Mexico City Earthquake of 1985

In 1985, a monstrous 8.1 quake struck Mexico City and killed about 9,500 people. With images of Hurricane Katrina damage flashing across the news, Mexicans remember the danger they presently live in. Here is an interesting article about the dangers of living in Mexico City with the looming threat of the next big earthquake: http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special03/articles/0919quake.html