Reflections on Geological Events and Human Fragility
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Summary
The article reflects on the profound impact of geological events, such as earthquakes, on human existence, intertwining themes of deep time, climate change, and the fragility of human life. It uses a personal experience of an earthquake to explore broader existential and environmental questions.
Key quotes
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The earthquake shook us awake at 4:31 in the morning. We hurried into a closet while, for fifteen seconds, it finished its business and the car alarms down on Third and California began their complaint.
When we emerged, the night sky greeted us through a crack in the wall and chunks of plaster sat smack on.
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