Scientists used to think so-called “slow slip events” were “theoretically impossible.” Now these subtle tectonic shifts could be the key to predicting future earthquakes.
It’s more awkward to say because it’s “ell-ell-emm” not “el-em-ent”. It’s like that middle part of the alphabet that kids always fuck up “ell emm enn” and it’s practically a tongue twister. It’s a very unusual mouth movement for English speakers. Which is why many people started calling them “llamas” because the longer word is actually easier to say.
It’s more awkward to say because it’s “ell-ell-emm” not “el-em-ent”. It’s like that middle part of the alphabet that kids always fuck up “ell emm enn” and it’s practically a tongue twister. It’s a very unusual mouth movement for English speakers. Which is why many people started calling them “llamas” because the longer word is actually easier to say.