Meso 38 #1 March 11, 2011 Extremely strong earthquake hit Japan about 40 minutes ago, first preliminary numbers were around 7.3 which were then lifted to 7.9 and now 8.8! Damage is widespread with confirmed tsunami. http://twitpic.com/48dplx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meso 38 #2 March 11, 2011 Live stream a bit overwhelming at present. They just had a helicopter view of the tsunami live as it was taking out entire towns. I expect the death toll to be in the thousands. Between 6 and 10 meter tsunamis possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #3 March 11, 2011 Live stream http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/ From a positive point of view...at least they are the most prepared country for this type of this natural disaster.For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meso 38 #4 March 11, 2011 In certain areas this is true, unfortunately the tsunami damage seems to be most visible in the farming areas and the small towns. Sendai looks to be almost completely destroyed from these shots. Tsunami warnings now out for Russia, Hawaii along with many others. This will be a historic event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #5 March 11, 2011 What about those who are not prepared?Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #6 March 11, 2011 QuoteIn certain areas this is true, unfortunately the tsunami damage seems to be most visible in the farming areas and the small towns. Sendai looks to be almost completely destroyed from these shots. Tsunami warnings now out for Russia, Hawaii along with many others. This will be a historic event. As far as California?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShawn 0 #7 March 11, 2011 QuoteWhat about those who are not prepared? They die. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #8 March 11, 2011 QuoteWhat about those who are not prepared? Evidently it seems that they were kind of expecting this. Up to 8.9 at a depth of 24 km or 15 miles Damn.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #9 March 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteIn certain areas this is true, unfortunately the tsunami damage seems to be most visible in the farming areas and the small towns. Sendai looks to be almost completely destroyed from these shots. Tsunami warnings now out for Russia, Hawaii along with many others. This will be a historic event. As far as California? It's possible to predict an arrival time. It's difficult to predict actual levels though. MANY, many factors. I'd be more worried about Hawaii and Alaska than California though.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #10 March 11, 2011 It looks like what was left from hurricane Andrew. Only 1 confirmed dead at this time 50F low of 36F - (10c and 2c) It's going to be cold for a lot of people. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #11 March 11, 2011 QuoteIt looks like what was left from hurricane Andrew. Only 1 confirmed dead at this time Did you see the footage of the wave hitting? That was freakin' unreal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBt5VlZkdyY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKh-QaeT6rcquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #12 March 11, 2011 wow! that sucks glad i live in the great state of florida, where we dont have to worry about such things Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 0 #13 March 11, 2011 FrEaKy shiT.... Nature eriely crazy cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #14 March 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteIt looks like what was left from hurricane Andrew. Only 1 confirmed dead at this time Did you see the footage of the wave hitting? That was freakin' unreal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBt5VlZkdyY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKh-QaeT6rc It looked like a building on fire was being swept along with the wave. Boats running into houses and careening off other buildings - and those barges weren't small either.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #15 March 11, 2011 According to this web site; http://www.salem-news.com/articles/march102011/japan-quake-tk.php QuoteScientists with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach told HawaiiNewsNow.com that based on current available data, tsunami waves could reach Hawaii would be at 2:59 a.m. Friday. Not that there's ever a good time, but 3 am sucks.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #16 March 11, 2011 Reports say that all the nuke plants are safe and OK - some auto sut down.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShawn 0 #17 March 11, 2011 Quote FrEaKy shiT.... Nature eriely crazy cool! Ya. Effing pretty mother nature is. Except for the horrors it brings to humans sometimes. Hawaii has an official tsunami warning in effect. Nothing for California yet. Im camping on the beach right now in northern Cali, guess id better follow the news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #18 March 11, 2011 If the aftershocks are timed just right - can they compound the tsunamis? like a wave intensifying another wave? or is that not even an issue?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #19 March 11, 2011 QuoteIf the aftershocks are timed just right - can they compound the tsunamis? like a wave intensifying another wave? or is that not even an issue? I'm not sure that's much of an issue. If they were continuously being generated like sound, it could set up some additive interference pattern, but these are essentially one giant pulse wave per event. It does compound things in that they continue to move debris around and cause more damage, but it's not like two 32 foot waves spaced apart equal a 64 foot wave.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #20 March 11, 2011 The richter scale for comparisonI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #21 March 11, 2011 After the recent earthquake here in NZ there has been quite a stir from a local weather predictor. He predicted the last earthquake based on moon perigee and earth moon distance as well as sun spot activity. I am on the fence on the issue but the New Zealand community is divided on the issue. How is this relevant to this. He has predicted a large earthquake on or around the 20th of this month and many people are very upstet about it. http://www.predictweather.co.nz/ArticleShow.aspx?ID=339&type=home The scientific community seem to be dismissing him, well geonet anyway. and many call him a fear monger. I know several people with his weather Almanac and you will be surprised how close his synoptic forecast charts are to the situation charts posted in the newspaper on the day. I have stocked up with canned food and got a multi fuel cooker. If nothing happens, bonus but it if does we will be relatively prepared. I am watching footage of the Japan EQ and gee whiz, that is some shocking footage. My heart goes out to those in Japan, the toll of human life taken will be massive. If you are on the ring of fire, here is predicting activity until late April when the cycle finishes."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 March 11, 2011 Quote wow! that sucks glad i live in the great state of florida, where we dont have to worry about such things Not true... ANY tsunami generated in the Atlantic.. like if the island of Tenerife lets loose.. the wave will wash right over most of the state. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article407717.ece Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #23 March 11, 2011 QuoteHe predicted the last earthquake based on moon perigee and earth moon distance as well as sun spot activity. Tidal forces play a part, but I wouldn't put too much stock into anybody's theories if they involve sun spots. The phase of the moon is currently 34% waxing crescent. The tidal forces would be highest at full and new moon.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-dubjumps 0 #24 March 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteIn certain areas this is true, unfortunately the tsunami damage seems to be most visible in the farming areas and the small towns. Sendai looks to be almost completely destroyed from these shots. Tsunami warnings now out for Russia, Hawaii along with many others. This will be a historic event. As far as California? A tsunami watch warning just came on the TV right as I was reading this thread. ETA of possible tsunami is approximately 8:00 AM PST. The warning is for coastal counties from Monterey County and north. Edit to add: I live in Monterey county four blocks from the beach in Carmel. I'll let you know if we're evacuated.Adrenaline is my crack DPH #3 D.S. #16 FAG #12 Muff Brother #4406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #25 March 11, 2011 Quote Quote wow! that sucks glad i live in the great state of florida, where we dont have to worry about such things Not true... ANY tsunami generated in the Atlantic.. like if the island of Tenerife lets loose.. the wave will wash right over most of the state. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article407717.ece haha, if a tsunami eve hit here, this entire state would be fucked. lol. Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
