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Old 19 April 2008, 01:35 AM   #1
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Aftershock timed by GMT

How about this for a GMT in action. I just timed an earthquake aftershock here in Kentucky. 4 and a half seconds!!
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Old 19 April 2008, 01:38 AM   #2
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Good thing your GMT is "shock" proof.

Sorry I could not resist

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Old 19 April 2008, 05:28 AM   #3
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Good thing your GMT is "shock" proof.

Sorry I could not resist

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Old 19 April 2008, 01:58 AM   #4
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How about this for a GMT in action. I just timed an earthquake aftershock here in Kentucky. 4 and a half seconds!!
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Glad to know you and your GMT OK. How scala richter?
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Old 19 April 2008, 03:18 AM   #5
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Earthquake aftershock

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Glad to know you and your GMT OK. How scala richter?
It was considered a moderate earthquake early this morning at 5.4
The aftershock seemed to be the same maybe a little less.
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Old 19 April 2008, 02:14 AM   #6
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Good call your GMT II has a KIF shock protection system.
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Old 19 April 2008, 03:34 AM   #7
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Cool, put that watch to work!
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Old 19 April 2008, 05:27 AM   #8
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Earthquake and you timed it. MANIAC.
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