I do feel that scientists such as seismologists and geologists are an integral part in keeping all of us safe especially when we have witnessed many deaths coming from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Call them the canaries in a coal mine.

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In my previous piece, I wrote where 91 people lost their lives due to an earthquake which occurred in Italy on Monday.  The count is now up to 150 as reported by the AP.  My thoughts and prayers go out tonight not only for the dead and injured, but to the people of Italy.

 

When the earth trembles due to quakes or volcanoes, I do feel it is screaming out at us to at least pay attention.  As I visited a U.S.G.S. (United States Geological Survey) web site, I was simply astonished.

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