8.8 Quake hits Japan... tsunami warnings issued - Page 5

€uroMeinke · 03-11-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RStar

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

I figure we have enough time to get everyone on the roof and ride it out. Maybe I should stash some emergency supplies up there.

DisneyDaniel · 03-11-2011, 10:30 PM

VIDEO: This video from Tokyo Disneyland was filmed DURING and AFTER the earthquake. Note how all the guests are calm, quiet and collected the entire time. The video was shot around The Hub at Tokyo Disneyland as guests were waiting for the afternoon parade (called Jubilation!). I can only imagine how some panicked guests at Disneyland Anaheim or Walt Disney World would have reacted unruly instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWEQny9Htx8

mousepod · 03-12-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDaniel

VIDEO: This video from Tokyo Disneyland was filmed DURING and AFTER the earthquake. Note how all the guests are calm, quiet and collected the entire time. The video was shot around The Hub at Tokyo Disneyland as guests were waiting for the afternoon parade (called Jubilation!). I can only imagine how some panicked guests at Disneyland Anaheim or Walt Disney World would have reacted unruly instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWEQny9Htx8

Wow.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-11-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Maybe I should stash some emergency supplies up there.

AKA "Raccoon Treats"

wendybeth · 03-12-2011, 12:44 AM

I'm just horrified by the images being shown, and now they are admitting that a meltdown may be imminent at one of the five reactors they are concerned about. I knew when I saw the numbers last night (8.9) that it was going to be far more catastrophic than the initial reports were indicating. Did anyone see that hellacious whirlpool?

On another note, it seems Japan has moved, as has the Earth's axis: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/as...rth/index.html

blueerica · 03-11-2011, 06:17 PM

It will take us a couple of days. I'm less worried about family that I know is in Kyushu and in higher elevations... more worried about family in Tokyo (cousins). Haven't heard anything yet, though I know someone will call once things settle down a bit (if they do).

My grandma will hopefully hear in the next day or so.

*sigh*

Alex · 03-11-2011, 06:54 PM

Don't know how useful it is but Google does have a system up for people to report and others to find them:

http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/?lang=en

Not Afraid · 03-12-2011, 10:50 AM

Our friend Carl lives in Tokyo. We heard about the quake moments after it happened on Facebook. He's been giving updates regularly and has been posting videos as they get posted on FB. More and more are becoming available from people who were on higher ground. I'll post links as he posts them. The power of a tsunami is utterly amazing.

Here's the first.

And another of the quake from the 22nd floor.

Is seems the quake lasted 4 1/2 minutes.

innerSpaceman · 03-12-2011, 11:40 AM

I have a friend leaving for Japan next week. I'm not sure if that's terrible planned-trip timing, or really excellent interesting trip timing.

JWBear · 03-13-2011, 10:38 AM

These before-and-after images are heart-wrenching.

(Grab the blue "handle" and slide the divider back and forth.)

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DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	VIDEO: This video from Tokyo Disneyland was filmed DURING and AFTER the earthquake. Note how all the guests are calm, quiet and collected the entire time. The video was shot around The Hub at Tokyo Disneyland as guests were waiting for the afternoon parade (called Jubilation!). I can only imagine how some panicked guests at Disneyland Anaheim or Walt Disney World would have reacted unruly instead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWEQny9Htx8 __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I'm just horrified by the images being shown, and now they are admitting that a meltdown may be imminent at one of the five reactors they are concerned about. I knew when I saw the numbers last night (8.9) that it was going to be far more catastrophic than the initial reports were indicating. Did anyone see that hellacious whirlpool? On another note, it seems Japan has moved, as has the Earth's axis: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/as...rth/index.html __________________
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03-11-2011, 06:17 PM	#6
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	It will take us a couple of days. I'm less worried about family that I know is in Kyushu and in higher elevations... more worried about family in Tokyo (cousins). Haven't heard anything yet, though I know someone will call once things settle down a bit (if they do). My grandma will hopefully hear in the next day or so. sigh __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Don't know how useful it is but Google does have a system up for people to report and others to find them: http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/?lang=en
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03-12-2011, 10:50 AM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Our friend Carl lives in Tokyo. We heard about the quake moments after it happened on Facebook. He's been giving updates regularly and has been posting videos as they get posted on FB. More and more are becoming available from people who were on higher ground. I'll post links as he posts them. The power of a tsunami is utterly amazing. Here's the first. And another of the quake from the 22nd floor. Is seems the quake lasted 4 1/2 minutes. Last edited by Not Afraid : 03-12-2011 at 11:04 AM.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I have a friend leaving for Japan next week. I'm not sure if that's terrible planned-trip timing, or really excellent interesting trip timing.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	These before-and-after images are heart-wrenching. (Grab the blue "handle" and slide the divider back and forth.) __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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