Disaster In Japan
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Disaster In Japan
A major earthquake has hit Japan which was followed by a tsunami with another tsunami expected to hit. Tragically a lot of lives lost and even more lives devastated.
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Re: Disaster In Japan
The video of the tsunami just devouring everything in its path is fascinating and horrifying.
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Praying for those who are in the path of the tsunami, and for those who must deal with the aftermath of the quake.
8.9? Oh my gosh. Those poor people.
8.9? Oh my gosh. Those poor people.
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Yoshi is okay, not sure about our other classmates DA.DevilAlumna wrote:The video of the tsunami just devouring everything in its path is fascinating and horrifying.
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Watched some videos this morning, it's amazing how far the wave rolled inland, and how fast. Vibes to all affected.
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The reverberations are now hitting the US.
The tsunami is just now hitting Hawaii.
Warnings are up for much of the US Pacific coast.
I hope for the best for everyone, especially in Japan.
The tsunami is just now hitting Hawaii.
Warnings are up for much of the US Pacific coast.
I hope for the best for everyone, especially in Japan.
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Heard from one classmate of mine who has lived over there for a few years and she's ok. Sounds like Tokyo isn't damaged too badly, but none of the trains are running, so getting around is kind of difficult.
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Praying for all concerned. So sad.
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Prayers for the people who are involved, and those still in the way of the tsunami.
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DukeUsul wrote:Heard from one classmate of mine who has lived over there for a few years and she's ok. Sounds like Tokyo isn't damaged too badly, but none of the trains are running, so getting around is kind of difficult.
I heard they were just playing it safe with the train, especially the subway, and were making sure there were no structural problems.
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This is going to be devastating for the people in so many ways. May God be with them all.
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Diagnoses of damage and casualties continue to worsen. Japan will definitely need prayers and assistance for some time. I heard on the news this morning that three US Navy ships have already been deployed there (one was actually already in Japan) on relief missions.
The fact that 7-foot waves came ashore in Maui, which is nearly 4000 miles from Japan, really hammers home the massive power unleashed by a quake like this. It truly boggles the mind.
The fact that 7-foot waves came ashore in Maui, which is nearly 4000 miles from Japan, really hammers home the massive power unleashed by a quake like this. It truly boggles the mind.
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This quake is the 5th worst in the history of quake record keeping, and the worst in Japan in the history of quake record keeping.wilson wrote:Diagnoses of damage and casualties continue to worsen. Japan will definitely need prayers and assistance for some time. I heard on the news this morning that three US Navy ships have already been deployed there (one was actually already in Japan) on relief missions.
The fact that 7-foot waves came ashore in Maui, which is nearly 4000 miles from Japan, really hammers home the massive power unleashed by a quake like this. It truly boggles the mind.
Watch how the Japanese respond to this. I bet there will be very little looting and people calmly standing in lines for food and supplies. I love that the are a very respectful people with regards to all aspects of life.
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Unless you are a whale or a dolphin.TillyGalore wrote: I love that the are a very respectful people with regards to all aspects of life.
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I thought we weren't gonna have a PPB.CameronBornAndBred wrote:Unless you are a whale or a dolphin.TillyGalore wrote: I love that the are a very respectful people with regards to all aspects of life.
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Anyone here have any contacts in/near Sendai?
Mr. DA's cousin is married to a wonderful young Japanese woman from there, and she has not been able to reach her parents or older brother. She thinks they are safe, as they lived enough inland and in relatively new construction, but obviously, hearing from them or about them would go a long way to easing her very large fears.
Mr. DA's cousin is married to a wonderful young Japanese woman from there, and she has not been able to reach her parents or older brother. She thinks they are safe, as they lived enough inland and in relatively new construction, but obviously, hearing from them or about them would go a long way to easing her very large fears.
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This looks like it may move from a natural disaster to a nuclear one as well. Very scary stuff.
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Updated better news...CameronBornAndBred wrote:This looks like it may move from a natural disaster to a nuclear one as well. Very scary stuff.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_japan_earthquakeBy YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press – 49 mins ago
TOKYO – Japan's government spokesman says the metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it's in.
Yukio Edano says the radiation around the plant did not rise after the blast but instead is decreasing. He added that pressure in the reactor was also decreasing.
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It's back to being scary.CameronBornAndBred wrote:Updated better news...CameronBornAndBred wrote:This looks like it may move from a natural disaster to a nuclear one as well. Very scary stuff.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_japan_earthquakeBy YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press – 49 mins ago
TOKYO – Japan's government spokesman says the metal container sheltering a nuclear reactor was not affected by an explosion that destroyed the building it's in.
Yukio Edano says the radiation around the plant did not rise after the blast but instead is decreasing. He added that pressure in the reactor was also decreasing.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/0 ... tml?hpt=T1
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Younger brother from Tokyo finally heard from the family in Sendai, and they're ok. Minimal house damage, but no running water or gas, so no heat.DevilAlumna wrote:Anyone here have any contacts in/near Sendai?
Mr. DA's cousin is married to a wonderful young Japanese woman from there, and she has not been able to reach her parents or older brother. She thinks they are safe, as they lived enough inland and in relatively new construction, but obviously, hearing from them or about them would go a long way to easing her very large fears.
Sounds like it's going to be a long, tough road of recovery for the nation. This nuclear scare isn't helping, nor the 140+ aftershocks.