Japan Earthquake: Fukushima

**ItsRobsLife** · 11-03-2011, 09:29 PM

Well let's hope there isn't an 8.9 quake directly under Tokyo to test the theory.

**Takeovers** · 11-03-2011, 09:29 PM

Building foundations ca be built even for that kind of ground. The problem is that knowledge of liquefacation is relatively recent. If buildings have been designed without that in mind they may fail, that is true.

If I recall correctly it was at some earthquake in San Francisco where they found out about it as structures failed that were supposed to stand.

Yes we cannot be too sure. But we learn from every disaster.

**StrontiumDog** · 11-03-2011, 09:29 PM

BreakingNews Breaking News

USGS has measured 67 aftershocks with a 5.0 magnitude or above in Japan since the quake Latest Earthquakes in the World - Past 7 days

**Takeovers** · 11-03-2011, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by ItsRobsLife

Well let's hope there isn't an 8.9 quake directly under Tokyo to test the theory.

But that is what we are waiting for and it has become more likely.

**StrontiumDog** · 11-03-2011, 09:31 PM

mpoppel

Death toll at least 288 now, says Kyodo

**harrybarracuda** · 11-03-2011, 09:36 PM

Something we tried to get Microsoft to develop after the 2004 tsunami, but which they decided they couldn't do because of the "legal implications" (twats).

Good on Google for activating it again.

It allows you to post your details for others to find, or your request for information on others.

Can be found here:

Google Information Page

Google Person Finder

**Poo and Pee** · 11-03-2011, 09:41 PM

^ thanks harry

**robuzo** · 11-03-2011, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Takeovers

Originally Posted by ItsRobsLife

Well let's hope there isn't an 8.9 quake directly under Tokyo to test the theory.

But that is what we are waiting for and it has become more likely.

The last one over 8 on the Nankai Trough was in 1854. We are long overdue. The 1923 Tokyo earthquake killed more than a 140,000.

**Marmite the Dog** · 11-03-2011, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

Why do people take refuge under a desk? Are they mad.

Because it's a lot safer than staggering about falling over and bumping into things, and you're less likely to be hit by a lump of falling masonry.

**Gerbil** · 11-03-2011, 09:55 PM

Just seen the latest pictures.... An aerial view of Miyagi Prefecture showed that just about all of it was on fire.

**StrontiumDog** · 11-03-2011, 10:13 PM

Bunch of images doing the rounds on various sites....

Tsunami hits Japan - USATODAY.com Photos

The town of Oarai is submerged after a tsunami in Ibaraki prefecture (state). The tsunami, spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history, slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people.

Light planes and vehicles sit among the debris after they were swept by a tsumani that struck Sendai airport in northern Japan on Friday.

Waves of a tsunami hit residences after a powerful earthquake in Natori, Miyagi prefecture (state), Japan. The largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the country's eastern coast.

Cars and other Debris swept away by tsunami tidal waves are seen in Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan, after strong earthquakes hit the area

Vehicles are crushed by a collapsed wall at a carpark in Mito city in Ibaraki prefecture on March 11, 2011 after a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan.

Earthquake-triggered tsumanis sweep shores along Iwanuma in northern Japan

Fishing boats and vehicles are carried by a tsunami wave at Onahama port in Iwaki city, in Fukushima prefecture, northern Japan

An aerial shot shows vehicles ready for shipping being carried by a tsunami tidal wave at Hitachinaka city in Ibaraki prefecture Japan

**StrontiumDog** · 11-03-2011, 10:19 PM

A few more...

Houses are shown in flames as the Natori river tsunami tidal waves flood over the surrounding area in Natori city, Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan.

Tsunami waves swirl near a port in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture (state) Japan

A tsumani triggered by a powerful earthquake makes its way to sweep part of Sendai airport in northern Japan.

A truck remains stranded on a road damaged by a powerful earthquake in Iwaki city, Fukushima prefecture (state), Japan.

**hopskimoet** · 11-03-2011, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

Why do people take refuge under a desk? Are they mad.

Because it's a lot safer than staggering about falling over and bumping into things, and you're less likely to be hit by a lump of falling masonry.

Indeed. But, what use is a wooden desk against a lump of masonry or concrete that could be quite large in size. In fact, what use is a wooden desk if the whole building decides to collapse?

The last place I'd take refuge is under an MDF panel.

It reminds me of the UK governments advice as what to do in the event of a nuclear strike. The advice was make to a shelter with wooden doors, in the corridor of the house. That's great advice when faced with high yield nuclear ordnance.

**ItsRobsLife** · 11-03-2011, 10:31 PM

Incredible pics.

You can plan against devastation by an earthquake, but not against a tsunami.
There was footage on the news of cars driving on the highways being inundated.
The death toll will surely rise.

**hopskimoet** · 11-03-2011, 10:33 PM

10,000 up, apparently....

**StrontiumDog** · 11-03-2011, 11:02 PM

Pacific Tsunami Fears Ease As Surge Passes http://bit.ly/gn9vP7

**Chairman Mao** · 11-03-2011, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

Why do people take refuge under a desk? Are they mad.

Because it's a lot safer than staggering about falling over and bumping into things, and you're less likely to be hit by a lump of falling masonry.

Indeed. But, what use is a wooden desk against a lump of masonry or concrete that could be quite large in size.

As well as softening any blows from above, I believe it also gives you more chance of getting some breathing space should it all end up as rubble, with you somewhere underneath.

It sounds like you're convinced it's all nonsense anyway, so don't worry about it.

**harrybarracuda** · 12-03-2011, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

10,000 up, apparently....

10,000 up what?

**harrybarracuda** · 12-03-2011, 12:08 AM

Apparently the Reactor issue is "under control".

Death toll expected to rise to over 1,000.

**buriramboy** · 12-03-2011, 12:12 AM

Death toll will be well into the thousands, you just have to watch all the coverage on the news, lots of those poor fokers had no hope.

**hopskimoet** · 12-03-2011, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

10,000 up, apparently....

10,000 up what?

Death toll....ffs.

**The Gentleman Scamp** · 12-03-2011, 12:17 AM

Why Sendai.

My heart goes out to my ex, she's here but all her family and her home are in Sendai.

**StrontiumDog** · 12-03-2011, 12:19 AM

Reports: Radiation level rising in Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant turbine building #news #japan #tsunami #Fukushima

**harrybarracuda** · 12-03-2011, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by hopskimoet

10,000 up, apparently....

10,000 up what?

Death toll....ffs.

Do you have a source?

Or just a wild guess?

**Loy Toy** · 12-03-2011, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by The Gentleman Scamp

My heart goes out to my ex, she's here but all her family and her home are in Sendai.

Pass on my best wishes and sympathy for me if you get to speak with her Scampy and I hope her family are safe and well.

She seemed like a nice lass.

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