Four major quakes strike South Pacific


	Four major quakes strike South Pacific

kkcapricorn

10-8-2009 9:22 AM

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kkcapricorn says:

The Earth Mother lashes out in protest of her systematic destruction. JMHO

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10-8-2009 10:17 AM

vk2yoc

She will lash harder yet, I fear.

10-8-2009 3:33 PM

lollipop10

I keep wondering about the Three Gorges Dam. About the weight of it (not just the dam, but the water as well), and i wonder if weight in that area could cause earthquakes elsewhere....

10-8-2009 11:16 PM

wiccantexan

The Earth Mother has shaken long before man entered the picture.

10-9-2009 12:05 AM

lollipop10

Just for clarity Wiccan, are you addressing me, Kkcapricorn?

10-9-2009 12:06 AM

lollipop10

Oops, typo. I mean me, or Kkapricorn?

10-9-2009 11:06 PM

wiccantexan

Kkapricorn, but it was actually more of a general statement.

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