West Coast earthquake before fall. (2014)

Well I wouldn't put money on that but hey this forum exists so why not right?
(looks around sheepishly)
I've seen a few earthquakes in my end of the world (Vancouver island) and there always seems to be a big one when it gets hot. And sweet Jesus is it hot.

6-7+ mag 100km off Port Hardy (NorthWest of) before the end of this summer.

If it doesn't happen I'll use an anime avatar till X-mas. (Something which fills me with dread.)

You know what?? I S&F this thread simply because of your bet to use an anime avatar. It got me in the mood to "up the ante".

If you are wrong... I get to pick the pic for your anime avatar. If you are right, I will let one of the fine folks in the avatar creations thread convert my current kangaroo avatar into an anime kangaroo avatar for a month. What do you think? I could use a little fun.

Gamblers Anonymous anyone???

a reply to: [post=18147163]canucks555[/post

Are we talking about the "big one" or just an average one?

Ps. I live in abbotsford, and its freaking hot here too.

a reply to: canucks555
Well it is really freekin hot here so on that logic... Use an avatar with a dragon in it.

a reply to: Kangaruex4Ewe

Done

It was very suffocating outside today in CA. In fact, so blatantly hot and muggy that I developed a nose bleed.
I've been "feeling" the big earthquake was around the corner for a few years now however.

~Sovereign

originally posted by: canucks555
a reply to: Kangaruex4Ewe

Done

I'll take that as a cyber handshake then.

a reply to: SovereignEve

I'd give you a star if it weren't for your nose bleed :/
That sux.

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-And remember I'm calling this one at exact location
If that happens (and it probably won't) : P -then that fancy avatar of yours has to have a little something compliments of me : )

originally posted by: canucks555
a reply to: Kangaruex4Ewe


-And remember I'm calling this one at exact location

If that happens (and it probably won't) : P -then that fancy avatar of yours has to have a little something compliments of me

Ok. We can do that. As long as the roo is still present, I suppose I can handle it for a month. And if it doesn't get me banned... I'm game.

Oh, boy! Oh, boy!
Some good, clean fun!
As long as no one gets hurt!

Just to be clear...do you mean before the Autumn Equinox,
September 22 at 10:29 PM, EDT???

Or the end of 'vacation summer', like the end of August???
Or before Labor Day, Sept 1st???

Just wondering & thinking maybe it should be more specific?
I've been expecting something 'west coastish',
with all the little cluster swarms ongoing in California & then the one Oregon.
Maybe the one in AZ/NM is even related?
Something is moving & putting pressure on, but where???
WOQ

Yes it's super hot here, but why port hardy?
My family live on the island.

Let's hope you are wrong. I don't have time to die this year.

Port hardy is always quaking though.

This heat won't last as long as September. El Niño is coming I think.

a reply to: Kangaruex4Ewe

I have something in mind. You might see, but probably not,

originally posted by: canucks555
a reply to: Kangaruex4Ewe

I have something in mind. You might see, but probably not,

I want to see it even if I win. I might just be a good sport and *wear* it anyway!

Skip the wait! just upload it now....might as well. You doom porn prediction pooper.
No offense meant!

Just to be clear...do you mean before the Autumn Equinox, September 22 at 10:29 PM, EDT???

Yes the Autumn Equinox, September 22 at 10:29 PM, any time before that the earthquake probably will not happen.


Yes it's super hot here, but why port hardy? My family live on the island.

No worries they happen there all the time.

-It's a suckers bet

I suppose I can handle it for a month.

You mean till Christmas (Dec 25.2014)

originally posted by: SovereignEve
It was very suffocating outside today in CA. In fact, so blatantly hot and muggy that I developed a nose bleed.
I've been "feeling" the big earthquake was around the corner for a few years now however.

~Sovereign

Usually nose bleeds are caused by dry air. Strange.
How how hot is everyone talking? Because 90+ Fahrenheit is hot to me. With tons of humidity. Hard to imagine it that warm and muggy in Canada.

a reply to: canucks555
Well, it's not an unlikely location for an event within the general magnitude range you've suggested. So on that basis, it's a reasonable concept.

However, I'm puzzled by your statement that "there always seems to be a big one when it gets hot." (And yep, I noted that you said "seems to be". No worries. ) Fact is, quakes happen in the region all year round and just checking my map for some of the larger ones in your general region, here's a few I've got logged:

(Data sourced from USGS and EarthquakesCanada, map from Google Earth.)

I must admit I've not been diligent in keeping this map up to date in recent months, but as you can see, there's been some decent jolts in the cooler months. Doesn't mean that you won't get a biggish one in hot weather, but there's no real basis to saying that there always seems to be a big one when it's hot.

Interestingly, the last really big one -- approx a mag 9 -- was on Jan 26, 1700. It was roughly along that red line there that indicates the subduction zone.

However, whether you're right or wrong I won't be insisting you change your avatar. Just that if you're right, please don't put it down to the weather!

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Well I hope you are totally wrong on this one.
There are a lot of good anime pics...lol

That and that is way to close to home,
and one of the reasons I am not there is due to my own paranoid mind telling me it is not safe to return yet.

s&f

I am also waiting for a large one in that area although I am expecting it farther north, but if it is big enough, it would effect my home town as well.
The sooner it happens, the sooner I can feel safe about going home.
(Does that sound bad? I hope not, just where my head is at with that area of the world and EQs)