Earthquake in Tokyo

[+susieice]

Here comes the report from FOX. Not that I like them, but they do add to the confirmation that something bad is happening. Too many reports.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/13/estimated-10-foot-tsunami-seen-japan-helicopter/

[arenee]

Here comes the report from FOX. Not that I like them, but they do add to the confirmation that something bad is happening. Too many reports.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/13/estimated-10-foot-tsunami-seen-japan-helicopter/

Any word on how long before it hits...I mean is there enough warning for the people to move to higher ground? Thanks for the updates.

[arenee]

I just saw this.

Is it the same one you're talking about susieice?

[+susieice]

Any word on how long before it hits...I mean is there enough warning for the people to move to higher ground? Thanks for the updates.

People are being moved to higher ground. The sirens were sounded. It's hard to tell when it will hit, it probably has already. It's early afternoon in Japan and just after midnight here in the eastern US. Fox just released the news minutes ago so whatever the time difference is they expected it to hit soon. Aquatus did feel a strong movement.

[Sakari]

Please be careful when posting something of this magnitude....Here is the site to check for Tsunami's , and it is up to the minute ( I know , we live in a Tsunami zone , and had evacuations on the last one )......

Here is latest right now :

12 Mar 2011 06:36Near East Coast of Honshu, JapanFixed Regional Warning Cancellation

Please use this link , bookmark it , whatever.....

http://ptwc.weather.gov/

Edited March 14, 2011 by Sakari

[arenee]

Please be careful when posting something of this magnitude....Here is the site to check for Tsunami's , and it is up to the minute ( I know , we live in a Tsunami zone , and had evacuations on the last one )......

Here is latest right now :

12 Mar 2011 06:36Near East Coast of Honshu, JapanFixed Regional Warning Cancellation

Please use this link , bookmark it , whatever.....

http://ptwc.weather.gov/

Thank you Sakari. Appreciate it. I was worried about this one.

[+susieice]

Thanks Sakari. Good thing this didn't pan out. All the news services were reporting it and people again evacuated but they dodged a bullet here. I was really concerned.

[+susieice]

Thank you Sakari. Appreciate it. I was worried about this one.

We were far from alone. Finally at least one break.

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/2000-bodies-washed-up-as-japan-shaken-by-new-tsunami-scare-and-reactor-blast-20110313-1bt30.html

[aquatus1]

I am not sure how to describe the mood around here. Chiba is not that far away from here, about 40 km as the crow flies. They have reports of airborne radiation, and have been instructed to stay indoors. On the one hand, a good rain would wash it away, on the other hand, it isn't raining. We are...depressed? No, depression isn't the right word. It is like we are at the bedside of a dear, dear friend, and they are very, very sick. There is nothing we can do, except wait.

I am used to disasters. I have been through a flood, a forest fire, three hurricanes, and now an earthquake. I have always been able to maintain a professional detachment in the face of...not good situations.

But I have only been in Japan for 6 months, and I have never felt so at ease, so at home. Last year, I visited for a mere two weeks, and this beautiful country resonated so perfectly within me that I didn't even notice until I returned to the US. I was back for less than a month before I quit my job, packed up my belongings, and moved overseas.

I cannot describe how hurt I feel right now. I have never had a home to return to, a place than I grew up in. The only place I have ever thought of as home is in danger, and there isn't a damn thing I can do about it. The people, the wonderful people...how many times have I seen people fighting over each other, scrambling and pushing away anyone in front of them, to get at water or food? Here, people stand politely in lines for hours, patiently waiting, only breathing a small disappointed sigh when supplies run out. I haven't gone to bed before midnight for three days, as some of the older folk in my little neighborhood are waiting for the gaijin who can't speak a word of Japanese, but who will follow them to their apartment and repair anything they point at. I haven't had to cook for myself the entire week, as they keep showing up at my door with various dishes. It is a simple, quiet gratitude. They aren't rewarding me, or paying me back. It's hard to describe, but it's just that, in the same way that I did something for them that I could do, they are doing something for me that they can do. No one even needs to ask.

I have a couple of firemen sleeping in my spare futon. The trains aren't running regularly yet, and they got stuck for the night. I wonder if this is how it felt for the people livving in the British countryside during the war, when refugees slowly started filtering in, and the war began invading their lives. The disaster did not hit Tokyo with anywhere near the force that hit our neighbors to the north, but slowly, it is coming towards us...and all we can do is stand and wait.

Because of the power issues, they are scheduling controlled blackouts. My posting will be a little limited for a while, as I need to keep my phone charged up.

[+susieice]

God bless for all you're doing. Keep safe. Reports here are now saying that radiation is being detected in Tokyo and people are starting to panic. If you can, I agree that you should leave. Take care of yourself. Prayers are with you.

[aquatus1]

It's 1030 pm. Strong 15 sec shake. Enough to rattle windows and make everyone worry.

[Fluffybunny]

Because of the power issues, they are scheduling controlled blackouts. My posting will be a little limited for a while, as I need to keep my phone charged up.

How are food supplies where you are at? Are roads opened to be able to get supplies to your area?

[aquatus1]

Food supplies are a little low due to all the people buying out the stores. The roads are fine, but most resources are being routed north. We aren't in danger of running out of food.

[purplepsyche]

Food supplies are a little low due to all the people buying out the stores. The roads are fine, but most resources are being routed north. We aren't in danger of running out of food.

The hearts that are opening to the need, the charity, this devastation has brought to the people of Japan is beautiful. We are all one human family living our individual experiences. In times like this our philosophical differences are easily cast aside as we stand to unite and save one another from the loss, the pain, the hunger, the countless injuries and finally to find and bury our dead, that they may rest in peace after this tragedy continues to wreak havoc and bode an uncertain future for Japan and even the world.

If you're inclined to help, these links provide assistance.

Non Religious and Religious aid groups:

http://givingaid.richarddawkins.net/

https://american.redcross.org/site/Donat...df_id=5052

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/Shelter...iving.html

https://www.internationalmedicalcorps.or...x?pid=1967

http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/jap...mi-relief/

https://donate.convoyofhope.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=419

http://blog.salvationarmyusa.org/?p=5642

[+susieice]

Always good to hear from you Aquatus. I heard on the news here that there was a lot of panic-buying in Tokyo but it's good to hear there's no shortage of food. I've heard of aftershocks in the 6.2-6.66 range so you probably are feeling them there where you are.

[aquatus1]

They just announced they are evacuating the engineers at the power plants. Either the situation has been contained as much as it is going to be, or things have taken a turn for the worse. Waiting for further news.

[Mattshark]

Glad to hear you are still ok, can't imagine what it must be like there at the moment. Even when I lived in Fl the worst I saw was a mild storm.

[aquatus1]

I was I Florida for Andrew, Wilma, and whichever one was before Wilma. Come to think of it, everytime I move someplace new, there is a diasaster if some kind.

[+susieice]

Posted this in another thread but will post it here. They have for the most part pulled the workers out but they've requested help from the US military. Situation is not good.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/wl_nm/us_japan_quake

[Beckys_Mom]

Posted this in another thread but will post it here. They have for the most part pulled the workers out but they've requested help from the US military. Situation is not good.

http://news.yahoo.co.../us_japan_quake

Hi again susciece... I havent been able to keep up with the news as much as I was before... Long story short ..I am busy packing up we bought a new home and I am up to my eyes in it.. so I havent really looked at the tv much

I had a quick peek at Sky News - something was said about Obama fears of americans going over there due to radation scares.. thats all I cought...

From your article

Nuclear radiation is an especially sensitive issue for Japanese following the country's worst human catastrophe -- the U.S. atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Yet the article reads they don't see it as a threat...!!!

Edited March 16, 2011 by Beckys_Mom

[aquatus1]

The emergency workers were let back a few hours after the evacuation. They just wanted them out when the levels spiked. That said, they've been there working since yesterday. They must be exhausted.

They are seeing if the military has some emergency pumps to increase the water flow. Unfortunately, even if the military does, delivery remains an issue. Roads to the area have not been cleared, and something about the radiation is preventing airlifts (not completely sure how that works).

[+susieice]

Hi again susciece... I havent been able to keep up with the news as much as I was before... Long story short ..I am busy packing up we bought a new home and I am up to my eyes in it.. so I havent really looked at the tv much

I had a quick peek at Sky News - something was said about Obama fears of americans going over there due to radation scares.. thats all I cought...

From your article

Nuclear radiation is an especially sensitive issue for Japanese following the country's worst human catastrophe -- the U.S. atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Yet the article reads they don't see it as a threat...!!!

Hi BM. First congratulations and best wishes with your new house. As Aquatus has already posted when I was looking for this link I saw an article that said the workers are returning. As for Obama, he sees no threat to Hawaii or the US west coast and has promised full support to the Japanese people. Americans probably have been warned not to go to Japan for business or unnecessary reasons. That would make sense as they'd only be in the way.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2011/03/obama-us-needs-to-learn-lessons-from-japans-nuclear-problems/1

[Beckys_Mom]

Hi BM. First congratulations and best wishes with your new house. As Aquatus has already posted when I was looking for this link I saw an article that said the workers are returning. As for Obama, he sees no threat to Hawaii or the US west coast and has promised full support to the Japanese people. Americans probably have been warned not to go to Japan for business or unnecessary reasons. That would make sense as they'd only be in the way.

http://content.usato...lear-problems/1

Yea I now understand the radiation levels are not that high as to affect countries so far away like the USA

Edited March 16, 2011 by Beckys_Mom

[BiffSplitkins]

The emergency workers were let back a few hours after the evacuation. They just wanted them out when the levels spiked. That said, they've been there working since yesterday. They must be exhausted.

aquatis - your information seems to be more accurate and more descriptive than the news provides.

Today is the first time I ran accross this thread. In reading it all the way from the beginning, it was like hearing everything unfold all over again.

I will be following your thread much closer now.

My heart goes out to you and everyone in Japan.

[aquatus1]

Just had another tremor. I'm starting to realize that feeling a tremor around here usually puts it in the 6.0 region. Coincidentally, this is just 7 minutes off from last nights tremor (not counting the one that woke us up around midnight).