Mudslide in Guatemala: At least 1400 dead

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the mudslide in Guatemala, which has resulted in significant casualties. Participants express their reactions to the event, explore potential connections to other natural disasters, and comment on the media's portrayal of such tragedies.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express sadness and frustration over the frequency of natural disasters, referencing both the mudslide and the earthquake in Kashmir.
  • There is a suggestion that the mudslide may be linked to the earthquake, although this connection is not substantiated.
  • Participants discuss the media's focus on negative news, with one suggesting that positive news does not sell newspapers.
  • One participant humorously proposes an exaggerated scenario linking the earthquake to distant events, which is met with skepticism and correction regarding the distances involved.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the tragic nature of the events but disagree on the connections between the mudslide and the earthquake, as well as the media's role in reporting such disasters.

Contextual Notes

Some claims made about the distances involved in the proposed connections are not accurate, and the discussion includes speculative reasoning without definitive conclusions.

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As if it wasn't enough with the earthquake in Kashmir, another natural disaster has happened in Guatemala:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/americas/10/09/guatemala.landslide.reut/index.html
 
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arildno said:
As if it wasn't enough with the earthquake in Kashmir, another natural disaster has happened in Guatemala:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/americas/10/09/guatemala.landslide.reut/index.html

Yes it so depressing, why the heck can't some thing good happen in this stinking
world.
 
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wolram said:
Yes it so depressing, why the heck can't some thing good happen in this stinking
world.

Doesn't sell newspapers, that's why.
 
Pengwuino said:
Doesn't sell newspapers, that's why.
Well, you might have a look at this site:
http://www.happynews.com/
 
arildno said:
Well, you might have a look at this site:
http://www.happynews.com/

See, 10 seconds of that and I already am bored
 
Pengwuino said:
Doesn't sell newspapers, that's why.

News papers, i remember there secondary use, may be one should not bother
with there primary and revert to the secondary.
 
maybe the mudslide is linked to the earthquake
 
This is terrible news. It was yet another hurricane that brought the rain that led to this! :bugeye: What a crazy year for weather.
 
Moonbear said:
This is terrible news. It was yet another hurricane that brought the rain that led to this! :bugeye: What a crazy year for weather.

And oddly enough (ok well not scientifically odd), its been beautiful where I live.
 
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Another tragic loss...

cefarix said:
maybe the mudslide is linked to the earthquake

Erm, how?
 
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It was obviously a big enough earthquake to shake that mountain 11,000 miles away, which dislodged dust particles, Cambodian village people were allergic, and all simultaneous sneezed, eventually starting Hurricane Stan.
 
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Mk said:
It was obviously a big enough earthquake to shake that mountain 11,000 miles away, which dislodged dust particles, Cambodian village people were allergic, and all simultaneous sneezed, eventually starting Hurricane Stan.

This is so stupid I don't even know where to start. For one, its 12,500 miles away and two... hmm.. but the rest sounds about right.
 

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