Conservative Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 So how do you read the scale? 8.8 twice as strong as 8.9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Goose- Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 So how do you read the scale? 8.8 twice as strong as 8.9? It's a logarithmic scale of base 10 (10^8.9)/(10^8.8) = 1.26 26% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) My wife and kids are 200km away from the epicenter. I was video chatting with my wife when the earthquake hit. It was the day of our eldest daughters junior high graduation. Luckily they're safe, but the damage is terrifying and the quakes have not stopped. We've been in constant communication and she says there isn't even a moment where the earth isn't shaking. It's still ongoing and some of the shocks are almost as large as the original. She has a wireless internet and laptop (like the Rogers internet stick) and she ran outside her apartment while still broadcasting and it was like watching something out of Cloverfield. Even at this moment we're talking and no one can rest because within minutes another aftershock will hit. It's one after another. She says hundreds, maybe thousands. Buildings have collapsed and there is no food or water anywhere. The stores have been emptied. There is no gas or heat and there the relief is focused on emergencies, so there is a big shortage of supplies. The strange thing is, I had scheduled to travel there for our daughters graduation but I was forced to postpone because of work. I was going to arrive 3 days ago. I don't know if that's providence or what. So if anyone feels moved to donate to relief, I encourage you to do so. Wow... Edited March 11, 2011 by theminister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquiace Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Holy! This can be bad, really, really bad if the nuclear plant explodes!!! You can't even imagine. My wife and kids are in Gunma prefecture (188 km from Fukushima). :( :( Edit: I'm not going to lie. I'm on the verge of tears right now. I'm so scared for them, but I'm trying to be strong. I was so relieved to find out they're safe and now I don't even know if the worst is over. I'm praying so hard that nothing else happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conservative Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My wife and kids are 200km away from the epicenter. I was video chatting with my wife when the earthquake hit. It was the day of our eldest daughters junior high graduation. Luckily they're safe, but the damage is terrifying and the quakes have not stopped. We've been in constant communication and she says there isn't even a moment where the earth isn't shaking. It's still ongoing and some of the shocks are almost as large as the original. She has a wireless internet and laptop (like the Rogers internet stick) and she ran outside her apartment while still broadcasting and it was like watching something out of Cloverfield. Even at this moment we're talking and no one can rest because within minutes another aftershock will hit. It's one after another. She says hundreds, maybe thousands. Buildings have collapsed and there is no food or water anywhere. The stores have been emptied. There is no gas or heat and there the relief is focused on emergencies, so there is a big shortage of supplies. The strange thing is, I had scheduled to travel there for our daughters graduation but I was forced to postpone because of work. I was going to arrive 3 days ago. I don't know if that's providence or what. So if anyone feels moved to donate to relief, I encourage you to do so. Tell them to stay safe! Any idea on what Canada's response is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☆➊ R. 'Superman' Kesler ➐☆ Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 It is unbelievable to comprehend what would have happened had this earthquake occured in another less-prepared and underdeveloped part of the world Apparently rail service is already up and running in some parts of the eq affected areas. I don't even think BC could manage that after an earthquake. We're frighteningly unprepared Question: Don't we have better earthquake proof buildings then Japan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahzdeen Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Question: Don't we have better earthquake proof buildings then Japan? Isn't Japan like the world standard for earthquake proofing buildings? Richmond is going to disappear when there's a earthquake in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Whoa, this current video CNN is playing is crazy. When the refinery blew up, it shot purple beams straight up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Question: Don't we have better earthquake proof buildings then Japan? Depends on the building. In short, no. Many bridges, etc. would also fall down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☆➊ R. 'Superman' Kesler ➐☆ Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My wife and kids are 200km away from the epicenter. I was video chatting with my wife when the earthquake hit. It was the day of our eldest daughters junior high graduation. Luckily they're safe, but the damage is terrifying and the quakes have not stopped. We've been in constant communication and she says there isn't even a moment where the earth isn't shaking. It's still ongoing and some of the shocks are almost as large as the original. She has a wireless internet and laptop (like the Rogers internet stick) and she ran outside her apartment while still broadcasting and it was like watching something out of Cloverfield. Even at this moment we're talking and no one can rest because within minutes another aftershock will hit. It's one after another. She says hundreds, maybe thousands. Buildings have collapsed and there is no food or water anywhere. The stores have been emptied. There is no gas or heat and there the relief is focused on emergencies, so there is a big shortage of supplies. The strange thing is, I had scheduled to travel there for our daughters graduation but I was forced to postpone because of work. I was going to arrive 3 days ago. I don't know if that's providence or what. So if anyone feels moved to donate to relief, I encourage you to do so. So sad to hear. I hope you're family stays safe and nothing happens to them, only God can do anything. .....My first cousins in China right now, he's there for post-secondary as he's going to get his pharmacist degree, and we've called him last night and luckily, the phone's were still working. He says its all good, and that he's in a very safe place right now; the buildings earth quake proof that he's in, and he told us to keep on praying. All my cousins and my family have donated lots of money, and its something without a doubt that everyone has to do! C'mon people, $1 dollar is better than $0, please donate! Its you're brothers and sisters who are out there, help them out!= as I guarantee you, if this happened in BC, we would need that help and the world would come to give us a hand. Stay strong, donate, pray, and if anyone know's someone within the aftershock zones, God bless them and you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 You can't even imagine. My wife and kids are in Gunma prefecture (188 km from Fukushima). :( :( Edit: I'm not going to lie. I'm on the verge of tears right now. I'm so scared for them, but I'm trying to be strong. I was so relieved to find out they're safe and now I don't even know if the worst is over. I'm praying so hard that nothing else happens. That's ok. There is strength in being vulnerable. You have some sympathetic ears here, if you need them. Gunma is on the Kanto plain, right? Pretty rural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 You can't even imagine. My wife and kids are in Gunma prefecture (188 km from Fukushima). :( :( Edit: I'm not going to lie. I'm on the verge of tears right now. I'm so scared for them, but I'm trying to be strong. I was so relieved to find out they're safe and now I don't even know if the worst is over. I'm praying so hard that nothing else happens. Wow I was just reading your other post. That is insane how you were video chatting with your family when it happened I'm really sorry that you're having to go through this. But at least your family is safe and hopefully you'll get to see them soon. I'll say a special prayer for you guys Question: Don't we have better earthquake proof buildings then Japan? I doubt it. Some of our buildings are ghetto. I remember reading a few months ago that half the public schools in Vancouver wouldn't stand a chance in even a moderate earthquake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeWatermelon Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 OMG. That's really horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Question: Don't we have better earthquake proof buildings then Japan? Don't think so. Japan is a heavy earthquake area so they take great precautions for earthquakes. An earthquake like that over here would be more damaging to the buildings in this city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovocop55 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 guess some people are right.. world might be over soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☆➊ R. 'Superman' Kesler ➐☆ Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) You can't even imagine. My wife and kids are in Gunma prefecture (188 km from Fukushima). :( :( Edit: I'm not going to lie. I'm on the verge of tears right now. I'm so scared for them, but I'm trying to be strong. I was so relieved to find out they're safe and now I don't even know if the worst is over. I'm praying so hard that nothing else happens. My bad man, its a very small chance of happening, the army has it under control! I feel you're pain, as my cousins abouts there too; Also, letting out tears isn't bad, every man has done it in his life, I've also let them out in the past couple of hours. .....Look at some funny forums on the site, its what I'm doing. Things are going to be good, just keep on praying. Edited March 11, 2011 by NucksFan - 4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German_Canucks_Supporter Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 You can't even imagine. My wife and kids are in Gunma prefecture (188 km from Fukushima). :( :( Edit: I'm not going to lie. I'm on the verge of tears right now. I'm so scared for them, but I'm trying to be strong. I was so relieved to find out they're safe and now I don't even know if the worst is over. I'm praying so hard that nothing else happens. I was shocked to hear about the earthquake this morning, and I was fearing for some Japanes friends I made in Vancouver. When the initial information wasn't that clear, I also feared for Vancouver, where I have spent one of the best times in my whole life. But family is a whole different thing. We all hope that your loved ones are okay and stay safe throughout the aftershocks! Some bad things have to happen, I guess, but people have the strength to help each other out, when bad things are upon us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Владимир Ильич Ульянов Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Question: Don't we have better earthquake proof buildings then Japan? I don't know but most buildings seem to be still standing in Japan unlike in Sichuan. Most of the casualties seem to be a result of the tsunami and Vancouver would be spared from a tsunami considering that it is inland. An massive earthquake with an epicentre in Vancouver is unlikely looking at the fault lines. In the case of Japan, it seems almost anywhere is densely populated and it is all exposed to tsunami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Woman predicted earthquake 3 years ago http://www.youtube.com/user/9Nania#p/a/u/0/r7QAZPb-IEQ <-- her youtube account http://vigilantcitizen.com/latestnews/woman-predicted-0311-earthquake-on-0308-video/ very intresting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terran Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/03/11/tsunami/index.html?hpt=T1 LOL A 25-year-old man was declared dead Friday afternoon after being swept out to sea off a northern California beach while trying to photograph a tsunami launched by the massive earthquake near Japan, according to a Del Norte County, California, official. dumb person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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