The L'aquila earthquake

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/5118920/Earthquake-in-Italy-LAquila-before-and-after-the-quake.html?image=15

Check out this link for the before and after pictures of some of affected buildings. I am deeply sadden by these images. I feel for them, it can happen for us too living in California. Earthquakes are a very much a part of our lives here.