7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Sumatra, Indonesia: Tsunami Warning Issued

USGS ^ | 20 Feb 2008 | US GS

[Lijahsbubbe]

USGS is saying 6.9 in Southern Greece.

[Resolute Conservative]

Send them Obama to talk them better! Egad I hate sending aid to these 6th century as_hats.

[Jemian]

Not everyone over there feels the way it was reported by CNN and the BBC.

CNN hates the US.

BBC is worse.

I’m going to check with my boss today and see if I can assist with the relief. Probably can’t. But I’ll check.

[Ron/GA]

Thank you, Jemian, for your comments.
My niece is there on a mission to Banda Aceh. Aged 24, one of the sweetest kids you will ever meet. Braver than me. I didn’t want her to go there. She covers her head and keeps a low profile. So far, a year later, so good.

Anyway, she normally pops up on Skype to say she’s ok but I haven’t heard from her yet. I pray that she is.

[tioga]

Yikes!

[Lijahsbubbe]

I pray that she’s okay too. I hope you hear from her soon.

[Slip18]

Odd, we saw on the History Channel last week that if another big EQ hit the island chains of Crete, another island could and probably would go under from the tsunamis.

The geophysicists said the lost island of Atlantis is probably located in that area. They showed photos from years ago and present photos. It’s a totally different chain of islands. Hopefully, there won’t be a volcano to complete the trifecta of all h*ll breaking loose.

[Resolute Conservative]

We have enough people to help in our own country and immediate neighboring countries we don’t need to go looking.

[AppyPappy]

The 2004 quake registered here in SW Va.

[Jemian]

Ron, I am over in the far eastern province. Last night our prayer chain was activated because we had no info on our workers in Aceh. I’ll call my bosses in a few hours (it is on 0634 here) and see if there is any update. I’ll be sending you a freepmail in a few minutes.

[Jemian]

As I just told Ron, I’m closer than you to the quake.

[Resolute Conservative]

And?

[Jemian]

It would make more sense for me to help than for someone being sent from the States. I agree with you that we should take care of our immediate proximatey first. But I’m close.

No foreign aid. But privately, sure those who are able should (on their own - not forced) help.

[Resolute Conservative]

I’m down with that. Our whole government aid program should be abolished and left up to voluntary donations of time and resources. The government has no right to give away our money.

[greyfoxx39]

Wow...

[Jemian]

I agree completely with you about our government aid program. No question or argument there.

I believe that is what I stated in my above post.

[bd476]

Thank you for the ping, Lijahsbubbe.

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All Headline News:

Update: At Least 3 Dead, 25 Injured In Indonesia Quake

February 20, 2008 10:04 a.m. EST

Jupiter Kalambakal - AHN News Writer

Jakarta, Indonesia (AHN)--Wednesday's magnitude 7.5 quake has left at least three dead and 25 people seriously injured in Banda Aceh, on the Indonesian island of Simeulue, local disaster officials said.

Health Ministry official Rustam Pakaya said the three casualties -- two women and a man -- were in their late 60s to early 70s and most likely perished during the wild stampede. They were from Kampung Aie in central Simeulue.

He also confirmed that many buildings on Simeulue were damaged..."
More at All Headline News.com: Update: At Least 3 Dead, 25 Injured In Indonesia Quake

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Update from ABC Radio Australia:

Three dead, buildings damaged in Indonesia quake

Last Updated 21/02/2008, 08:47:53

Three people are dead and dozens injured after a 7.5-magnitude quake struck near an island off the coast of Northern Sumatra in Indonesia.

Many buildings are damaged and power and communications links affected.

The epicentre of the quake was more than 30km below the surface of the island of Simuelue off the coast of Aceh.

The head of the Indonesian Health Ministry's disaster center, Rustam Pakaya, says many buildings on the island are damaged and dozens of people are seriously injured.

An emergency team is travelling from the mainland to to further assess the damage.

After the quake residents fled their homes for higher ground fearing a tsunami would follow the tremor.

The quake was felt in Sumatra and caused panic in the northern city of Banda Aceh.

Three dead, buildings damaged in Indonesia quake

[Loud Mime]

It was 9.0....depending on the source.

Google “Christmas Tsunami” for loads of information.

[Jemian]

Here is an email I just received from a colleague. I've changed a few of the identifying details:

Thank you for praying for the team, and the residents of the island on which they are serving, which experienced the 7.6 earthquake yesterday afternoon. We had a skype chat with a team member shortly after we asked for prayer last night, saying they were safe after having returned from running up the mountain in case of tsunami. Although all communications and electricity on the island were cut off, they were able to connect via a new satellite internet system that was installed last week in their camp on the island.

They have asked for continued prayer for the many frightened people who had to experience another earthquake disaster.

I read an article that only three rather elderly people had died. I hope you hear from your niece soon.

[Pappy Smear]

Earthquake? I thought the space shuttle just landed. Usually they happen when the shuttle is up there. (tinfoil hat off)