You have to explain why. or why not.
2006-06-30 15:58:39 · 30 answers · asked by ??Brown sugar?? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
I lived in L.A. for twenty years - and I'd rather be in an earthquake. Most of them don't do much damage, they're over quickly enough and aftershocks are rarely bigger than the original quake. For the most part, people know what to do when the Earth starts to move, and there often aren't any fatalities or even injuries.
You might be able to get away from a hurricane because you have warning, but overall the damage is much more severe and all encompassing than an earthquake, and because you've left, you don't always know what's going on with your home.
I'd take my chances with an earthquake, thanks.
2006-06-30 16:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Crooks Gap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never experienced an earthquake and don't know if i'd like to..now as for hurricanes..i can handle them...I have been through a few good ones and enjoyed every last one of them..besides when a hurricane approaches i don't have to work and i still get paid...so yeah a hurricane is for me
2006-06-30 23:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by kmikaze_nutcracker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definately an earthquake. While you can't see them coming, the damage is usually MUCH less severe. They are over and done with fast. Even if you evacuate before a hurricane, who's to say your house will be there when you get back?!
2006-06-30 23:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by rockigrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having been through several earthquakes, I'd have to say I'd rather be in an Earthquake. It is usually over in a few seconds, and here in California - we usually sleep through most of them.
I've never been through a Hurricane, but they are annual events, that can last for several days - while a really large earthquake (large enough to cause major damage) is a rare occurrence.
2006-06-30 23:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Dale S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A hurricane because i have experienced many since I live in Florida and it ends in about a day. I t may cause a lot of destruction but it's gone fast. With an earthquake there is aftershocks so you still have to stay cautious
2006-06-30 23:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by anthony c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather be in a hurricane. I can go to the basement. I would find an earthquake very unpredictable as to what would happen.
2006-06-30 23:07:35 · answer #6 · answered by Elwood 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hurricane. You have a few days to stock up on food, bring your pets inside and you can boil water afterwards. There's a good chance there will still be a roof standing (even if you do have to throw everything out.) With an earthquake everything is flattened.
2006-06-30 23:05:26 · answer #7 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm from SF. I'd rather be in neither. But if I had to be in one, a hurricane. You have more than 48 hours to prepare or evacuate. An earthquake is soo unexpected and scary. You don't know when they end.
2006-06-30 23:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by Batmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Florida, I would still rather be in a hurricane, you have days to prepare, and pretty much know the extent , or magnitude of the disaster when it hits ( Category 1, 2, 3, etc).
2006-06-30 23:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by SweetPiper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a hard question but i have to say hurricane cause there are no places to hide in an earthquake
2006-07-02 00:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by jm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋