OT: Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes West Coast of Japan (damage/tsunami warnings).

[RU848789]

Some crazy reports and footage of violent shaking lasting several minutes, as well as some moderate tsunamis up to 4 feet, so far, but tsunami warnings are still up for possible tsunamis up to 10 feet. So far, only one death, but some of the footage shows building collapses in Ishikawa Prefecture where the quake was centered, so the death toll seems likely to rise, although Japan is probably the best prepared country for earthquakes for obvious reasons. The link below has much more detail. Tough start to the new year...

https://www.reuters.com/world/japan...ikes-japan-tsunami-warning-issued-2024-01-01/

 

[Beancounter88]

I hope there are minimal deaths (hopefully none!). Good country - good people

 

[RU848789]

The tsunami warnings were cancelled, thankfully...

 

[RUTGERS95]

Some crazy reports and footage of violent shaking lasting several minutes, as well as some moderate tsunamis up to 4 feet, so far, but tsunami warnings are still up for possible tsunamis up to 10 feet. So far, only one death, but some of the footage shows building collapses in Ishikawa Prefecture where the quake was centered, so the death toll seems likely to rise, although Japan is probably the best prepared country for earthquakes for obvious reasons. The link below has much more detail. Tough start to the new year...

https://www.reuters.com/world/japan...ikes-japan-tsunami-warning-issued-2024-01-01/

thx for the update! have family there now and just sent some messages to make sure all is well

 

[Saint Puppy]

Mother Nature constantly reminds us we are living on her land. Thoughts and prayers go out to all affected.