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Since everyone is telling HN about whether they felt the earthquake or not, I thought I might point out the feeling the earthquake is dependent on not just whet
by ehsanu1 15y ago
Since everyone is telling HN about whether they felt the earthquake or not, I thought I might point out the feeling the earthquake is dependent on not just whether the ground shook in your area, but other factors as well. In particular, the building you were in (if any), and the furniture/objects around you.
I mention this as someone who felt the earthquake in the 3rd floor of our house, while my aunt on the 2nd floor didn't even realize.
- canistr 15y agoInteresting point. My co-workers were first to notice the earthquake as they had desks facing the window allowing them to see wires attached to an awning shaking. Meanwhile, I faced away from the windows and, because I'm a habitual leg-shaker, didn't feel anything.
- Symmetry 15y agoYeah, everyone in my office felt the earthquake very clearly, but my coworker who was walking back from lunch barely noticed anything.
- ehsanu1 15y agoSeems like if you were moving in some way, or perhaps standing, you're less likely to realize there was a quake. Reminds me of the monkey business illusion. We're really good at ignoring information our senses feed to us.