Earth Quake and Cedar Point

I saw on the news that there was an earthquake in ohio near lake erie and I dont know how far away cedar point was but did it reach anywhere near cedar point?

The mild earthquake was 10 miles north of Ashtabula, nearly 100 miles from Cedar Point.

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Lake Erie has a small fault line in it, but it's been a long time since anything of note came from it.

I got all excited, I thought this was a question about Cedar Point's old dark ride.=

This is what I was talking about Jo...

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From what I heard, it was a rather moderate earthquake, measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale. Tremors in this part of the country are not entirely uncommon, as there are a series of minor faultlines that run off of the New Madrid fault that runs near the Mississippi river.

Here is the information on last night's quake:
http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/bulletin/010126030319.HTML

And here is a link showing the seismicity throughout the United States:

http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/general/seismicity/us.html

(just be glad you don't live on the Allutian islands! ;))
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Neil
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Anyone remember that "big" quake that happened in Cleveland in the mid to late 80's? I do because I fell down. I wonder if that effected Cedar Point. I would think Coaster's are pretty much immune to quake damage because of their structure.

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Joe

The Cleveland news channels report a lot about minor earthquakes in our part of Ohio, but I only remember feeling one. It was in the fall about four years ago and shook the ground a little, but obviously didn't do any damage. It was interesting seeing waves on Lake Erie going all different directions while the ground shook for about 15 seconds.

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I remember the 1986 Earthquake in Cleveland quite vividly. I don't think I will ever forget the sound of it, a very eerie, huge roar. That was the only time I ever felt helpless. As the lights shook wildly, the realization that if the ceiling came down that would be it was very humbling. Once we got out of the building, I wanted it to happen again so I could experience it again without the fear of the roof collapsing. Of course, it took a while before any of us realized what was happening and we just sat there as opposed to evacuating the building. The funniest part was there was a large bridge joining the 2 sections of the building that I was in. When we got there, there must have been 200 people standing UNDER it. I'm sure the California people think that a 5.0 is no big deal, but for me, I don't care what Knott's or SFMM put in, I really have no desire to travel to California.

You guys are really exaggerating about those Cleveland earthquakes. Fell down? Please! Give me a break. That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard today, and I've been around sales people all day!

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) has a fabulous earthquake simulator that far exceeds anything we've had here, and I'm happy to report that it still wasn't violent enough to knock anyone down.

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Does anyone remember the original Earthquake ride at cedar point?

I agree, Jeff.

I have 'survived' four Ohio earthquakes, and didn't know of any of them until I heard it on the news.


I wasn't around yet for the '86 one though.

I was only 5 years old during the quake. I don't remember if I fell down on purpose or it was just a reaction. It probably seemed bigger then it really was at the time. My Mom started laughing at me because she thought it was just a truck rolling down the street. I knew it was a quake though. You know how young kids have that six sense. I guess I did, but I don't see dead people.
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Joe

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During the '86 quake, I was in Lake County, near the epicenter of the quake. Trust me, the earth DID move and you DID feel it quite noticably. The shaking lasted for roughly 30 seconds. I do know that there was minor structural damage (cracked plaster) to the Great Lakes Mall, and at Lakeland Community College, in the "A" wing there were cracks going from the ground floor to the third floor where the classroom walls met the exterior wall that were not there prior to the quake. If you were not there, then you really don't have any idea what it was like. And I'm still not going to California!!!LOL

PS Today's Plain Dealer, in covering the Ashtabula quake, states that the 1986 Lake County quake was unique in that it was the first Ohio quake to cause injuries. *** This post was edited by Idora Wildcat on 1/27/2001. ***

I have felt them all, but was hardly ever alarmed. The last one, '98 or '99, I remember being in my office and hearing my TV equipment racks squeak a little during the rumble. I knew exactly what it was when it happened, and turned on the TV to see local anchors taking phone calls from people who felt it. Total nonsense if you ask me.

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Jeff
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I was in high school during the '86 quake and, having lived in California, was certain what it was. It was big enough for us to think a plane had crashed or a truck hit the building. Classmates were crying b/c they didn't know what was happening.

My father was working in either the BP Building or Terminal Tower (can't remember which) and he said the building swayed as the quake rolled. Apparently, the tall buildings are supposed to do that.

I lived in California for 8 years and the Ohio quake of '86 was the biggest one I ever felt.

They are suppposed to sway during earthquakes. Just like how coaster supposts sway after a train passes. This is really noticeable on suspended coasters. Swaying prevents too much stress from building up, which prevents warping or cracking in the supports.


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During the one in '86 I was in Michigan, but it was felt as far as the area I was living ( West Bloomfield) about three hours from the park. It didn't "Knock" me off the ground, but I was standing in my front yard when it happend and it did make me loose my balance. It must have been stronger here.. as for the one two or three years ago.. that was very brief and I was in the park at the time.. didn't really feel it because I was sitting down, but was watching the truck that was near me and it looked like it was bouncing for a few seconds.

OK, let's get WAAAY off track (pun intended) talking about how coaster supports sway.

Anyone ever stand on the ramp to the Wildcat at HersheyPark and watch the train come around the second bend? Looks like fans doing the wave at a stadium.