Yuki-Anne (post: 1499243) wrote:Okay, I don't want to seem lacking in compassion, because earthquakes are scary regardless of magnitude. I'm sorry you guys had to experience something so frightening, and I hope it wakes up the east coast (and the rest of America) and they do a better job at reinforcing buildings for earthquakes. I hope there aren't any more.
But I've seen articles that call it "devastating" and show pictures of people's tipped over yogurt cups and collapsed cd shelves and whatnot. Again, I'm sorry you're frightened, but suck it up, America. You don't get to use the word "devastating" until at least one person loses their home.
...also, I'm afraid if I tell my earthquake stories it'll sound like I'm trying to one-up you guys, which I'm definitely not. So I'll just say again that yes, earthquakes are scary, and I'm definitely not lacking in empathy for you guys or thinking that you're wimps or anything because you're scared. I remember when 2 pointers used to scare me.
Wow, this is new. I think most people are just shaken to feel their first earthquake that they tend to blow the magnitude (pun intended) of the experience to greater proportions. But yeah, as of yet, there are no serious reports so devastating is an awfully strong word to use for this event.