8.3 Earthquake in Chile and Tsunami Warnings

[fran]

Any more news?

They're waiting right now. Within 10 - 15 minutes.

calm before the storm in Hawaii

fran

 

[anneinchicago]

"Water is already receding quite a bit" from beaches, says eyewitness on Mt Tantalus near Honolulu.

(unless I say otherwise, all updates from Twitter)

 

[Searchfortruth]

Military ships in Hawaii taken out to sea, as per SOP for this type of event (from CNN).

Link to USGS article on "surviving a tsunami", based on 1960 pacific tsunami from Chile earthquake.

Similarities between this earthquake/tsunami and the one in 1960.

http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1187/

 

[montana_16]

My 42 year old son lives in Hawaii. I'm frightened for him because he is the type to go for adventure. I hope, hope, hope he's heeding the warnings. I'm trying and trying to call him and keep getting cucuits are busy.

I did get through once and left him a message on cell phone to get on high ground and NoT take chances.

He's a really athletic type who rolller blades down high things and stuff to this day, that is why I'm afraid for him. He's not afraid of anything.


Prayers for everyone involved in this disaster.

 

[fran]

They're cautioning people in Hawaii that the first wave isn't the end of it. There can be a number of waves 12-20 minutes apart. The second or subsequent waves or surges can be stronger than the first.

Prayers as they wait.

fran

PS....They evacuated the harbor and all the ships are just off shore. They say it's an incredible site, all those ships just off-shore.

 

[anneinchicago]

Another news site:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hitsu...ami.info&utm_source=3184136&utm_medium=social

First surge minutes away.

 

[anneinchicago]

http://twitter.com/NavyNews/tsunami-hawaii-navy#

Twitter feed for the Navy at Hawaii

(you don't need a Twitter account to read the feeds)

 

[Searchfortruth]

IF this tsunami repeats the one from Chile in 1960, Hilo area will see the most damage.

Positive news is that the increase in communication/news will help to minimize danger, hopefully.

 

[Beyond Belief]

they were talking abt the buoy 140 miles out had a 9 meter drop. thats 27 feet.

 

[anneinchicago]

CNN makes report over small tsunami mexico coast live at http://ustre.am/dml2

 

[anneinchicago]

Navy Region Hawaii


The Navy has evacuated the following locations: Hospital Point housing, Iroquois Lagoon, White Plains and Nimitz Beaches, and Rainbow Bay Marina.


The Navy’s Fleet and Family Support Center has activated a family assistance center to help military families affected by the evacuation.


The center may be reached at (808) 474-1999.

 

[fran]

Water is starting to recede in some lagoons.

fran

 

[fran]

Sirens sounding now and they said this will probably be the last siren before the water comes.

fran

 

[anneinchicago]

Police fleeing for higher ground, some blaring sirens as a last ditch effort

 

[Searchfortruth]

My 42 year old son lives in Hawaii. I'm frightened for him because he is the type to go for adventure. I hope, hope, hope he's heeding the warnings. I'm trying and trying to call him and keep getting cucuits are busy.

I did get through once and left him a message on cell phone to get on high ground and NoT take chances.

He's a really athletic type who rolller blades down high things and stuff to this day, that is why I'm afraid for him. He's not afraid of anything.


Prayers for everyone involved in this disaster.

Try not to worry Montana, the military keeps their people safe during these types of events...we were in Guam for Typhoon Paka (97) and were in cement bunkers thanks to the US Govt...he'll be ok !

 

[anneinchicago]

Buoy off of Hawaii showing activity now, dropped 27 ft.

 

[anneinchicago]

Buoy, 140 NM Southeast of Honolulu, Hawaii just had 2 waves of 20 feet

 

[Searchfortruth]

Live coverage from Honolulu's KITV...

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

 

[anneinchicago]

Listen Live: Hawaii Big Island Police & Fire scanner http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?feedId=866

 

[anneinchicago]

Mayor of Hilo taking to the air