From: Spike Jones (spike66@ibm.net)
Date: Tue Sep 14 1999 - 00:19:51 MDT
Doug Jones wrote:
> If Cape Canaveral takes a direct hit, the RLV launch market might open up
> too. [1/2 a :)] Three shuttles are in buildings rated at 105 to 125 MPH; a
> gust to 190 would shred them for sure. Damage to the cape alone in the
> event of a direct hit would be over $20B.
Doug we were told the shape of the continental shelf east of Canaveral is
supposed to protect that land from hurricanes. Hope so. My folks live
in Titusville and refuse to evacuate. There is a high tide scheduled for
about three hours before the storm hits. A surge along with a high
tide would be bad news for them. {8-[ spike
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