TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED FOR JAPAN, RUSSIA AND OTHER REGIONS

[kennalder]

This is one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history /RT @mpoppel:

"@BloombergUTV: Japan Earthquake: Yen falls sharply after quake"

The Yen may have dropped swiftly, but it was a small move. So far it looks like nothing more than a knee-jerk reaction. So far well within a normal days range.

[WarpSpeed]

from my Japanese friend at Sendia, there was a mild quake yesterday but no much problem. by now, cannot reach him yet.

I hope your friend is ok, but I fear for their safety having seen what I've seen on TV.. I'm beside myself in disbelief and grief, no disaster movie can ever portray the magnitude of the real thing ...

[webfact]

First death reported from quake in area east of Tokyo; US widens Tsunami warning to most of Pacific /BBC

[TheWalkingMan]

Here is a link to NHK, there is a small screen with English commentary.

NHK

TheWalkingMan

[webfact]

7-meter high #tsunami slams into Fukushima-ken. #Japan: / RT @mpoppel: RT @W7VOA: JMA:

[webfact]

Nuclear power stations in Japan shut down after quake

Tokyo - Nuclear power stations on the Pacific coast in Japan's Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on Friday shut down operations automatically after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit off the country's north-east coast, the Kyodo News agency reported

-- The Nation 2011-03-11

[Soi Sauce]

Sad for the Japanese and, for the rest of us, maybe there goes what was left of any economic recovery.

If the tsunami devastates the Pacific Rim, there won't be much left.

Maybe the Mayans were right.

[webfact]

New quake - 5.9: /RT @mpoppel:

[WarpSpeed]

you guys don't panic.... Find out more information from the locals, Japanese then.

Have you seen any of the live TV reports? I can remember feeling this kind of shock when I woke up to see a plane flying into the second World Trade Tower on 9/11... But this will dwarf that and will be comparable to 2004 at least in property damage but it's certain it will also have a large death toll to boot..

[webfact]

New quake - appears to be around 6.2: /RT @mpoppel:

[webfact]

RT @BreakingNews: Japan's prime minister says there are no reports of radioactive material leaks after quake, tsunami - http://bit.ly/hXOm5s

[dunkin2012]

you guys don't panic.... Find out more information from the locals, Japanese then.

Have you seen any of the live TV reports? I can remember feeling this kind of shock when I woke up to see a plane flying into the second World Trade Tower on 9/11... But this will dwarf that and will be comparable to 2004 at least in property damage but it's certain it will also have a large death toll to boot..

Just watched BBC online... it looks horrible enough.. but I foned my GF, she said that everyone in the family are ok. Tokyo is ok too,. The northern part of Japan was seriously hit.... that's all she said.

[sunnyrolfe]

The only upside is The Japanese have excellent emergency services but I fear for less developed pacific rim countries that could be affected yet by this. My thoughts are with them all.

[webfact]

Tsunami Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcMzDQ1IjPI

[TheWalkingMan]

From Twitter...

@BreakingNews

Tsunami warning sirens sounded in Honolulu - AP

[webfact]

Russia evacuates 11,000 people from areas that could be affected by #tsunami, including Kuril islands, Sakhalin island /BBC

[AgentSmith]

Is the Thai Gulf safe? On the map it looks like it could be hit almost directly. I'm not saying it could still cause damage but it's relatively close compared to many other countries that are already on the warning list.

[webfact]

Another quake.. in the 6 range /RT @mpoppel

[ETatBKK]

graphics from NHK in Japanese, showing strong after shocks per hour ( table on the right ), or try your google translate :

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/sokuho/jishin/JS20110311163801_20110311164410.html

[webfact]

Google Person Finder available after earthquake in Japan to help you get information about loved ones. http://goo.gl/rlR07

[ETatBKK]

from Taiwan news, first wave will arrive Taipei in next 60 min+, estimate 50 to 80cm !

[shawndoc]

Here's the USGS list of earthquakes/aftershocks for that area:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Maps/region/Asia_eqs.php

[webfact]

Philippine Volcanology and Seismology Institute orders coastal evacuations - AP: /viaRT @mpoppel

[webfact]

Quake overview: 8.9, 6.4, 6.4, 6.8, 7.1, 6.3, 6.3, 5.8, 5.9, 6.3, 6.1, 6.1, 5.9, 5.8: /RT @mpoppel:

[dunkin2012]

Is the Thai Gulf safe? On the map it looks like it could be hit almost directly. I'm not saying it could still cause damage but it's relatively close compared to many other countries that are already on the warning list.

no way............Thai Gulf won't get this Tsunami ..

[bulmercke]

Is the Thai Gulf safe? On the map it looks like it could be hit almost directly. I'm not saying it could still cause damage but it's relatively close compared to many other countries that are already on the warning list.

The Boxing Day earthquake - 2004 - was recorded at 9.1 just 0.2 more than this one. I think this can no longer be considered a disaster confined to Japan only. On-going story today regarding the Pacific rim ramifications of its reach.

UPDATE: 8 persons confirmed dead so far.

Edited March 11, 2011 by bulmercke

[shawndoc]

Another good twitter to follow:

@earthquakeBot

[george]

UPDATE:

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii, tsunami watch issued for Oregon and Washington

2011-03-11 15:13:30 GMT+7 (ICT)

HONOLULU (BNO NEWS) -- A tsunami warning was issued for the U.S. state of Hawaii on late Thursday evening, officials said, while tsunami watches were issued for parts of the Oregon and Washington state coastlines.

The warning and watches were issued after a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan, creating huge tsunamis that have devastated parts of Japan. It was followed by a series of major aftershocks, including one of 7.1 on the Richter scale.

"A tsunami has been generated that could cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawaii, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a bulletin. "Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property."

Emergency sirens were being sounded across Hawaii, and officials are expected to order evacuations of coastlines in case a large tsunami reaches the islands.

For the mainland of the United States, the National Weather Service issued a tsunami watch for the south Washington and north and central Oregon coasts. "Arrival of an initial wave is estimated to arrive around 724 am Friday for the Washington and Oregon coasts. Stand by for updates," a bulletin said. Other areas of mainland U.S. are currently not under a tsunami watch or warning.

-- © BNO News All rights reserved 2011-03-11

[webfact]

At least 8 dead now confirmed - NHK /RT @mpoppel:

[webfact]

Possible new major earthquake.. awaiting confirmation/RT @mpoppel: