Japan - 8.9-mag earthquake

[RupeeClock]

This is apparently the largest earthquake on record to ever hit Japan. Damage is pretty massive and Japan is going to be in a pretty terrible economical state. It's going to be a long recovery. Had it just been the earthquake, Japan would have been pretty good, but the tsunami is causing massive amounts of destruction.

This is the world's 7th largest earthquake ever.

EDIT: Can this be front-paged? It's going to help improve awareness.

Agreed, the UK is just waking and the US is still sleeping, this needs to be frontpaged since we're such a japan centric community, Nintendo games and all.

I don't think Nintendo of Japan's HQ was near the earthquake or the tsunami though.

 

[ChuckBartowski]

I personally live on the West Coast of the United States and am thinking that if there is a strong possibility of the tsunami hitting Hawaii; what are the odds that it will strike the west coast of the US? It seems like this tsunami is traveling far and wide, and this isn't outside the realm of possibility.

we will see some effects, but MUCH more minimal compared to this.

 

[Densetsu]

I live in Northern known as Pangasinan. In my city, we are in the coastline of Sout CHina Sea. I'll post a picture of where I am.

Japan is in deep north but I dont know where the tsunami is.

Reports said at 5-7pm later for the tsunami. It's just near 1 hour more before it hits our country the tsunami.

I have relatives who live in Ilocos Norte--I have to check on them too

 

[Snailface]

I just happened to be exchanging PM's with a Japanese temper when this happened. Fortunately he's alright. He did say his house had some flooding though.

 

[Nathan Drake]

I knew it wouldn't be massive if anything were to happen. I suppose at most here, the coast would probably get flooded pretty badly (which they are obviously prepared for to a certain degree).

Kind of amazing how the Earth can cause such damage in a natural activity of the planet.

 

[Chris_Skylock]

OMG. Ilocos is vulnerable. Hope they're alright. Watching news right now - NHK, CNN and FOX on cable.

I wonder where is the tsunami is.

Im praying for Indonesia as well and the affected by tsunami.

Of course, For Japan as well

 

[Zorua]

I knew it wouldn't be massive if anything were to happen. I suppose at most here, the coast would probably get flooded pretty badly (which they are obviously prepared for to a certain degree).

Kind of amazing how the Earth can cause such damage in a natural activity of the planet.

I'm sorry mod. Shouldn't be pessimistic.

Sorry again.

 

[dinofan01]

Do we have any idea how concerned people in Hawaii should be? My friends sister is there and like give her some info. This is just terrible overall. Feel for everyone in Japan right now.

 

[cocomonk22]

hopefully no tsunami

 

[junn]

Do we have any idea how concerned people in Hawaii should be? My friends sister is there and like give her some info. This is just terrible overall. Feel for everyone in Japan right now.

well, we have tsunami warning right now.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/117783848.html

 

[Bat420maN]

I should go back and quote the post but, I am lazy.

Was there an earthquake in Cali today as stated on one of the earlier pages?

 

[ChuckBartowski]

pretty much everything along/in the pacific ocean is on warning now.

 

[Zorua]

Tsunami warning issued for Mexico, Chile and Peru.

 

[Nathan Drake]

I think the entire world just about is on warning at this point. I think they are having issues tracking the exact progress at this point.

 

[dib]

Do we have any idea how concerned people in Hawaii should be? My friends sister is there and like give her some info. This is just terrible overall. Feel for everyone in Japan right now.

Yeah, they're reporting there is a tsunami watch in effect for Hawaii. See here: http://www.perspctv.com/q/hawaii

 

[Vidboy10]

http://www.twitvid.com/RYCZJ

Reporting live.

 

[dinofan01]

pretty much everything along/in the pacific ocean is on warning now.

California is not.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011...14e5fc8dde5970c

 

[Eckin]

According to twitter ZUN is alright, but scared (aftershocks around his area)

AND THEN HE CHECKED ON HIS ALCOHOL SUPPLY. I'M NOT EVEN KIDDING.
http://twitter.com/korindo/status/46109082440040448

*snip

 

[Zorua]

Mods, please can this be front-paged? It's become a worldwide phenomena. The whole world is at risk.

 

[Bat420maN]

The video they keep showing of the water ripping up all those houses doesn't even look real. It looks like some CGI crap from a movie.