2013 Oklahoma Earthquake Discussion

[RadicalModerate]

So . . . say that those wimpy clay layers under Lake Arcadia decided to stop supporting the weight of all that water and cracked, allowing all the water to drain out, and ending these annoying tremors, would the newly re-revealed slopes be steep enough for skiing?

[ThomPaine]

So . . . say that those wimpy clay layers under Lake Arcadia decided to stop supporting the weight of all that water and cracked, allowing all the water to drain out, and ending these annoying tremors, would the newly re-revealed slopes be steep enough for skiing?

We've already got the "steep" (two landfill mountains), we just never get enough of the "deep" (snowpack). I've often thought that if we ever had enough snow, I'd like to hike up and poach a few runs. Though the thought of wiping out and coming up impaled by various bits of OKC debris is a bit of a turn off.

[RadicalModerate]

So how come nobody has ever invented artificial snow?
(and I don't mean the stuff from those ski resort snow blowers. I mean artificial snow. That you can pack as deep as you want)

[Plutonic Panda]

So how come nobody has ever invented artificial snow?
(and I don't mean the stuff from those ski resort snow blowers. I mean artificial snow. That you can pack as deep as you want)

No one plays in snow anymore, in fact, I believe snow was just a myth.

[ThomPaine]

So how come nobody has ever invented artificial snow?
(and I don't mean the stuff from those ski resort snow blowers. I mean artificial snow. That you can pack as deep as you want)

Funny you say that, a few years ago, a group of investors tried to bring to Oklahoma, one of these:

YEAR ROUND SNOW SPORTS NOW Available In The United States From ALL-SEASON EXTREME

[bradh]

Funny you say that, a few years ago, a group of investors tried to bring to Oklahoma, one of these:

YEAR ROUND SNOW SPORTS******* NOW Available In The United States From ALL-SEASON EXTREME

Where do I invest?

[ljbab728]

http://www.oklahoman.com/article/3903779?embargo=1

Central Oklahoma homeowners whose houses shook from recent earthquakes may be surprised to learn they'll have to wait a month or two if they want to buy earthquake insurance.

A 30- to 60-day lockout period, due to the likelihood of aftershocks in the area, is just one of many details Oklahoma residents should be aware of when shopping for earthquake insurance. Higher deductibles also might give some pause.

Doak said earthquake policies in Oklahoma can cost between $100 and $150 per year, depending on the insurance company and the homeowner's level of coverage.

Doak said Oklahoma earthquake coverage is structured similarly to those in other states in that it has higher deductibles than typical homeowners' insurance. Earthquake coverage usually has a deductible at 5 percent or 10 percent of the home's value. At 10 percent, out-of-pocket costs to repair earthquake damage would be $12,000 for a $120,000 house, the median home value in Oklahoma County.

[ljbab728]

Earthquake northeast of Enid registers at 3.4 magnitude | News OK

[Plutonic Panda]

So I'm guessing we can expect a decent jolt about once or twice a day now?

[venture]

Probably. Did get one yesterday afternoon south of Prague and north of Seminole...so maybe they'll start migrating back out there.

I still haven't felt any of them recently here in Norman, but they haven't been all that strong.

[SoonerDave]

http://www.oklahoman.com/article/3903779?embargo=1

Yeah, I was afraid of this very thing - called my agent a week or so ago and they added the earthquake rider immediately. Said it was no problem. I opted to strike while the iron was hot. I had called before after the bigger quake a couple of years ago, and it was no-go until the "blackout" period had passed.

[OkieHornet]

just felt one in edmond. 2:45pm.

[OKCisOK4me]

just felt one in edmond. 2:45pm.

Had to be smaller than a 2.5. USGS reports last earthquake activity near Luther, yesterday around 4:37pm.

[RadicalModerate]

The upside of all of this is that "they" say that lots of little shocks-n-jolts relieves the pressure that causes REAL earthquakes.
At least that's what THEY say . . . [insert obligatory Theremin arpeggio . . .]

The upside of artificial snow--soon to cover the ski slopes of the former Lake Arcadia--is that it isn't cold.
Plus it doesn't melt so you can enjoy something other than waterskiing even in the summertime.

[OkieHornet]

Had to be smaller than a 2.5. USGS reports last earthquake activity near Luther, yesterday around 4:37pm.

turned out to be a 2.7, but sure felt like the others that have been 3+ recently. maybe it was closer and shallower?

[OKCisOK4me]

turned out to be a 2.7, but sure felt like the others that have been 3+ recently. maybe it was closer and shallower?

That could be. Like I told a friend, I felt a second one on Sunday evening at 7:00pm and it wasn't registered anywhere (that I know of) but the house clearly shook!

[Praedura]

6:17 pm

At least a M3.0 or greater (to take a guess).

[Praedura]

3.4 according to OGS:

2013-11-15 00:17:31.830999 35.596 +/- 1.8 -97.382 +/- 1.8 7.0 +/- 2.5 3.4 ML OGS

[venture]

USGS took it down to 3.0 it looks like. This one was back SE of Edmond, so maybe they'll start migrating back that direction.

[Of Sound Mind]

I find it curious that OGS consistently rates quakes higher than USGS...

[Easy180]

I find it curious that OGS consistently rates quakes higher than USGS...

Is Mike Morgan associated with one of them?

[slz]

Oklahoma needs to stop ignoring all the studies that have linked disposal wells to earthquakes. Its time follow the lead of other states and set regulations to prevent disposal wells near fault lines.
https://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma...isposal-wells/

[OKCisOK4me]

Oklahoma needs to stop ignoring all the studies that have linked disposal wells to earthquakes. Its time follow the lead of other states and set regulations to prevent disposal wells near fault lines.
https://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma...isposal-wells/

Great first post but I doubt that's the reason. There was an article in The Oklahoman (which you'll think is a conspiracy) showing all the disposal well sites across all of Oklahoma and where fault lines are. The earthquakes aren't happening where all the disposal well sites are.

[Bunty]

GOOD GOLLY! Not long after 2:30 am, I felt an earthquake in Stillwater for the first time since the 1st aftershock from the biggest one in 2011. This quake happened like how the low rumbling sound of not too distant thunder can rattle your house. The noise was more dramatic than the shaking. It only lasted probably no more than two or three seconds. Still, it was kinda frightening and glad it didn't last longer.

[Bunty]

GOOD GOLLY! Not long after 2 am, I finally felt an earthquake in Stillwater for the first time since the 1st aftershock from the biggest one in 2011. The sudden noise and slight shaking feeling only lasted no more than a second or two. The noise, like a quick explosion somewhat in the distance, was probably more noticeable than the shaking. Still, it was kinda frightening and glad it didn't last longer.

So that quake turns up as 5 miles east of Stillwater, magnitude 3.0 at 02.37 am. Source: http://stillwaterweather.com/okareaearthquakes.php