Hello Cecil! First time writting you, and that’s pretty tough, because the LA Reader has been gone for years, and we miss you guys!
Anyway, checking through the vaults, and this entry is listed :“If all Chinese jumped at once, would cataclysm result? 06-Apr-1984”, and the link is here: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_155
Just to let you know, this is not going to be a hypothetical situation as of this summer. This is the address for the group proposing that everyone on earth jump and land AT THE SAME TIME worldwide. I found this a few years ago, and I don’t know if it’s gonna do squat, but what’s the risk outside of looking silly for one minute of my life?
My question(s) to you are, the throery in place promises quite a bit, so what about earthquakes? Tsunumi’s? Can this do more harm than good? And, would the proposed shout (HA) help? Just thought you’d like to know somebody out there took what was one of the silliest questions I’m sure you’ve been asked and is trying something really bizzare…but it looks as if the intentions are good, or just for a good laugh!
Thanks, enjoy your work!
(Another) Cecil Truschel III