Earthquakes
You wake in the darkness, unsure about what has disturbed you. Strangely the clock on your bedside table begins to rattle about, as if it has a will of its own. You become aware of a strange roaring sound outside, like a jet passing overhead. The rattling grows and strengthens. Suddenly, the earth moves, bucking like a wild animal. Your room heaves; glasses crash in the kitchen; paintings fall from the walls. What is it? What could make the normally stable earth move like this? Throughout human history the
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Some common words found in the essay are:
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Approximate Word count = 342
Approximate Pages = 1 (250 words per page double spaced)
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