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"JAPAN EARTHQUAKE"
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:17 pm
by SAM-24A
Do we have any Japanese members and/or which of our Affiliates are in Japan near the quake zone Sendai?
Do you have any family or friends in this area ?
Have you heard from them ?
I'm no Economist by any stretch, but this recent disaster in Japan is sure to rock the World Economic Trade Market.
We should pray for the loss of life which is sure to dwarf the recent New Zealand Quake.
Channel 9 is running a special bulletin on it, and showing how much damage the Tsunami is actually causing, memories of the Thailand Tsunami Dec 2004.
Sam.
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:29 pm
by ofey
I have more than half a dozen friends in Japan (3 fellow students, and 2 scientists I've worked with and 1 ex-boss). Among those, one of them is prescisely from the Miyagi Prefacture - Sendai (the capital in particular).
He has not replied to any emails nor SMSes which is probably because all comms are out in his area.
It will probably eff the world economy but the loss of life may surprise you as Japan is far more advanced and prepared for earthquakes.
If you read the warnings, it may well get worst moving forward.
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:36 pm
by SAM-24A
I sincerely hope your friends are safe and unharmed Irving, especially your friend directly in the danger zone Sendai.
I know Japan is best Earthquake Proofed than most countries in the world, however Tsunami's are a natural force that is almost impossible to proof against successfully.
Thoughts for your friends,
Sam.
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:38 pm
by Mitch
i do hope that any of our members familys from japan are safe and that to our affiliates of the club are safe aswell
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:56 pm
by dannyboi
Their building codes for earthquakes would probably the best in the world, but as for that tsunami, I would believe there is no avoiding that.
Hopefully other nations won't be swamped by the flow on effects of the tsunami either.
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:59 pm
by DORA_ANNE
This Latest News on another disaster is just so terrible
Just watching it on the news ,
Prays goes to all in Japan
Doreen .
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:18 pm
by rsaysamone
i only Pray god is watching over the people there needing help right now...
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:05 pm
by Gleno
I hope your friends are ok and well. Such a terrible tragedy,seeing the vision live on sky news this afternoon as that wall of water destroyed everything in its path. Thoughts and prayers are with japan.
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:06 pm
by ofey
Just in case any of you wanna know how a Mitsubishi factory faced up to this or how it felt to be in a car when the Tsunami came raging in.
Watch
this.
p.s.How many Mitsus can you spot?
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:42 pm
by Alileighju
Scary stuff..
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:05 pm
by DORA_ANNE
Wow Ofey How scary would that of been Hey !!!!!! I Got this Picture in an email just the other day and thought I would share it while on the Subject ...
This Picture was found in a camera during the cleanup ..... The Picture really tells the story ... Look at how high that wall of water is !!!!
The Picture was taken on the banks of Sumatra Island ...
The Height of the wave was approx 32m = 105 FT .....
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:49 pm
by dannyboi
That's probably a dust storm in Australia to be honest....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:59 pm
by RyanMK
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:41 pm
by DORA_ANNE
Well Ryan you just gave me a good reason to get my glasses renewed
.... I feel so stupid I had fallen for that picture and to think some Dim-Wit gets their kicks out of making up such a story out of a Tragic situation
... My Sincere Apologies to everyone for posting up a misleading Picture ..I Feel so Embarrassed
Doreen
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:51 pm
by RyanMK
It's nothing to be embarassed of Doreen.
With programs nowadays like Photoshop it is very hard to tell of the authencity of photos we see on the internet.