User:Honest Arthur

FORCES OF NATURE

The recent earthquake causing tsunami in Japan registered 8.7 on the Richter scale. Mankind has battled throughout its history against the destructive forces of nature. Earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados and volcanic eruptions are well know and have often caused havoc.

Earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale, with 10.0 representing the highest magnitude. However there is a lesser known scale called the Amta  On this scale 0 represents normal (but people are still scared of what might happen, 1-3 indicates mild displeasure, 4-5 results in an abrupt wave of the hand and a noticeable change of voice tone, 6 means a scowl, 7 a sarcastic hurtful comment, 8 means "thats it for today" 9 means you had better apologise, even if it wasn’t your fault and 10 means the complete destruction of friendship. Some people (John and Taku) live their lives in constant fear of the 10.  Little can be done to pacify a raging Amta, the only advice this author can give is  to pray.