8.8 Quake hits Japan... tsunami warnings issued

Not Afraid · 03-11-2011, 05:22 PM

I had 2 dog walks this morning at the beach. There were so many people there looking about and not a wave to be seen. I didn't really expect to see anything since our beach faces South and there is a large breakwater, but one never knows. Our house does lie in a "Tsunami inundation zone". We are 5 miles from the ocean but about a mile from the river, hence the "zone". Now, if a 8.9 occurred somewhere off the coast of Oceanside, I'd had to start running.

RStar · 03-11-2011, 08:44 PM

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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.

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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.

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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.

Not Afraid · 03-11-2011, 08:49 PM

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

So much depends on what kind of movement has to take place and how fast. But, the bottom line is that I have a few cats that will hide in the event of a disaster and I won't be able to save them if I have 10 minutes to get out.

€uroMeinke · 03-11-2011, 08:50 PM

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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

BarTopDancer · 03-12-2011, 10:49 AM

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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.

No bueno! Besides being completely horrible for Japan how will it impact the rest of the planet? It has to, I just have no idea how.

My friend was in Tokyo and Kyoto the past couple weeks. No one has heard from him. Really hope he's home and being a flake.

JWBear · 03-12-2011, 11:39 AM

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...how will it impact the rest of the planet?

It won't.

03-11-2011, 05:22 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I had 2 dog walks this morning at the beach. There were so many people there looking about and not a wave to be seen. I didn't really expect to see anything since our beach faces South and there is a large breakwater, but one never knows. Our house does lie in a "Tsunami inundation zone". We are 5 miles from the ocean but about a mile from the river, hence the "zone". Now, if a 8.9 occurred somewhere off the coast of Oceanside, I'd had to start running.
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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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