8.8 Quake hits Japan... tsunami warnings issued

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Remember, that doesn't mean there was any water traveling at 500MPH. The ENERGY travels that fast, each water molecule transferring the energy to the next without, itself, moving very far at all. Only when the energy wave comes up against something as inconvenient as an island, or a continental shelf, does it then have no where else to go, THEN forcing the water itself to move (at a significantly slower speed).

That's fascinating, thanks! I hadn't thought of that.

Originally Posted by Alex

That came across wrong, I didn't mean I was fine not being concerned last night but the lack of news this morning indicates I should have been more concerned last night.

That's okay, Alex. Most of us know you well enough to know that you care. But thanks for clarifying just the same.

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Now, if a 8.9 occurred somewhere off the coast of Oceanside, I'd had to start running.

Do you have an evacuation plan for you and your brood? It may be worth considering if not.