Earth quake!

[SilentTrigger]

There was a 8.0 earth quake at Tonga 15:26 today! Holy crap thats a big quake!

[Mstenger404]

you should try making up your own news storys

[SilentTrigger]

Excuse me?

[Mstenger404]

and then post them in the news and current events section

[SilentTrigger]

Breaking news! Mstenger404 is unaware of current events that happen in the world.

Hows that for a made up news story?
The fact that its true makes it even better

[SilentTrigger]

Originally posted by Mstenger404
and then post them in the news and current events section

The first post has now been posted there with 3 links to news sites on the issue

[Hellfighter]

you got to love it, to know before it even release to the news media lol

i see that even before it as on the news release, i get updates on earth quaks my desktop. lol

you both are funny.

[SilentTrigger]

Yep I use that too Chief, thats how i noticed it, I have it set on the sun position though so it takes some time before i see it in those regions, what setting do you have it on?

[Hellfighter]

you like to set it up like my is? SilentTrigger*MFA*

Tab:

ViewPoint:
check: [X] Orbit Period: 1 Inclination: 0

Image:

Check [X] Mercator

Sun:
[X] Use actual position
(this be noon time center as the world moves)

Shading:
Uncheck [ ] Enable Shading

Dots:

Uncheck [ ] Display Stars

Check [X] display Coordinate
Grid lines : 6
Dots per grid line: 15

basic it be a map covering the desktop. thats the way i have my set to

[SilentTrigger]

Oh thats alot better, thanks chief!

[Hellfighter]

your welcome

Earth Quaks sites
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/

Earth Quacks software sites:
1.) 3d world monitor earth quak's
Note: great only use as a one windows only open and exit when using.
link: http://www.starfield-screen-saver.com/quake.html
Cons: limited free upgrade cost, but it work as a limited version for free not a trial or as demo or limited number of days, to upgrade it to a full version cost.

2.) Download xearth monitor 3d/2D maps
Note: runs all the times as desktop wallpaper really cool
Link: http://hewgill.com/xearth/
Cons: totally free
For kids and other who like to learn and play some games about it> http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids.php

[.DareDevil.]

i try not to keep up with the Earthquakes, but just keep away from them or avoid them

[Chrispy]

Yeah we were talking about it this morning.
I heard that it could come here and hit Gisbourne or Dunedin, but I'm in the Far North!
Yay!

Chris_OJB_DF645 --

[Hellfighter]

update they had three more earth quacks now
Mag: 5.0 time: 16:26hr (4:26pm)
Mag: 5.4 time: 16:55hr (4:55pm)
Mag: 5.0 time: 17:01hr (5:01pm)

[-Tigger-]

update they had three more earth quacks now
Mag: 5.0 time: 16:26hr (4:26pm)
Mag: 5.4 time: 16:55hr (4:55pm)
Mag: 5.0 time: 17:01hr (5:01pm)

those r nothing serious m8, just aftershocks, was a big quake though yesturday

[Hellfighter]

they had another one
Mag 4.9 Time 18:59hr (6:59pm)

[Rampage.]

chief its spelt earthquakes.

[Hellfighter]

update again: more earthfarts

Mag:
5.0 started again (16:26hr/4:26pm)
5.4
4.9
4.8
6.0
5.1
4.9
4.9 (last one) 17:52hr (5:52pm)

[DevilDog#1]

Quit Farting people!!! :EEK:

[.DareDevil.]

LOL Earth Quacks.Bet the hunters ran out when they heard that.