- Post screenshots of your area and it's earth quake history.
There isn't much history of earthquakes in the area I live. I'm in Syracuse, which is about 30 minutes south of Ogden, if that. The closest, most recent earthquake I could find is this one in Coalville. It was a 1.9, so it was relatively small.
- Write down things you notice. Is there anything surprising or is it totally expected?
I did a larger search of earthquake history, narrowing it down to events of a magnitude 5 or higher. This is what it came up with.
I can't say that these events are surprising because
- How does this information change the way you feel about your safety where you live?
In general I've always felt that natural disasters aren't a laughing matter. Its a force that we can prepare for, but not prevent. I served in Joplin Missouri while serving my mission, and learned all about the tornado that struck Joplin. Those kinds of events are devastating.
I wouldn't necessarily say that I don't feel safe, but I do respect the power and potential of our planet, the elements, and all the energy contained therein.
I wouldn't necessarily say that I don't feel safe, but I do respect the power and potential of our planet, the elements, and all the energy contained therein.
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