This graphic, from Russia’s Ria Novosti, does a good job of explaining the differences between a big earthquake and a really big one.
First ground photo of the tsunami in Japan following a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake (twitpic)
Based on all available data, a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter. An investigation is underway to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii. If tsunami waves impact Hawaii the estimated earliest arrival of the first tsunami wave is 2:59 a.m. HST Friday, March 11.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center • Regarding whether or not the Japanese tsunami will hit the U.S. Short answer: Possibly Hawaii (there’s a tsunami watch), likely not California.
A building burns in the Odaiba district of Tokyo, Japan following a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake. (Reuters)
While some make ill-timed Godzilla jokes, others are reporting that NBC News producers had to climb up the worst set of stairs ever. Note: Perspective is a good thing.
“The quake was strongly felt in Tokyo, where trains and underground services were halted, plants closed and the international airport temporarily shut. Workers evacuated swaying buildings.” This photo is from outside a hotel, BTW. (AP via BBC)
An office tower burns in Tokyo, Japan after a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Friday afternoon. (Reuters)
Via BBC: “Russia evacuates 11,000 people from areas that could be affected by #tsunami, including Kuril islands and Sakhalin island”
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First ground photo of tsunami damage following a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan (twitpic)
Tsunami warning has been issued for 53 countries and as far away as Chile and Peru.
People take shelter as a ceiling collapses in a bookstore during an earthquake in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 11, 2011. (Kyodo / Reuters / Via MSNBC)
So yeah, this mess is about to hit the West Coast. May everyone stay safe throughout the world … including, but not limited to, the Lower 48.
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