Wednesday, July 30, 2008

The Big One

Los Angeles experienced a 5.4 magnitude earthquake today. I was watching the news and one reporter mentioned this may be a preview of what may soon be "the big one."

Here is an article from msnbc.com predicting "the big one" happening within 30 years from 2005. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7832219/.

We can all remember how devastating Katrina was. Now imagine L.A. when "the big one" hits. I am sure there are many minds working hard at an emergency plan, but there is no way it will ever be enough. It was predicted that the levees would eventually give in Louisiana.

I took a geology class in college and my professor mentioned this same exact thing. Its going to happen. Its going to happen soon. And when it does, its going to be very bad. So why not leave?

Why do we insist on habiting places that make no sense. Why rebuild New Orleans. OK, there is heritage and tradition there. So what. Its below sea level. Move on. But instead, we will funnel billions of dollars to the region in order to "rebuild".

Certainly you can not pick up a city, especially L.A., and move it across the country. I understand this. It may take even more money to relocate businesses, homes, families. But bad things are going to happen there. Its not a matter of if, its a matter of when.

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