Posted on 10/07/2009 3:32:44 PM PDT by The Californian
Earthquake in Vanuatu - 7.8 22.03.15 UTC
That part of the world can’t catch a break.
Where is Vanuatu?
S. Pacific? Indonesia?
Prayers for those in harm's way.
That part of the world is breaking up.
No, it sure doesn’t. there were actually 2 - one looks like it was in the Phillipines and only seems small (6.7) compared to the other one.
I’m suprised that Al Gore hasn’t come out to declare all these recent earthquakes were caused by global warming.
Near Fiji.
Samoa, now Vanuatu.
“Survivor” sites under attack.
Jeez, another tsunami candidate.
Isn’t that really close to Anak Krakatau? Old Krakatau?
The Demon is restless...
Actually, the other one was in Celbes Sea - never heard of it before.
Thank you, buccanneer 81 - I don’t know how to post the maps.
Nah, Krakatau is at least a couple of thousand miles away by my reckoning.
West of Fiji which is west of Samoa
# URGENT — Massive earthquake rocks the Pacific Ocean; tsunami warnings and watches issued: http://news.bnonews.com/n3ng3 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
# BULLETIN — TSUNAMI WARNINGS ISSUED FOR VANUATU, SOLOMON ISLANDS, FIJI, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, AND OTHER ISLANDS.11 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
# BULLETIN — REUTERS: VANUATU EARTHQUAKE AT 8.1 MAGNITUDE.13 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
# BULLETIN — MAJOR EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NORTHWEST OF SANTO, VANUATU.15 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
# Powerful earthquake strikes far below the Celebes Sea; no tsunami potential: http://news.bnonews.com/n3mb34 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
# BULLETIN — STRONG BUT EXTREMELY DEEP 6.9-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES THE CELEBES SEA; NO TSUNAMI POTENTIAL.44 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
Thanks, FRiend.
Note of interest, there was a large one also (5.7) at the top of the world (East of SEVERNAYA ZEMLYA) North of Russia and Alaska.
VANUATU (BNO NEWS) – A massive earthquake rocked the Pacific Ocean on Thursday morning, according to seismologists.
The earthquake, which struck about 232 miles north-northwest of Vanuatu’s Santo, had a preliminary magnitude of 8.1, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The United States Geological Survey reported it as a 7.8-magnitude.
Tsunami warnings have been issued for Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Kiribati, Kosrae, wallis-Futuna and Howland-Baker.
A tsunami watch is in effect for the Marshall Islands, Tokelau, the Kermadec Islands, Pohnpei, New Zealand, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Chuuk, Indonesia, Wake Island, Jarvis Island, Palmyra Island, Guam, North Marianas, Johnston Island, Yap, Marcus Island and Belau.
It is not yet known if a tsunami was created. The earthquake struck about 15 miles deep, making it an extremely shallow earthquake. Shallow earthquakes often tend to cause more damage, and increase the risk of a tsunami.
“An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicenter within minutes and more distant coastlines within hours,” a bulletin from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center read.
lovin' that tag line ... may I join the preakness pool?
I’m finding readings of magnitude 7.8 to 8.1.
Really big, whichever it is.
Lets just hope the ring of fire doesn’t decide to move east towards the Americas
Hey it has been here for quite a while!
Whoa! Only 15 miles deep! That is very shallow and could be very dangerous!
Certainly.
"I only bet on sure things."
Another big one hit on top of that one.
# BULLETIN — MAJOR AFTERSHOCK, 7.3-MAGNITUDE, STRIKES THE SOUTH PACIFIC.less than 10 seconds ago from BNO Headquarters
# KHOU-TV: Terminal C at Bush IAH is shut down as authorities investigate a security breach. A man reportedly ran through a checkpoint.6 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
# PACIFIC OCEAN EARTHQUAKE — Tsunami advisories issued for the state of Hawaii: http://news.bnonews.com/n3ng8 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
The second one is also 7.8 and hit at 22:18:43 UTC
When did it happen?
Sorry, second one is 7.3, not 7.8
At first I thought they were talking about the one in Celebes Sea about 20 minutes earlier.
Breaking from Fox- email:
TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED IN PACIFIC OCEAN AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.8 EARTHQUAKE NEAR VANUATU
most recent USGS has 2 quakes there, the first at 7.8 and the second 15 minutes later at 7.3. North America currently under no tsunami warnings.
Just within the past few minutes.
Holy cow- thanks
My cousin and her husband are honeymooning in Hawaii right now. The last thing my husband and I said to them at the reception was, “Remember, if you see the water go out, run for high ground.” I SO HOPE this doesn’t create a tsunami in Hawaii!
Why do atheists hang out on the earthquake threads?
VANUATU (BNO NEWS) – A massive earthquake rocked the Pacific Ocean on Thursday morning, according to seismologists, followed by another huge tremor about fifteen minutes later.
The initial earthquake, which struck about 232 miles north-northwest of Vanuatu’s Santo, had a preliminary magnitude of 8.1, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The United States Geological Survey reported it as a 7.8-magnitude.
The first quake happened at 9.03 a.m. local time (22.03 UTC Wednesday). A spokeswoman for the United States Geological Survey told BNO News that an aftershock, with a preliminary 7.3-magnitude, struck about 15 minutes later. The epicenter of the second tremor was located about 205 miles northwest of Luganville on Vanuatu’s Espiritu.
Tsunami warnings have immediately been issued for Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Kiribati, Kosrae, wallis-Futuna and Howland-Baker.
A tsunami watch is also in effect for the Marshall Islands, Tokelau, the Kermadec Islands, Pohnpei, New Zealand, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Chuuk, Indonesia, Wake Island, Jarvis Island, Palmyra Island, Guam, North Marianas, Johnston Island, Yap, Marcus Island and Belau.
It is not yet known if a tsunami was created. The earthquake struck about 15 miles deep, making it an extremely shallow earthquake. Shallow earthquakes often tend to cause more damage, and increase the risk of a tsunami.
“An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicenter within minutes and more distant coastlines within hours,” a bulletin from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center read.
A tsunami advisory has also been issued for the state of Hawaii and may be upgraded later when more information becomes available. “An evaluation of the Pacific-wide tsunami threat is underway and there is a possibility that Hawaii could be elevated to a watch or warning status,” a bulletin from the agency said.
We are three days after the full moon.Earthquakes peak at three days before
and three days after a full or new moon.
bttt
We are three days after the full moon.
Earthquakes peak at three days before
and three days after a full or new moon....
I wonder if it will settle down a bit now?
Funny how the illumation from the sun changes the gravity field of the the moon!
I am still noting the number of swarms of very small quakes along the transverse faults in California and Mexico. I don't know if they are relieving stress or building up to something.
I am still noting the number of swarms of very small quakes along the transverse faults in California and Mexico. I don't know if they are relieving stress or building up to something.
Scientific answer - yes
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