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Residents of the Bay Area became a bit scared in these past few days as multiple small earthquakes rattled San Francisco. A 3.7 magnitude quake struck during the nighttime rush hour and had its epicenter at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), scaring citizens. Thankfully, the quake did not cause any damage, but fears are ramping up across the west as the chances of a megaquake on the San Andreas Fault continue to increase. Large earthquakes like the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, which measured at 7.9 on the Richter scale and killed 3,000 people, come every century or so, which means that this century's quake is a bit overdue. Cities like San Francisco have been working on buildings to make them more earthquake-proof, but they might not be able to withstand a massive one like 1906. Meanwhile, there hasn't been a megaquake in Cascadia (Washington-Oregon-British Columbia) in over 320 years, and that kind of earthquake would take place on the ridge between the Pacific and Juan de Fuca tectonic plates, which could generate a life-threatening tsunami as well.
Fact of the Day: Lemons float, but limes sink. Since limes are denser, they sink to the bottom, while the less-dense lemons float on the surface.
Quote of the Day: If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit. (Banksy)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Irascible (adj)- Someone who is irascible is easily angered and annoyed.
In a Sentence: That tidy little house belongs to an irascible crank who never has a kind word for any of his neighbors.
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