DC Earthquake 8-23-2011 (ASL) (Subtitled)

This is a vlog of me talking about my experience of the earthquake in DC, a brief history of seismic activity in Virginia, the differences between west coast and east coast when it comes to earthquakes, and what to do when an earthquake strikes.

The vlog is presented in American Sign Language and is subtitled for non-ASL users. To view the subtitles, click on the red "CC" button underneath the video.

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People & Blogs

Tags:

• earthquake
• 2011
• dc
• district of columbia

[friendofman]

I don't know ASL, so I turned on the cc and viewed the text. I really feel like I've been to school! :-) Your vlog was very informative and educational in a lot of ways, but I don't know that the earth is millions of years old, but perhaps is much younger. It was my first quake, too, and like you I knew right away what it was, especially when I saw the trees swaying outside my office window in DC! Thanks for taking the time to make the video! God bless.

[jdconrad]

@friendofman Glad you enjoyed my vlog and felt that you benefited something from it. As for the Earth being millions years old, it's been accepted in the scientific community that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old. If you were referring to the eastern part of North America, then I don't know how long ago this part of the land was formed. However, you could tell that the Eastern US is much older than its western counterpart by looking at the mountains of both regions. Thanks for the comment!

[rabbit0877]

Wow. Awesome explanation, man.

[jdconrad]

@rabbit0877 Thanks. Glad you approve! :)

[CookieToddo]

Well, hellloooooooo there, my former student!!!! this is B Palmento.. great job you did... mighty proud of you

[jdconrad]

@CookieToddo Aw, thank you. :)

[rabbit0877]

I had to post this on my Facebook wall as well. I have a few friends that know ASL so I'm sure they'll enjoy it.

[CookieToddo]

@jdconrad : - )

Miss Susan Houck posted your video on her facebook