O my!!
I have not heard about the earthquake. That is one natural disaster that I have always wanted to experience. I do not know why. I think it would be an experience to feel the ground shake underneath me. Of course I would probably be so terrified that I would never want it to happen again.
The US really has the most severe weather? Wow that surprises me, but I guess it makes sense considering the diverse weather that the section of this country get.

Jessica