Technically, this delivers a lot of energy into the Earth, but it’s
spread out over a large enough area that it doesn’t do much more than
leave footprints in a lot of gardens. A slight pulse of pressure spreads
through the North American continental crust and dissipates with little
effect. The sound of all those feet hitting the ground creates a loud,
drawn-out roar which lasts many seconds.
the first step in a lawsuit where parties pass their claims and their defenses. the plaintiff or the one complaining states the issue while the defendant states his answer on the complain and his defense