#1 There was a 5 earthquake yesterday in the Alps, the epicenter was not far away from where I live, scared the hell out of everybody when houses started to vibrate, with an audible "roar". No damages, apart from lots of falling rocks from the mountains, only one wounded. I shudder to think about a 7.5 earthquake, or any other such displays of nature. This small event helps put Katrina in perspective, IMHO, there really are forces we're powerless against, and can only hope to prevent their worst consequences and cope with the aftermath. |