale could not be used universally because he only used a certain type of seismograph and he measured merely shallow earthquakes in southern California.
__In 1902, Giuseppe Mercalli invented the Mercalli scale. Unlike the Richter, this scale used the observations of the people who experienced the earthquake to measure it’s intensity. This scale, of course, is not considered as scientific or thorough as the Richter. This is because people’s reactions to things tend to sway from person to person. One might exaggerate what he or she might have seen in such a tragedy and visa versa. Also, the amount of damage caused by the earthquake may not accurately show how strong it was.
__When a sudden break or shift happens in the earth’s crust, the earth radiates out as seismic waves. There are three types of these seismic waves. The first type of wave is the ‘P’ wave, or the compressional wave. These waves travel from one to five miles per second, which is greater than the speed of other waves. They are able to travel through solids, liquids and gas, and therefor are the first to arrive at any surface location. Next are the ‘S’ waves, or shear waves, which travel just behind the ‘P’ waves. These waves can only travel through solid material, which keeps them from going straight through the earth. When ‘P’ and ‘S’ waves reach the surface of the earth, they form ‘L’ waves. These are the slowest of all of the seismic waves, which is why the most damaging shaking comes at the end of the earthquake. The most intense ‘L’ waves radiate out from the epicenter.
__In San Francisco, California on April 18th, 1906, one of the highest ranking, most significant earthquakes ever recorded took place. The violent, horrendous shocks lasted forty-five to sixty seconds. The shaking was felt from southern Oregon to south of Los Angeles and as far as central Nevada. This massive quake brought deadly fires as well as devastating shaking damage. Over 3,000 lives were lost in the earthquake, as well as 28,000 buildings destroyed. The San Francisco quake was an 8-9 on the Mercalli intensity scale and had a magnitude of 7.7.
__There are a long list of procedures that should be taken before, during and after an earthquake to ensure safety. Before the shaking begins, make sure you know the safe spots in your area. Places like inside walls and study tables or supported doorways are prime examples. Next, know where the danger areas are. Stay away from windows, mirrors, hanging objects, and tall furniture or fixtures. And lastly, know where your emergency telephone numbers are kept. During the shaking, if you are indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or stand in a doorway until it is safe. If you happen to be outdoors at the time of the shaking, retreat to an open area away from trees, buildings or power lines. Do not use elevators and if you are in a crowded place, do not run for the doors. Move away from shelves with things on them that may fall. Finally, after the shaking is over, check around you for injuries, contact an emergency authority–if it has not been done yet– and be prepared for the aftershocks.

Hello lovelies,
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dear sweet readers,
I have lost hope in Blogger. because of this, I will be moving to MySpace. updates coming shortly. Don't worry you'll still be able to access this blog's archives from the new site.
Thanks,
<3 Bree

let's write about SEX because it makes people nervous

My eyes are burning...
I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry

Okay, so the archives are at the bottom of this page for some odd reason.
So note that.

On another note, Tied for Second & Andeline [among others] kicked ass last night. Good job, guys.

looks like it's going to be another lonely time.
lonely as the lonely, only texas on my mind..

i Drum on Tamas: i love you
i Drum on Tamas: u hear that!?!
i Drum on Tamas: i love you so much

And who is the best big brother of all?
why, it's none other than Zachary Kade Spence. That's who.

we kept it safe & slow

t.h.e...q.u.i.e.t...t.h.i.n.g.s

that no one ever knows.

today's the day it gets
tired,

today's the day we drop
down.

Dear,

I think that it's so hard.

It's too hard.

To hear your voice.

If I don't hear it,

then you're not haunting me.

Like the pictures on the wall,

and every other poem or song.

What do I do?

What do I do?

He's NOT YOU

He's NOT YOU AT ALL.

But you're not who you used to be.

You're not who I'm comparing to.

No.

No, not at all anymore.

DONT make IT look SO pretty BURNING!!!
[taketaketaketaketake take me away]

4 days and not your voice.
not a speck,
nor a hint of you anywhere.
have you dissapeared into the vault of despair?
locked behind closed doors
like the secrets we never told
but we always had 'em
we always...
let our skin get the best of us
our lungs dripping black
our mouths infesting one another's
and others,
always the other ones..
bathing in that bed of sweat
for hours upon hours
they knew what we were doing
(why didn't they stop us?)
the squeaking,
in & out crumbling
of our precious tombs
now, simply ruins,
a memory, always a memory
our bones were sinking like stones
onto those sheets & into our hearts
pounding & pounding like you did so well..

I was wrong to make a country club of my affection
subjective love for those of my selection
but now she's found someone to love her more than I ever could
you look much better when you smiled
you ' ve been down for quite a while
a m a z e d b y t h e c h a n g e i n y o u
much that I still won't admit to
what brought about the words in me now sees the best in everything

I <3 Copeland!

All we are is dust in the wind...

Sometimes this road's just a little too long.
Maybe I'm sick of the same old songs.
Why shouldn't I want more brilliance?
More stamina, less heartache?
Less heartbreak(ing)
More & more of you.
Or less? Whichever's best.
Less of me, more of who I want to be.
More thoughts, less distraction.
Less result to idiotic reactions.

Another four years under Republican rule.
Wahh wahh wahhh..

I take pride in being nearly the only democrat in this damn state.
That's it. MEXICO OR BUST!

why..does..it..look..so..pretty BURNING!?
Well, I'm still pro-choice. Pro- gay marraige. Pro-gun control. AND NO HONKEY IS GOING TO TELL ME OTHERWISE!

On with the day...

Funny how things change.
IN an instant?
No, in a heartbeat.
No regrets? Yeah right.
A cry for sympathy, no doubt.
Did you answer? Is that pathetic?
But this one loves me [at least I think? I think...]
Basking in arrogance day after day,
like a song I once heard, trying to live it out in p)ie.c\\es..
Who will be my symphony?
A kiss that brings soft-sung melodies?
THEY SAY LET GO LET GO LET GO LET GO LET GO LET GO
_Hes not good for you*
SHes not good for you** so what if I'm not?
Is it any of your business?
Or is it all of yours and none of mine anymore.
I'm mixed up.
[..dnuora dnA]
And down.
(THISxISxTHExPRICExYOUxPAYxFORxLOSSxOFxCONTROL)

how i like the skin stretched over your bonesspring keeps you ever closeyou are second hand smokeyou are so fragile and thinstanding trial for your sinsholding onto yourself the best you canyou are the smell before the rainyou are the blood in my veins...

BLaCK --> BRoWN [nOt JuSt WhAt I wAnTeD]
(o) told you not to talk to me
ANYMOREanymoreANYMOREanymoreANYMOREanymore

find yourself without me*
it's the hardest thing to do...

"thisisthelasttimei'llmakeyoucry"
( t i m e 2 f l y )
so, goodbye,
SAY GOODBYE..
(but it's not going to help,)
you'll sink into your drugs
out of control, you've lost who you were
HANDSOME & charming (now egotistical and rude)
Deceitfull & crude...::sigh::
a beautiful let down, such an ugly demise <3