8.9 Quake hits off coast of Japan! Live Updates.

Originally posted by webpirate

Originally posted by mindfreak21
hellz naw, im grabbin ma surf board, im gunna enjoi this.

jk

Dude, this isn't the type of wave you can surf on, or would even want to. Tsunami waves aren't like normal waves. They are more like huge rip currents. It would be like trying to surf on a swollen river that just won't stop. It isn't like you see in the movies.

Sarcasm bro

Source for the Tsunami warning for entire Pacific: Fox News Channel per the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

I feel nauseous!

Supposed to be finishing off translating a corporate annual report today - just 3,000 words to go. Great I thought.

But seeing those images. Imagining all those lives that have undoubtedly been snuffed out today by nature's fury.

Puts a whole new slant on things.....

Originally posted by ZombieWoof
WOW! All west cast up to Alaska on tsunami watch!

Please tell me where I can find this information.

My Mother lives on the West coast, about 3 miles from the ocean.

I bet the survivalists in Tokyo don't look so crazy now don't they..hmmm

Originally posted by windwaker
This was the biggest earthquake to ever hit Japan. Just reported.

This is among the worst things I have watched on TV besides 9/11.

The fact it's unfolding in front of us and there is nothing we can do to help is belittling.

I can't wrap my mind around what I'm seeing here...

CNN Japan Earthquake video

I just can't fathom it...

peace and prayers to all

Edit to Add: Thrace - I see what you mean. It's just... I've no words for it...

OMG....I live on the coast of Washington state. I will NOT be sleeping tonight.


The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of Alaska from Chignik Bay, Alaska to Attu, Alaska.

The Tsunami Watch continues in effect for the coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from the California-Mexico border to Chignik Bay, Alaska.

A Tsunami Advisory means that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected. Significant, widespread inundation is not expected for areas under an advisory. Currents may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.

A Tsunami Watch means that all coastal residents in the watch area should prepare for possible evacuation. A tsunami watch is issued to areas which will not be immediately impacted by the tsunami. Watch areas will either be upgraded to warning or advisory status, or canceled.

At 9:46 PM Pacific Standard Time on March 10, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.8 occurred near the east coast of Honshu, Japan . (Refer to the United States Geological Survey for official earthquake parameters.) This earthquake has generated a tsunami which could cause damage to coastal regions in a warning or advisory. The waves are expected to first reach Shemya, Alaska at 12:13 AM AKST on March 11. Estimated tsunami arrival times and maps along with safety rules and other information can be found on the WCATWC web site.

Measurements of reports of tsunami activity:

TSUNAMI OBSERVED ON DEEP OCEAN BUOY
UPGRADED MAGNITUDE TO 8.8


Tsunamis can be dangerous waves that are not survivable. Wave heights are amplified by irregular shoreline and are difficult to forecast. Tsunamis often appear as a strong surge and may be preceded by a receding water level. Mariners in water deeper than 600 feet should not be affected by a tsunami. Wave heights will increase rapidly as water shallows. Tsunamis are a series of ocean waves which can be dangerous for several hours after the initial wave arrival. DO NOT return to evacuated areas until an all clear is given by local civil authorities.

Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages for information on the event.

This message will be updated in 30 minutes or sooner if the situation warrants. The tsunami message will remain in effect until further notice. For further information stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local TV or radio stations, or see the WCATWC web site.

Link to Standard Warning Message
Link to Public Warning Message
Link to XML/CAP Message
Link to Printable Message



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AND the United States can't help, no money...

Ignore this post. I just got confirmation of what I was requesting.

Originally posted by mattqatsi
WHY IS NOBODY POSTING ABOUT HAARP? It's been on for a few days.

maestro.haarp.alaska.edu...



^Pic from yesterday, I couldn't link to the latest readings.

Hi mattqats,

Great question! Just WOW. Thank you for posting this!!!!! I don't know how to read that uhm graph. It looks like it's off the charts.

How many minutes did the quake last? Anyone?
Thank you!

So...has anybody in this thread tried to link the upcoming March 15th pole shift with this earthquake yet?

I still don't give the date any credibility, but if the world starts breaking apart then, at least we can't yell at God for not giving us a warning sign.

how much does the tsunami deplete as it moves across the ocean. is it worth staying up to see if anything happens to Hawaii? or they just going to get rough waves and some flooding. anyone with actual knowledge.

reply to post by Aisling


I think it is still ongoing (aftershocks), was a pretty bad quake.

Originally posted by casinoed
I feel nauseous!

Puts a whole new slant on things.....

Me too. Horror for the people involved and fear for me and mine. Is nuclear radiation even now coming our way? What's coming next?
Got to get my emergency plans speeded up I think. But ultimately, there is not a lot you can do in the face of such fearsome forces.

Originally posted by doyouremember
reply to post by mattqatsi

 

wonder what's going on behind our backs while all our eyes are on japan?

That's what I want to know.

Good thinking.

I had a dream last night where i was in a tsunami.. felt so real. this is insane.

Medical facilities will be swamped. Expect riots soon. Food packages will be in place expect widespread chaos.

Originally posted by SonicInfinity
So...has anybody in this thread tried to link the upcoming March 15th pole shift with this earthquake yet?

I still don't give the date any credibility, but if the world starts breaking apart then, at least we can't yell at God for not giving us a warning sign.

I am hoping this has nothing to do with that... I like to think this pole shift stuff is just false predictions but either way it's frightening.