CNN just reported an 8.8 quake (considered a Great Quake...) hit off the east coat of Japan. They were rolling live cams just now when a tsunami hit -- unbelievable to watch boats -- large boats! -- slam into bridges in real time. What a tragedy... - shud
Ok, I'll eat my words. Astrologers win this time. http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/pub/56872-astrological-event-may-have-issues.html
holy shit. that's big enough to crack deep bedrock. massive. and it's early--but they're warning that it's possible that any associated tsunamis could hit hawaii in about 7 hours, the west coast in about 9...
The video is unbelievable. I can't comprehend what I'm watching. Water just rolling through towns. Wow.
I'm standing by to be paged I'm from FEMA group 9 LA. This is something we have to be prepared for. Very serious. Sobering..!!
so shocking...can't believe what I'm watching is NOT a movie...big wave coming again..I hope people can/were able to get somewhere safe
Sendai airport is gone I've been there it's a big airport the size of John Wayne or bigger.. Mobilize plan ahead!!!
Total devastation. My wife and I are just dumbstruck by the destruction we are watching take place. CNN upgraded it to an 8.9 now...
Many believe that is due to the Moon, maybe this will clear some stuff up or i can get some input but my thoughts and prayers are out to those in Japan and other close islands near by. It's an astronomical fact that March 19 will see a lunar perigee -- a time when the Earth's moon will come into its closest point in orbit to the Earth. The lunar perigee that will occur on March 19 has been dubbed by one astrologer, Richard Nolle, as an "extreme supermoon" because not only will it be at perigee, it will also be a full moon and it will be at its closest point to our planet in 18 years. According to Nolle, this particular combination will trigger an increase in natural disasters. Nolle suggested that the supermoon will wreak havoc -- earthquakes, massive storms, volcanic activity and other disasters of natural occurrence. Nolle's assertions may have some basis in scientific fact (even though astrology is not an actual accepted science) -- according to seismologists. Two seismologists quoted in an article on the website Life's Little Mysteries (a sister site of Space.com) said that just as the moon's gravity has an effect on Earth tides, it can also have a minimal effect on the land in what is known as "land tides" or "solid Earth tides." Ultimately, ocean tides and land tides can have an effect upon seismic activity. University of Washington at Seattle seismologist and director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, John Vidale, told Life's Little Mysteries that "you see a less-than-1-percent increase in earthquake activity, and a slightly higher response in volcanoes" during a new moon and a full moon. Seismic activity in subduction zones can see the greatest effect from a lunar tide according to U of W Seattle seismologist William Wilcock: "When you have a low tide, there's less water, so the pressure on the seafloor is smaller. That pressure is clamping the fault together, so when it's not there, it makes it easier for the fault to slip." A subduction zone is a location where one tectonic plate slides under another -- such as the area of the Pacific Northwest. End of the World on May 21 and October 21 A religious group isn't worried about the March 19 supermoon, but instead they have pegged a later date for a specific worldwide natural disaster -- the Apocalypse. According to a report on Daily Mail Online, a group from Family Radio Worldwide have predicted a massive worldwide earthquake on May 21 to herald the end of the world and the return of Jesus Christ. The group believes this predicted earthquake on May 21 will be a precursor for the actual end-of-the-world date on October 21 of this year. The group is so convinced of the accuracy of the prophecy that a handful of believers in the date are traveling around the United States in what is being called "Project Caravan" to spread the word. What does the Bible say? While the Bible does predict a great earthquake will shake the Earth, a date is not specified. Revelation 6:12-14 says "I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, 13 and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. 14 The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. " (NIV) Most Christians, though, recall another Biblical passage that refute the May 21 date. Matthew 24:36 quotes Jesus as saying "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." (NIV) This statement is made after Jesus' disciples asked him specifically "what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Preparation is key to surviving disaster Whatever your personal beliefs regarding a scientific prediction or a religious prediction for disaster, it is a fact: Natural disasters happen daily and predicting them is not always possible. Preparation is the key to survival whether you expect disaster to strike on March 19 or May 21 or another date. For tips on disaster preparation, see the suggestions on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website at fema.gov. Tamara L. Morris developed a special interest in weather issues and natural disasters after a tornado swept through her hometown in 1982. She is certified as a National Weather Service Skywarn Stormspotter and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member and has served locally in this capacity after a rare derecho struck her area in 2009. She researches and writes about earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and other natural phenomena.
I've got 8 extra 5 gallon containers of water in my closet, but a little short on food. Need to finish up my emergency prep pack. I spoke to a USGS guy last year and he enlightened me to the need for emergency gear in my car too. Now I travel with extra gas, food, clothing, and water in the car. This reaffirms it for me. You never now when or where.
no warning for SoCal yet http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...ey-are-still-assessing-risk-from-88-japa.html
We in FEMA have conducted countless plan drills regarding this. The great shake out drills are extensive. It is sobering on the casualty prediction is sobering for the unprepaired..
Oh god...the casulty reports are going to start to come in next. Video now showing people trapped, waving flags etc. It was so close to shore that they only had 10 minutes warning and it hit in the afternoon. This sucks.
:-O OMG ..waching the live coverage, it's hard not to imagine something like this hitting our local shores someday ..truly frightening to think about.
Isn't Tokyo the second largest population center on the planet.. Oh sh@t the nuclear plants.. Expect a massive U.S response.. The China quake three years ago moved the ground 35 feet from left to right. AM/FM radios as well as short wave HAM..chafing fuel, water, matches,Protection. Cash the ATM system and power will be sporadic.. Sewage issues .
Wow, seeing the ships washed ashore on their sides is amazing. I've never seen anything like this. Watching the water race across the farmland and into the city is horrifying.
