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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
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drjeff
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The footage from this is unreal. Thoughts go out to he people of Japan.
I read one report that said water traveled inland 60 miles in some places.
That means if it were New England, Mt. Wachusette would be ocean front property
That means if it were New England, Mt. Wachusette would be ocean front property
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Thoughts and prayers for ALL affected by this disaster of epic proportions
I read one report that said water traveled inland 60 miles in some places.
That means if it were New England, Mt. Wachusette would be ocean front property
I think there's more elevation gain here that would stop it well before it got that far.
Puck it
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I lived in CA during the Loma Preita quake(7.1). I can't imagine a 8.9. We are waiting to hear from customers about our machines. We may have to send people out to get them back up.
snowmonster
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Just got word from a friend in Tokyo. No power, no trains and they're stuck in the office for the night. The Japanese building code and safety procedures are built around earthquakes and tsunamis. The high casualty count is unnerving. Unbelievable scenes from Japan. Thoughts and prayers.
billski
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The good news is that it is one of the most earthquake prepared countries in the world.
Most buildings are up to earthquake code and most people are trained.
Regardless, this is freakin' scary:
"Motorists could be seen trying to speed away from the wall of water.
A passenger train with an unknown number of people aboard was missing in one coastal area, police told Kyodo.
And a ship carrying 100 people was swept away, Japanese media reported, quoting police in Miyagi. It is not clear what happened to the vessel."
Most buildings are up to earthquake code and most people are trained.
Regardless, this is freakin' scary:
"Motorists could be seen trying to speed away from the wall of water.
A passenger train with an unknown number of people aboard was missing in one coastal area, police told Kyodo.
And a ship carrying 100 people was swept away, Japanese media reported, quoting police in Miyagi. It is not clear what happened to the vessel."
billski
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That's good. But nobody's yet talking about the elephant in the room: aftershocks.
snowmonster
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^ Actually, that's what my friend also talked about. They're sitting around the office and things haven't settled down yet. Minor swaying. They're bracing for the aftershocks. First NZ, then Japan. It looks like the Ring of Fire is very active.
drjeff
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Not to make light of a truly catastrophic event, but this picture was really scary!
Those toppled tanks are fermenting tanks at a BREWERY in Sendai!
Those toppled tanks are fermenting tanks at a BREWERY in Sendai!
Puck it
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Look at the number of >5's Quite swarm leading up to it and after. It will go on for weeks.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Maps/10/140_40_eqs.php
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Maps/10/140_40_eqs.php
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Haven't heard from my "sister"(exchange student when I was young) in okayama Japan yet - or from her daughter in Tokyo. Pretty nervous.. Not answering her phone.. Maybe not working...
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Got an email... Said her daughters phone is dead in Tokyo - no SMS either...
Internet working.. scary stuff... Everyone's ok...
this dude predicted the quake back in December. freaky
http://www.december212012.com/phpBB...&start=0&sid=3fa2e4f14f2c97bc5a9d9626c18b8b1f
http://www.december212012.com/phpBB...&start=0&sid=3fa2e4f14f2c97bc5a9d9626c18b8b1f
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