Posted on 08/27/2016 7:57:06 PM PDT by BenLurkin
“These misconceptions or behaviors that work in Latin America but don’t work here because buildings are different here, earthquakes are different here,” says Pablo Ampuero, professor of seismology at Caltech.
It’s the first time Caltech has hosted an event like this, where the community engaged directly with scientists and experts, asking questions and getting important answers.
The event stressed the importance of being prepared for disaster. And how earthquakes here in the US are different from those in other parts of the world.
“When you look at what the earthquake will do to us, it probably won’t kill us, but it’s going to make life really miserable. We’re going to not have power or water, you won’t be able to go to work, you may not have a place to live,” said Dr. Lucy Jones, the well-known seismologist.
Dr. Jones says one of the most important steps we can take is to build stronger community networks so people have the resources they need when the next big earthquake hits.
The information fair was sponsored by Caltech
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Rattling buildings and creating aftershocks that American earthquakes won’t rattle.
1. Point the jalopy back to Mexico.
Hmmm. Whats the the message here? They don't care if the white and black folk fall into a giant crack in the earth.☺
Taco Bell should come out with a new burrito, “The Big One”. Everything shakes and rumbles after ya eat one! I can see the commercial now!
The most important thing is drink plenty of water and don’t forget to shower in place.
I can see the headline in the LA Times: Big Earthquake, Undocumented Workers Hardest Hit!
No power, water, won’t be able to go to work.
Just like the old country.
Dr. Jones says one of the most important steps we can take is to build stronger community networks so people have the resources they need when the next big earthquake hits
Wait, what??
Maybe 0bola could give a community organizing PSA.
Yes, American buildings are better, a loy BETTER!!! No sand in the concrete.
I wonder how you say, “Grab your ankles and kiss your a$$ goodbye” in Spanish?
“Every day, more people come to L.A., a
Sssh! Don’t tell anyone, the whole place is shaking away.
Where will we go, when there’s no San Francisco, o
Better get ready, to tie up thee boat in Idaho.”
(as the song goes)
At first I thought, "Why are earthquake experts advising them what to do when Trump is elected on Nov 8? " :-)
“Vaminos!!!”
how is that any different than the rest of the world?
Construction
I’ve read that Redd Foxx died because of that signature gag. He had a heart attack on the set and everybody thought he was kidding.
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