Back to earthquakes. The only beautiful islands here are the ones which haven't had a big earthquake yet. These buildings are just big piles of rubble, like most of the region.
We have a huge cluster of M5 earthquakes, or so. It is following a line that is the size of an M7. People are taking this cluster as foreshocks. However, it could just go away. I don't know what will happen, but it is a good earthquake drill.
The region is in extension, due to a little stress curl, in an area of general compression. All these islands are tilted blocks, with one steep and one side gently sloped. The islands are formed from huge earthquakes. I would say an M9 per island. Being extension, it also get civilization-destroying volcanos. Good to take your leave when things get restless.
ps I'm still putting the odds of this cluster being foreshocks at 1 in 100, the usual level. Italian seismologists got put in jail when they said 'no chance' of their cluster being foreshocks. They really need my '2 buck' accelerometers, which I am still working on.
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Everyone is leaving according to our TV news. I see you're a bit upset over the Donald. Stay calm.
Yes, lots of deep breathing. However, after he drained all the water in California, I am less involved.
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