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It's 2008 — and 'the big one' slams Utah

Interesting story. I checked my water heater mid-read to make sure it was secured. Where do I check on specific information for my area? (Lehi/Saragoga Springs, north shore of Utah Lake, Loch Lomond neighborhood)

Interesting story....also very likely. People there should really prepare and make plans for a huge quake. They need to do more than have a survival kit at home. They need to make evacuation plans and choose another site to head for. I am not sure if there are any warning signs, but if there is, people should take advantage of them and stay somewhere else. You might not be religious, but earthquakes in the end times are predicted to totally disrupt our earth's crust. So people need to prepare psychologically and spiritually. You guys have my prayers.

VERY ENLIGHTENING!
WE HAVE TAKEN SOME STEPS TO PREPARE, BUT I REALIZE I NEED TO GET BUSY ON THE REST... THANKYOU

SCARY!!! Way scary! Let's all move out fast. Lol.

this scares the crap out of me hope god gives us the power to go through this

More media doom and gloom.

More media gloom and doom...if it happens in February 2008, then I'm certain that global warming will save us.

it is really awake up call

doom and gloom is forcasting merely the possible seasoned with a little exageration. this is not an unlikely exageration. it's probable! if you're my neighbor please take atleast the minimal precautions/prepardness because if you're not able to care for your family because inability to reach them etc i'll be able to help them --- will you beable to give the same to mine?

i love earth i hope it doesn't end tomorrow!!!! Al

God is so wonderful that uses geologists and experts to warn us. I lived in Salt Lake for 10 years and I loved it, wonderful place, wonderful people! I want to invite the Christian Community to join together and pray asking God for guidance, protection and wisdom! We all know that this is the begining of the end. Let's us keep our faith in God and trust Him.

Uhh yeah, I have experienced one big earthquake in my life so far, and that was the 1989 Loma Prieta Quake in Cali. I was 7 years old. I'm not worried about me, I'm worried about keeping my son safe and most importantly not being prepared for such a disaster. Call me paranoid, but I'm going to go gather some supplies right NOW! So if the big one does hit today, at least I won't be wearing dirty underwear. ;o)

okay its 2:00 and nothing has happened welll so much for making a fort

at first i thought this really was going to happen until i read the scenario part... oops.. very scary!! it really is a wake up call...

Does anyone really think there is going to be an earthquake??? I mean really...you can't predict earthquakes and even if they did...it's most likely not going to happen. Everyone should know that earthquakes cannot be predicted. It mostly is scaring the middle school students at my school. It's 5:00 p.m. and still nothing has happened, so let's all just get over it.

Yes, It is very likely and the more people that are
prepared the less worry one will have and make it
easier on the response teams. We need more articals
like this to keep us alert.
Thank you

the big earthquake does't hit feb 2 It hits FEB 8 2008.How do i know god told me.Tou can predict earthquakkes.(satelites)

people are saying it's supposed to happen today.
and so far, i'm believing it.
there have been small quakes felt all morning in my office downtown, and the big one in nevada happened yesterday.
so much for february 2nd.
and so much for having a leap year.

The point of this artical is to raise awarness not to predict the next earthquake. It might not be for thousands of years it might happen as I'm writing this.

I think its happening right now!

Wait...that's just severe gas, but BOY what a rumble!

Still, this helps me be a bit more freaked out about just moving to SLC.