Hi. I hate to be a pest but thought I'd mention a simple recent observation from here in Taichung, Taiwan.

1. We have had more lightning in the last two weeks than I have seen in two years.

2. We have had less earthquake activity in two weeks than I have seen in two years.

I know that they may not be related, but sure is a heck of a coincidence.

Check the earthquakes for yourself at www.cwb.gov.tw