Wow, this open letter from Alan Rickman upon the end of the Harry Potter movie series is pretty awesome.
Oh my, if you thought you were having a bad day, you should read about author Robin McKinley's day. It involves 410 (yes, 410) bats in her attic. (But it also involves a note from Elizabeth Moon . . . so it can't be all bad.)
These maps of the US that show the likelihood of various disasters in different regions of the country are interesting. My question is: why is there a spot in the middle of the country that's prone to earthquakes? I understand why the states on the Rim of Fire are prone to them, but what's that hot spot near western Tennesee?
Peace of Christ to you,
Jessica Snell
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I should know about western TN since I live there! There is a "Earthquake research center" that is part of the University of Memphis. So I knew this area was 'prone' to earthquakes, though I have not heard of any (right now we've had flooding and risk of tornadoes). I am going to have to find out!
THe New Madrid fault runs from SE Missouri down to W Tennessee. It is so powerful that around 1809 it made the Mississippi River flow backwards creating a huge lake called Reelfoot. The area was very sparsely populated at the time, so I don't theink there are reliable casualty reports. No tall buildings, anyway...
Love your blog!
Thanks, Miriam and Amanda! I am educated now. :)
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