ABRUPT EARTH CHANGES

The Earthquake and Tsunami of November 1st, 1755 was one of the most severe Earthquakes recorded in modern history. November 1st is the peak season of the Taurid Meteor stream. Plumes of smoke from fires usually don’t create vertical stripes (of light?) or streaks of (rising or falling ash?) as illustrated by contemporary artists. Or is it just artist freedom? (See also Black Death and Abrupt Earth Changes in the 14th Century. p 24.)