Julianna: Have you ever been in an earthquake?

Miles: Yes, I experienced one when I was in Tokyo once. The tremors only lasted a few seconds though and then it was over.

J: Do you know where it measured on the Richter scale?

M: I don't remember, but it wasn't very serious. Have you ever been in an earthquake?

J: No, but I was in quite a few tornados when I was younger.

M: Where are you from?

J: I'm from the plains of the Midwest. It's a prime location for tornadoes.

M: Did your house ever get damaged from the winds?

J: Most of the time we were lucky, but once a tree from our front yard was ripped out by its roots and ended up in our living room.

M: Wow, that must have really been scary.

J: Actually, some of my fondest memories of my childhood were of spending time with my funily in the basement waiting for the tornados to pass.

M: Have you ever experienced a flood?

J: No, but my father's car was destroyed in a flood once. It actually happened the day after he bought the car.

M: That sure didn't last long!