HEADS-UP: Tsunami warning for Hawai'i, Alaska, U.S. West Coast including Southern California. An 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck off the northern coast of Japan, resulting in a tsunami and heavy damage. Damage and fires are reported in and near Tokyo, almost 300 miles away. Death toll counts already vary, but given a seven-meter-plus wave and the reports coming in, it is likely to be much worse than the present number. Some of the good news coming out is that all nuclear plants are safe, that rescue efforts are already underway, that all U.S. troops and ships are safe, and that some safety systems worked and worked well. The bad news is that some reports are circulating already of whole towns being gone as a result of the tsunami, and that damage from the quake is likely to be extensive despite all the preparations. I've experienced the sang-froid the Japanese have towards earthquakes first hand, and that it has slipped as much as it has says much. Thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan. One hopes that the five-sided puzzle palace is already looking at what assets may be in the area that can help, and that our administration is already putting forth offers of assistance. In a different type of thoughts and prayers effort, if you are in the Seattle area, please help: This young lady is missing, and her family is very concerned and wants her back safe and sound. If you see her, have any information, or can help in other ways, please contact the local police and help them out. Thoughts and prayers could be used here too. LW
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Mar 10 2011, 07:36 PM
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