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pinball1970 said:
Aw, come on . . . give me a brake. .
Lol. . .
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If Up to You, Would You Live in Natural Disaster Prone Area?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the personal choices and considerations regarding living in areas prone to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods. Participants share their perspectives on the risks associated with these environments and the factors influencing their decisions, including family ties, employment opportunities, and personal experiences.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a strong aversion to living in disaster-prone areas, citing the risks of losing homes and loved ones.
- Others highlight the emotional and social ties that keep families in these regions despite the risks.
- One participant shares experiences of living in earthquake-prone areas and discusses emergency preparedness measures taken in their community.
- Another participant mentions the challenges of relocating millions of people from vulnerable areas and questions the feasibility of such moves.
- Some participants humorously list various regions in the U.S. and their associated natural disasters, while others challenge the seriousness of certain risks, like blizzards.
- There are repeated references to the generational aspect of living in high-risk areas, with some participants acknowledging the beauty of these locations as a factor in their decisions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express differing views on the desirability of living in natural disaster-prone areas, with no consensus reached. Some prioritize safety and risk avoidance, while others emphasize personal choice and the importance of community ties.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention various natural disasters without resolving the complexities of risk assessment or the implications of living in such areas. The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and opinions, highlighting the subjective nature of risk perception.
Aw, come on . . . give me a brake. .
Lol. . .
.
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pinball1970
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Yep unintentional that one. Also to be honest, I did not drive in India I was driven.OCR said:Aw, come on . . . give me a brake. .
Lol. . .
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Back seat, petrified.
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russ_watters
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Turns out the safest state is Michigan:
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-10-states-safest-from-natural-disasters.html
For natural disasters anyway.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-10-states-safest-from-natural-disasters.html
For natural disasters anyway.
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The Tigers don't qualify as a natural disaster? Live and learn.
(The Lansing Lugnuts are a different story. Go Nuts!)
(The Lansing Lugnuts are a different story. Go Nuts!)
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Amen to that. Just ask the governor.russ_watters said:
And do not forget the New Madrid quake of 1812. The sky is falling everywhere. Everywhere!
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