In terms of geology, as Lucy Jones mentions in her book “The Big Ones“, this “Big One” is just another one in a long line of cyclical earthquakes which are perfectly natural, and to a lesser degree, fairly predictable (despite the wide window for when they are predicted to occur). It’s important to keep in mind, this is only one earthquake of many other “big ones” which have already occurred, and will continue to occur for the foreseeable future on Earth. It is validly referred to as “The Big One,” because it is accurately believed it will have such a life-changing impact on those who will be present this time around. Keep in mind, millions of people weren’t living in Southern California at any other time in history. Hollywood wasn’t strongly rooted there, and large tech startups in major cities were future dreams that were the furthest from anyone’s minds.
I recall first-hand living in the Santa Clarita Valley at the time of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. It is still difficult for me to find words to describe the event itself. The one thing I am capable of truly expressing are the effects it had on me at the time, and my life in the days, weeks and months following. The stability of the ground under our feet is something we most often take for granted, probably more so than the air we breathe. When it begins to move as much that we’re unable to stand, this is when we realize it is no longer a given. As for the place we call home, it felt as if a giant hand had reached down from the heavens, pulled my home from its foundation and began to twist it around and about. And such was the sound it created, I had never imagined, of my belongings, furniture, and anything not adequately secured, being thrown about for what seemed an eternity. In all actuality, it was only about ten seconds or so. But after being awakened at 4:30am in the morning, even ten uncertain seconds of seeing and hearing your belongings (and shelter, possibly) being trashed, can feel like a lifetime. That earthquake (the “Northridge Quake”) on the morning of January 17th, was rated a 6.7 magnitude on the Richter scale. It is believed “The Big One” will be in the upper 7M to near 8M, close to the maximum 8.3M event which is believed possible can occur along the San Andreas, if the entire 750 mile fault line were to rupture end-to-end.
Prediction is a Possibility, Not Only in Strictly Conventional Means
So, how do we predict these types of events, if we can’t (at least currently) rely on seismologists and modern scientists to be able to give us the exact time and location? The answer isn’t easy, but it is possible. Instead of writing off the fact that certain aspects of our lives must be left entirely up to uncertainty, it is possible to have accurate predictions of what the Earth is doing. After all, our species is deeply rooted in the Earth. Without Earth, we would presently cease to exist.
Going back to the ideas, discoveries, and topics to ponder from futuredreamsbook.com, it’s important we consider the way we are connected to each other. If certain members of our population are able to communicate telepathically, predict through premonitions, and come up with precise precognitions before events happen—isn’t it also plausible we can attain access to information regarding our own connection with the Earth, and the way certain geological processes will shape and influence our collective reality as human beings? These abilities are not limited to a special few, they are available to all those who choose to accept, believe and pursue them.