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Jan 13, 2005 09:33

The Big Wave
While selecting a college, climate was a consideration. I didn’t even apply out of state, fearing the harsh winters of the east. “Every day on campus yields a beautiful, golden Los Angeles afternoon,” the UCLA pamphlet boasted, and after a blustery visit north to Berkeley, I happily decided instead to attend college an hour south in the ( Read more... )

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bluepose January 13 2005, 17:44:13 UTC
Oh silly Chris. California wouldn't be flooded during a tsunami!

Factoring in the San Andreas fault, should an earthquake hit underwater, it would merely snap California like a twig at that line, and send the loose part sinking into the ocean as people fled to LAX to catch a plane to safety less they drown with the continent like rats on a sinking ship!

Now, don't you feel so much better?

J

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socakid825 January 14 2005, 02:23:24 UTC
how would an earthquake happen underwater that would affect us heavily here in CA? is there a faultline in the pacific i'm unaware of?

the san andreas runs under land.

-confused... or dumb-

- c :)

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creactivity January 13 2005, 17:50:51 UTC
Hollywood would produce a film

Oh please. We all know the meetings occurred the day after the Tsunami planning it exactly as you described, which is disgustingly predictable.

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harg January 13 2005, 18:00:09 UTC
The MJO seems to have not treat you (as well as the midwest with feet of snow, massive ice storms, tornados, and flooding) very well this year. Funny thing is though, if this year was a full fledged EL/La Nina, the Madden-Julian Oscillation would have never been so potent... since they are particularly intense during ENSO neutral years.

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ou82many January 13 2005, 20:24:22 UTC
in fact, the only constant is the Angelino’s near-total inability to signal a lane change. It’s highway anarchy.

I just moved to LA from Arizona and this drives me crazy! I don't understand why people feel it is so difficult to turn on a button before the start darting in and out of traffic.

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improperbrahmin January 13 2005, 21:33:26 UTC
Was the woman clutching loaves of bread as well?

Because, you know, my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hon.

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beachbum6 January 14 2005, 00:29:36 UTC
ok, im sorry, but that was reall funny!

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