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Marie McHarry wrote:
> >
> I know it seems offensive to some that the government spends money on
> science, but the USGS has been working on understanding, and
> predicting, US geology for more than a hundred years. 

And IMO, we should sink more money into the USGS.  They are the ones who 
find the underground faults and resources, including water, fossil 
fuels, and things like uranium and radon.  There is somewhat of a 
political war when it comes to California EQ funding..they have the EQ 
frequency so they want the majority of the funds, when places like WA, 
NY, IL, and MO have the greater risk and potential for loss..

Sure, quakes
> happen in California, but I'm betting residents would really like to
> have a better idea when they're about to occur. Major ones don't
> happen all that often -- as Californians will assure you until _you_
> fall asleep, they sleep through 'em. Over the years, I've read many
> articles about how Californians aren't ready for a really big event.

I recall seeing interviews after the Northridge quake...people had no 
idea that a quake could be like that,,,and they had lived through others 
before.  Each quake is different.


> This is Earth. Shit happens. When it does, most of us do the best we can.

There ya go.  I think the important thing is to THINK about how it will 
affect you and plan from there.  I live in GA, but a huge CA EQ will 
affect me....economically..so I prepare.

B

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