[Mr. K]

or maybe it has built up as far as it can go before it pops

[BikerJoe]

or maybe it has built up as far as it can go before it pops

Be very afraid. Something usually happens right after the experts all say it's impossible.

Besides, the author says the 1811-12 events were mag. 7-7.5, and I'd always heard they might've been a legitimate 10, since they were felt on the East Coast.

[BenLurkin]

That’s got my vote.

[21twelve]

Correct. When your car is rolling down the road at a consistent, smooth speed your coffee is pretty managable. Those rabbit starts after a long stop light and you’re late to work and you have to make up for lost time (or lost distance) - that’s when you end up with a mess.