Don't you love phrases like “the next big one” and “imminent doom” to brighten up your morning? It's funny, I go through phases where I will watch the news for a while and find the lovely depressing news a hilarious way to start the day, and other times, I won't watch it at all. Out of robberies, murders, and natural disasters, the latter is definitely my favorite. Within the natural disaster spectrum, the ring of fire events are by far the most intriguing. Take the movie Independence Day, the portrayal of Steve being so calm when they think there has been an earthquake is fascinating to me. I bet people who live in Los Angeles, Long Beach, or Orange County are actually like that.
What happens to their floor leveling though? I once was told that some earthquakes can cause the floor to literally roll like a wave toward you. It reminds me of a carnival ride. Except, houses usually have concrete foundations. How would you complete a foundation repair after your concrete has rolled like a wave? It boggles the mind to think that the ground beneath us can turn to such a liquid state. It seems sturdy enough normally. It would be cool to see, but I don't think I really want to find out.
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