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Re: Rail-related comment on the drought
Author: mook
Date: 07-20-2014 - 13:50
Snide comments are the norm here. We learn to live with it.
Realistically, FRC is at least as much "at risk" for a fire as eastern WA. Probably more - CA got almost no rain last winter, but WA at least got some. By this time of the year it hasn't rained hard in either place (other than briefly in wandering thunderstorms) in months, even in a good year. But "at risk" doesn't mean it definitely will happen, or that it will happen at the time you're there. I'd go for the trip, and if it all goes to *&$# you can ask for a refund and look at something else while you're here.
The whole place doesn't burn at once. CA is over 800 miles north-south, and generally 200 miles or more wide. There have been considerably more wildfires than normal already this year, causing significant damage in some cases, but so far none have directly affected the FRC. A good site for spotting the bigger fires is Inciweb: [inciweb.nwcg.gov]
As for earthquakes, CA's a big place, so despite having a lot of earthquakes (most too small to feel anyway, even if you're right on top of it) it's unlikely that at any specific point in time, especially in the NE part of the state, you'll feel a sizable one. Regular activity tends to be concentrated in spots like Mammoth Lakes, The Geysers, Imperial Valley, Parkfield, Hollister, and the North Coast, none of which are railfan hot spots or anywhere near (at least 150 miles away) the FRC. If you're interested, the official real-time earthquakes page is at: [earthquake.usgs.gov]
Enjoy your trip!
Realistically, FRC is at least as much "at risk" for a fire as eastern WA. Probably more - CA got almost no rain last winter, but WA at least got some. By this time of the year it hasn't rained hard in either place (other than briefly in wandering thunderstorms) in months, even in a good year. But "at risk" doesn't mean it definitely will happen, or that it will happen at the time you're there. I'd go for the trip, and if it all goes to *&$# you can ask for a refund and look at something else while you're here.
The whole place doesn't burn at once. CA is over 800 miles north-south, and generally 200 miles or more wide. There have been considerably more wildfires than normal already this year, causing significant damage in some cases, but so far none have directly affected the FRC. A good site for spotting the bigger fires is Inciweb: [inciweb.nwcg.gov]
As for earthquakes, CA's a big place, so despite having a lot of earthquakes (most too small to feel anyway, even if you're right on top of it) it's unlikely that at any specific point in time, especially in the NE part of the state, you'll feel a sizable one. Regular activity tends to be concentrated in spots like Mammoth Lakes, The Geysers, Imperial Valley, Parkfield, Hollister, and the North Coast, none of which are railfan hot spots or anywhere near (at least 150 miles away) the FRC. If you're interested, the official real-time earthquakes page is at: [earthquake.usgs.gov]
Enjoy your trip!
