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 Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:15 am
Internet connection keeps dropping out on me, so I don't know how long I can stick around.
Anyway, I was wondering, do you know whether it is possible for an earthquake in one area of the world to trigger another area in a different part?
They're already evacuating San Fransisco and other California areas in preparation for the oncoming tsunami, which is expected to hit at around 10 AM EST (about one hour after this posting). California is on a major fault line, which they are discussing. I was wondering if it would be possible for them to be hit by an earthquake as a result. I've never heard of it happening, so I don't know. Hope I'm not alarming anyone...
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:30 am
Well, on the upside, at least the spotlight over Charlie Sheen is fading. *Is utterly appalled at recent news about him which just gets stupider and stupider.* I'm not saying the tsunamis and earthquakes are a good thing, but for Charlie Sheen's sake, this should probably cut out much of his spotlight and prevent the media from helping to over-inflate his proudly self-proclaimed over-inflated ego. rolleyes
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:39 am
Only in the U.S. will we interrupt news on a world wide environmental disaster to talk about Charlie Sheen. gonk
It depends on what you mean by "trigger earthquakes" there are mini earthquakes that happen after the initial quake called aftershocks that can happen for up to days or weeks after a large quake like this. There may be a chance of unrelated earthquakes to happen (just as in bad timing). If the fault line settles, smaller quakes can happen too. I'm no expert, but I doubt we're going to have another huge quake as a direct response to the first. California has it's own fault line, but it would have to get hit pretty hard to loosen it enough to quake on its own. If anything it can be a good thing, they're more prepared for tsunamis and quakes then some other places in the world. The reason why places are getting evacuated is because of the tsunami directly from Japan, and it's more precaution then anything else.
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:48 am
dragon_1212xp Only in the U.S. will we interrupt news on a world wide environmental disaster to talk about Charlie Sheen. gonk
Sorry. I didn't mean it quite like that. sweatdrop They just had a spotlight on Charlie Sheen in the news in between spotlights on the tsunami...
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:10 am
Only in America would we be ginormous fans of Charlie Sheen in the first place xd
I understand why he's famous...but that famous? Anyway, apparently now there's over 88,000 people unaccounted for, that's such a scary number. emo
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:48 am
I have a lot of friends in Japan. Can't get a hold of them, so I'm really worried.
Charlie Sheen has become total fail lately. lol
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:54 am
Thank GOD I got out of japan in time.......My sister called from england and wanted me and my wife to come with my brother-in-law and Father-in-law to see her off at her wedding....So I got out a day before and......I got a call from my friends who were in japan at the time. They are ok and not really hurt. Although my friend's brother has a broken leg, but is alive.
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:25 am
I don't know anyone in Japan, but I hope for the best of everyone there & people who have friends & family there >.<;
I don't know if 1 earthquake can trigger another, but they can certainly trigger tusnamis..
Charlie SHeen can go to hell as far as I'm concerned. Never liked him.
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Swashbuckling Conversationalist
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:48 am
I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed, that things will turn out for better soon for them Japanese folks. Looks pretty bad over there at the moment.
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:03 pm
I hope for the best for everyone, and I hope everyone's loved ones are alright. heart
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:10 pm
Confirmed 1000 dead crying my heart goes out to their families and friends.
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:42 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this terrible tragedy. My heart is breaking; I am literally crying.
For all of you that can read Japanese:
日本人のために祈っています。
(Translation: I am praying for the Japanese people.)
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:27 pm
My eyes keep tearing too, this is the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in 1,200 years. The footage is disturbing just watching homes and cars get washed away in the flood, it's really terrible. crying
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:04 pm
I'm also praying for the Japanese people; it's just too much to bear at some points. I wonder if they have mobilized Red Cross units already? And if not, how soon?
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:17 pm
Not only has Japan launched it's own forces but... Quote: Japan received condolence messages and offers of assistance from a range of international leaders. According to the United Nations, search and rescue teams from 45 countries had been offered to Japan. Japan specifically requested teams from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and the U.S.;[91] it also requested (via its space agency JAXA) the activation of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters, allowing satellite imagery of affected regions to be readily shared with rescue and aid organisations.[92] The United States moved naval vessels closer to Japan for the purposes of providing aid.[93] Germany is sending search and rescue specialists from the Technisches Hilfswerk.[94] When it comes to the people's health I think they're being well taken care of, or at least as much as you can during this time of tragedy. There's still a lot of drowning victims and homeless left over from this environmental disaster, it's sad but they're getting help at the very least. I agree with the news, it rings of Haiti's earthquake devastation.
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