Hollywood Destroyed

  This image, although a visual effect, represents the California nightmare of natural disasters. California has been no stranger to destruction, whether it's from earthquakes or mudslides. It's hard to imagine that California is susceptible to such things, with it's beautiful weather and laid-back attitude. However, with the warm weather prone to fires and most of the San Andreas fault cutting right through California, this state is more dangerous than many would think. Just this year California was plagued by wildfires, but just 5 years before that, thousands of homes were destroyed by wildfires that were even worse. In 1998, bizarre El Nino weather brought on intense rain, causing mudslides throughout California. In 1989, San Francisco was hit with one of the worst earthquakes to hit the area for decades, collapsing bridges and buildings and leaving dozens dead. Although it is not likely that an earthquake would hit California, this picture is a counter to the California dream of perfect weather. It seems as if a new disaster hits every few years. Californians are left on their toes, waiting in fear for the next natural disaster that will destroy our beautiful state.

Comments

[Michael Bailey]

I love how you talked about a California nightmare in place of a California dream. I think your blog post would have been more relevant to the class if you made more connections to the picture that you chose. another way you could improve your blog post is by connecting it to a source either from the internet or from our textbooks. for example, you might be able to explore a new angle to your argument if you connected your ideas to Dana Polan's essay.