Two M7 earthquakes in a week

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On Nov. 30, Alaska had a M 7.0 earthquake near Anchorage. It caused a lot of damage, but thank the Lord, no deaths reported. Today there was a 7.5 in the ocean off New Caledonia. Fortunately, it was not widely felt and caused no tsunami or harm. Take a look at the globe. I find it interesting that these are directly opposite each other on the Pacific plate. I would just like to say heads-up if you are in an earthquake-prone area anywhere along the plate boundaries of the Pacific plate, or up Indonesia. And by that I mean, do you have an emergency plan so in case a large earthquake shows up in your area you won't stand there and wonder what to do? Do you have an emergency bag (affectionately known as a BOB or bug out bag) which has appropriate seasonal clothes, first aid supplies, water and food for the first day of an emergency, etc.? These are good things to have for any emergency (fires, tornadoes, storms, as well as earthquakes.) Don't be scared, be prepared!