8.3 Earthquake in Chile and Tsunami Warnings

[JBean]

I get these emailed to me as they happen and I did 't even pay attention when it came in.But this was around the same time.


== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==



Region: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Geographic coordinates: 36.060N, 117.885W
Magnitude: 4.1 Ml
Depth: 2 km
Universal Time (UTC): 27 Feb 2010 06:56:03
Time near the Epicenter: 26 Feb 2010 22:56:03
Local standard time in your area: 27 Feb 2010 06:56:03

Location with respect to nearby cities:
6 km (4 miles) ENE (74 degrees) of Coso Junction, CA
25 km (15 miles) SSE (156 degrees) of Olancha, CA
32 km (20 miles) SSE (156 degrees) of Cartago, CA
52 km (32 miles) NNW (339 degrees) of Ridgecrest, CA
225 km (140 miles) N (8 degrees) of Los Angeles Civic Center, CA


ADDITIONAL EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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[Hopeful One]

Sad news to wake up to this morning. Prayers to everyone there and everyone who is under tsunami warnings.

 

[essies]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/02/27/chile.quake/index.html
<snipped>
Pacific under tsunami threat after massive 8.8 quake strikes Chile
February 27, 2010 11:15 a.m. EST

(CNN) -- A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, killing at least 122 people and triggering tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific basin

 

[daisy7]

Just got a CNN alert:

-- Sirens sound across Hawaii, warning of possible tsunami and signaling people in coastal areas to evacuate.

 

[Sleuthster]

OMG! This is just horrible. Here we go again. Those poor people

 

[Carolina Girl]

Prayers to everyone there, an din the path of the waves. I heard that the waves could last as long as six hours once they start. SieSie, I hope you hear of your dad's safety soon.

 

[JBean]

{{{{siesie}}}} keep us posted

 

[essies]

Chad Myers, Meteorologist explains the earthquake size and the tsunami dangers-scary!
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2010/02/27/nr.myers.earthquake.explainer.cnn

 

[KaylynnCouture]

This is just horrible.

My prayers and thoughts go out to everyone in Chile. And prayers for everyone to stay safe in the tsunami warning areas.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

CNN just reported that a 8 foot wave is expected to hit Hilo, Hawaii at 4:19pm eastern time.

 

[SieSie]

Well, I talked to my Mom and I won't hear from my Dad today, for sure. I guess the 17 hour train (antique) ride only started last night, so I'm pretty sure, looking at maps, that he is fine and wouldn't have been affected. Can't wait till tomorrow, I'm anxious to hear from him. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! :blowkiss:

Continued prayers to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

 

[Lexiintoronto]

'A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.'

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/772596--chilean-quake-tsunami-threatens-pacific-nations?bn=1

*****PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE AFFECTED********

 

[anneinchicago]

Best news feeds here, including up to date info from Tweeters and the news stations on Hawaii:

http://hitsunami.info/

Twitter only here:

http://twitter.com/search?q=#hitsunami

 

[Searchfortruth]

Prayers and thoughts going out to the people of Chile and those in the Hawaii/Guam area. We are retired military and did tours in Guam and Hawaii (back to back). Many friends left in both places. Stay safe !

Live broadcasting from Honolulu's KITV...

http://www.kitv.com/video/22691778/index.html

 

[anneinchicago]

Statement By FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate On Tsunami Warnings Issued For The Pacific

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=50511

The sirens are going off now, reporting half an hour til the first waves arrive.

 

[anneinchicago]

If you're a Navy family /w ?s about Navy loved ones in Hawaii, you're asked to call Fleet&Family Support Line 808-474-1999

 

[Herding Cats]

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?ctid=542

Live scanner feed here...

Best-
Herding Cats

 

[anneinchicago]

Lost (TV Show) cast member jorge garcia hurley just posted on twitter that he and the crew are in hawaii and heading for higher ground

 

[Beyond Belief]

Any more news?

 

[fran]

I'm listening to the live feed right now.

OMG there's a guy out trying to surf! This isn't like a big wave that is surfable. I guess he didn't get the message.

fran