People in parts of Scotland got a scary surprise when the ground started shaking not once, but three times in a single day. The first earthquake hit near Aberfeldy in the early morning, strong enough to make houses tremble and wake people up. One person said it sounded like their washing machine had gone crazy during the spin cycle. Then two more smaller shakes followed around lunchtime, keeping everyone on edge.
Turns out Scotland actually gets lots of these little quakes – thousands over the years – but most are so tiny nobody even feels them. The really big one everyone remembers happened way back in 1880 near Loch Awe, when dishes probably fell off shelves and furniture moved by itself. Scientists say it’s all because Scotland is still slowly bouncing back after the last Ice Age, like a mattress rising up after someone heavy got off it.
While all this was happening, weather folks were predicting some much nicer news – Scotland might be in for some proper warm spring weather soon, with temperatures possibly hitting a pleasant 22°C.
In other parts of the country, emergency crews had to deal with a scary highway accident where a tanker truck flipped over and spilled burning liquid across the road. And music fans around the world were sad to hear that Clem Burke, the drummer who kept Blondie’s classic songs rocking for decades, has passed away at 70 after keeping his health struggles private.
For people in the earthquake zone, it’s been a strange mix of excitement and nervousness – first the ground moves unexpectedly, then they might get some unseasonably warm weather, all while hearing about these other dramatic events happening across the country. Life in Scotland is certainly never boring!
