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**Cristiano** · 03-11-2011, 12:36 AM

Massive quake hits Japan - CNN.com

I hope all SLU members in Japan and their families are safe.

The earthquake was 8.8 and hit 230 miles from Tokyo.

Darik · 03-11-2011, 12:43 AM

Eku? Kyrie? Ranma? Come in, please!!!

Sonja Aeghin · 03-11-2011, 12:51 AM

8.8? oh dear

Tsunami hits Japan after 8.8 magnitude earthquake - Telegraph

Joshooah Lovenkraft · 03-11-2011, 12:59 AM

It's been upgraded to 8.9 now :/ There's some crazy footage on CNN International right now.

TorturedPolygon · 03-11-2011, 01:05 AM

Wow...devastating. Live video of tsunami at Al Jazeera English: Live Stream - Watch Now - Al Jazeera English

**Cristiano** · 03-11-2011, 01:09 AM

Here is more info:

Japan Earthquake: 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits, 13-Foot Tsunami Triggered

It sounds like a terrible disaster

Mocksoup Graves · 03-11-2011, 01:18 AM

I am really worrried about eku and yure.

Aki Shichiroji · 03-11-2011, 01:24 AM

My thoughts are going out to all those who have been hit with this

Been watching some of the Ustream feeds... the damage is awful.

fc2mh3 on USTREAM: .

Twisted Pharaoh · 03-11-2011, 01:30 AM

Tsunami expected to go all the way to Hawai, could reach USA coast. Fortunately Japan is built to resist against earthquakes.

Aki Shichiroji · 03-11-2011, 01:43 AM

Sendai is basically completely underwater

Do we know where our Japanese members reside?

**Cristiano** · 03-11-2011, 01:44 AM

Over 4 million people in the Tokyo area are without power, and cell networks are not functioning. It is going to be incredibly difficult for people to communicate.

**eku Zhong** · 03-11-2011, 01:58 AM

we have about 20 min to decide to go somewhere... phhhht we woke up after the earthquake and doubt we can get a taxi to come here now

**Pamela Galli** · 03-11-2011, 01:59 AM

Glad to hear from you Eku!

(If there is anything I can do for you inworld re your store, just say the word.)

Gabriell Anatra · 03-11-2011, 02:08 AM

A quake of this magnitude is probably a megathrust quake like the one in the Indian ocean in '04. There will almost certainly be large aftershocks.

Joshua Nightshade · 03-11-2011, 02:09 AM

My thoughts are with you eku and everyone else affected.

Lydia Cremorne · 03-11-2011, 02:15 AM

Just woke up to this, I understand there is a Pacific coast-wide Tsunami alert. I hope you are all okay and my thoughts are with you - please don't take any chances and stay safe!

**eku Zhong** · 03-11-2011, 02:17 AM

Yayy for the 5m seawall.. we are still here and the main tsunami is past ...

thoughts go out to all people on the pacific shore, especially now to okinanawa which has a 3m tsunami warning.

Free Xue · 03-11-2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eku Zhong

we have about 20 min to decide to go somewhere... phhhht we woke up after the earthquake and doubt we can get a taxi to come here now

We're glad you have your priorities straight and came right here to let us know!

**Cristiano** · 03-11-2011, 02:20 AM

Google has set up a person finder site in both English and Japanese:

Google Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake

**eku Zhong** · 03-11-2011, 02:20 AM

it was too late to leave LOL... so what else was there to do..
also on skype checking on friends and family up norther...

Lydia Cremorne · 03-11-2011, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabriell Anatra

A quake of this magnitude is probably a megathrust quake like the one in the Indian ocean in '04. There will almost certainly be large aftershocks.

Something I always wonder about is how people can be sure the earthquake experienced is the 'main' quake and not a foreshock for something even bigger?

**Cristiano** · 03-11-2011, 02:20 AM

Also, tsunami sirens are going off in Honolulu.

**Psyke Phaeton** · 03-11-2011, 02:21 AM

http://www.weather.gov/ptwc/

Latest Earthquakes in the World - Past 7 days

No Tsunami alert for Aus

**Cristiano** · 03-11-2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lydia Cremorne

Something I always wonder about is how people can be sure the earthquake experienced is the 'main' quake and not a foreshock for something even bigger?

There have actually been several in recent days - this is the worst so far. I'm not sure exactly how they determine which is the main quake, but sometimes aftershocks can be even worse.

**Cristiano** · 03-11-2011, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eku Zhong

it was too late to leave LOL... so what else was there to do..
also on skype checking on friends and family up norther...

Glad you are ok

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Cristiano Hive Mind Director Driver Roll Up The Partition Please Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 24,822 My Mood: SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Client: Viewer 2 Blog Entries: 18	Here is more info: Japan Earthquake: 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits, 13-Foot Tsunami Triggered It sounds like a terrible disaster

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Twisted Pharaoh Junior Member Along with Athena, move also your hand Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,977 My Mood: SL Join Date: Yesterday	Tsunami expected to go all the way to Hawai, could reach USA coast. Fortunately Japan is built to resist against earthquakes.

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Aki Shichiroji Exotic Made-up Monster Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,098 My Mood: SL Join Date: 7/22/2006 Business: Organica	Sendai is basically completely underwater Do we know where our Japanese members reside?

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Cristiano Hive Mind Director Driver Roll Up The Partition Please Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 24,822 My Mood: SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Client: Viewer 2 Blog Entries: 18	Over 4 million people in the Tokyo area are without power, and cell networks are not functioning. It is going to be incredibly difficult for people to communicate.

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Gabriell Anatra Imp Who are you? Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: In between. Posts: 2,821 SL Join Date: Early '06 or late '05, not sure. Client: Singularity, mostly.	A quake of this magnitude is probably a megathrust quake like the one in the Indian ocean in '04. There will almost certainly be large aftershocks.

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Cristiano Hive Mind Director Driver Roll Up The Partition Please Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 24,822 My Mood: SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Client: Viewer 2 Blog Entries: 18	Google has set up a person finder site in both English and Japanese: Google Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake

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eku Zhong ガンバレ日本 *SLU Supporter* rotisserie compulsive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 田舎 Posts: 12,450 My Mood: Bistro Stars Champion! SL Join Date: 9/29/2007 Business: Culprit Client: LL beta	it was too late to leave LOL... so what else was there to do.. also on skype checking on friends and family up norther...

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Cristiano Hive Mind Director Driver Roll Up The Partition Please Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 24,822 My Mood: SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Client: Viewer 2 Blog Entries: 18	Also, tsunami sirens are going off in Honolulu.

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