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Issue: 922 Date: 4/24/2008
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美國中西部發生罕見5.2級地震 聖路易頗受驚嚇
密州交通廳宣佈2500座橋梁未受損 民眾請放心
MoDOT Inspecting 2,500 Bridges After Earthquake
No Damage Found
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【時報訊】據美國地質調查所宣佈，南伊利諾伊州四月十八日淩晨四時三十七分發生里氏五點二級地震。在隨後的三個小時內，又發生兩次各為二點六級和二點五級的餘震。至目前為止，只傳出少數建築物輕微受損，未發生傷亡事件。此次震央離聖路易很近，大聖路易地區居民都感受到地震的震撼。由於聖路易近年來很少發生地震，民眾對突然遭受那麼強大地震，頗受驚嚇。
美國地質調查所最先公佈的紀錄是五點四級，後來修正為五點二級。震央在伊州Bellmont市東南五哩處，Bellmont市在聖路易以東154哩。伊利諾伊州最大地震發生於一九六八年，強度為五點三級。當時曾造成範圍相當大，不過情況輕微的損害，但未造成傷亡。據聖路易居民表示，此次地震有感時間為5秒到30秒，很多人都在凌晨被震醒。
地震發生後，密蘇里州交通廳MoDOT隨即對全州2500個橋樑作全面之檢查，以策安全。據MoDOT表示，在18日下午4時，該單位已完成2500座橋樑之檢查，並未發現任何問題，民眾可以放心。
MoDOT Inspecting 2,500 Bridges After EarthquakeNo Damage Found
JEFFERSON CITY - Since this morning's (04/18/2008) earthquake, Missouri Department of Transportation bridge inspectors have been out in force examining all state bridges in the eastern part of the state that may have been affected. So far, no damage has been found.Inspectors are examining about 2,500 bridges located in the eastern third of the state. Major river crossings are the top priority, followed by bridges on major highways, and then the bridges on minor routes. All inspections will be complete by the end of the day."Our top priority today is making sure all our bridges are safe," said State Bridge Maintenance Engineer Scott Stotlemeyer. "We've got hundreds of people checking bridges today. If we find any damage we'll deal with it right away, and we won't hesitate to close a bridge."As of 10 a.m., about 1,400 inspections are complete, with no damage found. Completed inspections include all of the nearly 1,000 bridges in the St. Louis area.
In addition to the eastern part of the state, MoDOT will also examine Missouri River crossings today at Hermann, Jefferson City, Boonville, Rocheport, Miami and Glasgow.
Inspectors are looking for any signs of damage, including cracks or buckling in the bridge deck, loose pavement, bent beams or girders, missing bolts, or misalignment of curbs or rails. If potential problems are found, bridge engineers will be called in for a more thorough examination, and the bridge will be closed if necessary.
All 2,500 Bridge Inspections Now Complete, No Damage Found
JEFFERSON CITY - As of 04/18/2008 4 p.m., MoDOT has completed inspections of all 2,500 bridges to be examined as a result of this morning's earthquake in Illinois. No problems were found. |
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