Wow! The group I was with this evening was in a small building doing a quiet activity on Astronomy when the building began to shake and things on the walls rattled. It wasn't but a few minutes later that I began receiving text messages informing me that what we felt was an earthquake with the epicenter about 12 miles from Saco, Maine! The kids were pretty excited that they had "survived" the earthquake.
We then walked down to the beach to observe some constellations, continuing our Astronomy lesson. I am happy to report that no tsunami was spotted! But we did spot some "stars in the sand" or dinoflagellates, that light up when stimulated by digging. The kids are now tucked in bed with more experiences and stories to tell.
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Wow! Only 12 miles from the epicenter! How cool is that?! I was in Revere at the time of the earthquake, and the furniture rattled all the way down there.
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys took some great photos of the dinoflagellates. I would love to see those.
Keep those photos coming! We really enjoy seeing what you guys are doing up there!
It was felt by all here in Rowley, some didn't believe it! Hope the stars were out tonight so you could all make a special wish for something.
ReplyDeleteLove watching what you are doing every day. Shared it with my work friends too!
Stay warm and continue to have some more amazing fun!
WOW that's exciting! I wonder if some cool stuff will be uprooted after all that shakin. Can't wait to hear about it all. Looks like you are having fun. Miss you!
ReplyDeleteWaiting to hear all about astronomy class. Know how you love the stars! Did you notice if the stars shook during the earthquake?! Looks like you are having an awesome time. Miss you!
ReplyDeleteno the stars didn't shake. and yes i love the stars. piscitelli, isabelle
DeleteHi Abbie (Magee), that's exciting everyone felt the earthquake.I Can see everyone is having a wonderful time.Miss you. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteHi Drew B., Hope you're having a great time @ Ferry Beach. Did you feel the earthquake?? Can't wait to hear about all your adventures!! We miss you!! Love Mum, Dad, Kyle and Charlie xoxo
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