Monday, May 23, 2011

Fighting Outside Our Weight Class

Hi, I'm the Earth. Jut here to remind you I can kick your ass.

Volcanic Eruption in Grimsvotn, Iceland May 21 2011 from Jon Gustafsson on Vimeo.

17 comments:

Keith said...

And the valcano is named Grimsvoltn. If it spewed trolls and giant flaming hammers I wouldn't be surprised.

Sarah W said...

No doubt. But how are you at thumb wrestling?

Seriously, though, I think the weather may be ahead on points this year . . .

Anonymous said...

Well the Earth is a summer girl.

Mike said...

I live in Missouri, where we've just had a strong reminder that we're basically ticks on a dog.

Anonymous said...

Again, the vulcanologist allows a kitten to walk across the keyboard when assigning the volcano's name.

SueN. said...

Mike, I hope you and yours are safe and well.

As another denizen of Tornado Alley (down at the Texas end), I have to wonder who the hell pissed Mother Nature off. Hiding in the hallway is getting a little old.

Beth said...

Here in Missouri, we get our reminders on a near-daily basis. Imagine the volcano erupting about five miles south of your home.

(Sorry, I spent yesterday in the basement again, so I'm a little behind.)

Stefan Jones said...

If we cut capital gains taxes and eliminate the EPA even the mighty Yellowstone megavolcano would kneel in silent awe before the irresistible might of the invisible hand of the market!

(/snark)

xjill said...

Mesmerizing. Yes, Mother Nature seems more intent than usual lately of reminding us who's in charge.

On a related note, saw "the tree of life" yesterday and I think you will really like it, John.

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Lesley said...

That is some amazing video. I absolutely loved the music. Mike, Sue, and Beth I hope ya'll stay safe. And I'm sorry because where I live in Texas I have been watching all those clouds grow that turn into your storms.

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Consumer Unit 5012 said...

As usual, The Onion is way ahead for the so-called 'news media' on this:

Planet Earth Doesn't Know How To Make It Any Clearer It Wants Everyone To Leave

Steve said...

According to this, man does a far better job day in day out than volcanoes of kicking ass.

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