On one thing, everyone agrees: the consequences of a big earthquake would be appalling.

大家都认可的一点是：大地震带来的后果将是十分可怕的。

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Those living in low lying areas, and particularly those inhabiting areas such as the Ganges delta in Bangladesh and the Nile delta in the Mediterranean, could suffer appalling consequences if the sea level rises as predicted.

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Depending upon your viewpoint, the grandly named Mass Torts Made Perfect, a recent confab of plaintiff lawyers in Las Vegas, (1) illustrates America's greatness as a nation with the rule of law or (2) shows the appalling consequences of deep-pockets liability.

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