Volcano in southern Japan erupts (economy, Nevada, Seattle, Colorado)
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"Sunday's eruption, which was the biggest volcanic activity in Shinmoedake in 52 years, caused widespread destruction and panic. The blast could be heard for miles, and shattered windows four miles away, the BBC reported. Hundreds of people fled the area as the volcano spewed debris, including hot ash and rocks, more than 6,000 feet in the air, according to BBC reports."
yeah scary thing is westren washington has mt saint helens which is still active and the PNW is overdue for a 8.0 and up quake and I could see it going off again It south of seattle and 50 miles northeast of portland oregon.
The volcano is located in the Cascade Range and is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire that includes over 160 active volcanoes and here the fault line the PNW sits on
yeah scary thing is westren washington has mt saint helens which is still active and the PNW is overdue for a 8.0 and up quake and I could see it going off again It south of seattle and 50 miles northeast of portland oregon.
The volcano is located in the Cascade Range and is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire that includes over 160 active volcanoes and here the fault line the PNW sits on
Mt. Lassen, the very bottom one, is also active. If you drive up from Redding to there you see this huge rolling mound. Its the stopping point of the eruption in 1900 when it blew. There are also these HUGE rocks scattered all over the place which it blew out like pebbles. We weren't able to move up there after we visited, but even then living within the range of a live volcano game me somthing to consider.
Should these faultlines go, they are the same as in Japan. It would/will be just as bad.
That is horrible, but to be honest not unexpected. With that large of an Earthquake, it was only a warning that more activity would occur. It is definitely a scary time and I am keeping the Japanese people in my thoughts and prayers. I think we all should.
That is horrible, but to be honest not unexpected. With that large of an Earthquake, it was only a warning that more activity would occur. It is definitely a scary time and I am keeping the Japanese people in my thoughts and prayers. I think we all should.
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I travel to Japan as often as possible, usually twice a year. The people there are so kind and hospitible. I am horrified at what is happening there and can only join others in expressing my dismay and heartbreak over their plight. I hope all of can be open hearted and prayerful in their terrible time of need. These are very proud and self sufficient people..but right now they need every bit of help anyone can provide.
Can't get this off my mind - those poor people and it's so cold!
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I travel to Japan as often as possible, usually twice a year. The people there are so kind and hospitible. I am horrified at what is happening there and can only join others in expressing my dismay and heartbreak over their plight. I hope all of can be open hearted and prayerful in their terrible time of need. These are very proud and self sufficient people..but right now they need every bit of help anyone can provide.
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You are right, TX...interestingly enough, there has been no looting, etc in the areas under seige. These are decent, law abiding people who have lost everything. If this happened here (hark back to Katrina), there would be far more civil unrest.
I hate to say it, but it's just a matter of time before we see something of that magnitude on OUR Pacific coast.
i think everyone on the living on the west coast kinda expects it to happen. I live about 10-15 minute drive to the ocean preatty much anone who lives in or around vancouver, seattle or portland knows that we are overdue for the big one but I don't really think about it but man the tsunami would leave the coast of the PNW looking alot like japan and with 5-10 minute warning before it means I ride it out on the 2nd story roof or I get maybe 3-4 blocks in my car before it hits because everyone will be heading for higher ground in their cars too.
either way I am screwed just the way it obliterated homes and and tossed cars around like hot wheels toys in japan means once the warning comes for people in the lower coastal regions it is already to late.
vancouver and seattle may make it since vancouver island blocks the brunt of the wave that is if they survive the quake first.
I can imagine most people heading east to alberta colorado or nevada that is if roas and overpasses still exist who knows the I-5 could be ripped apart and undrivable due to debris
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It is definitely a scary time and I am keeping the Japanese people in my thoughts and prayers. I think we all should.
Can't get this off my mind - those poor people and it's so cold!
