“I think he’s either the figurative judgment of a vengeful Gaia for our abuse of the planet,” says Kelvin, “or the figurative judgment of a vengeful God for not abusing the planet enough.”

“I think he just hates buildings,” says Lindy.

“Maybe that’s it!” says Kelvin. “He’s angry about undocumented construction crews. So if we can just deport enough of them–”

Lindy’s leery. “You think that’s the place to attack this problem?”

“No construction, no buildings.” Kelvin is drafting the new city plan with vim. “No buildings, no kaiju! Solved!”

Later on it turns out Garmegula also likes destroying makeshift huts.