Ishinomaki, Japan
I feel numb… I can’t imagine what the people of Ishinomaki must be feeling. The Star.com reported the following
“Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock and tsunami warning Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.
Associated Press
TOKYO—Japan was rattled by a magnitude-7.4 aftershock Thursday night nearly a month after a devastating earthquake and tsunami flattened the northeastern coast.
The strongest aftershock since the day of the magnitude-9.0 megaquake was a fresh blow to victims of that March 11 quake and subsequent tsunami that killed some 25,000 people, tore apart hundreds of thousands of homes and has sparked an ongoing crisis at a nuclear power plant.
Damage and injuries from the aftershock were not immediately clear. The Japan meteorological agency briefly issued another tsunami warning Thursday night, but later cancelled it.
Officials at the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant said there was no immediate sign of new problems caused by the aftershock. Japan’s nuclear safety agency says workers there have retreated to a quake-resistant shelter in the complex. No one there was injured.
Officials say Thursday’s aftershock hit 50 kilometres under the water and off the coast of Miyagi prefecture. The quake that preceded last month’s tsunami was a 9.0-magnitude. The U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, Colo., later downgraded Thursday’s quake to 7.1.
Buildings as far away as Tokyo shook for about a minute.
In Ichinoseki, inland from Japan’s eastern coast, buildings shook violently, knocking items from shelves and toppling furniture, but there was no heavy damage to the buildings themselves. Immediately after the quake, all power was cut. The city went dark, but cars drove around normally and people assembled in the streets despite the late hour.
The quake struck at 11:32 p.m. local time.
Paul Caruso, a geophysicist at USGS, said it struck at about the same location and depth as last month’s hug quake. It’s the strongest of the more than 1,000 aftershocks that have been felt since, except for a 7.9 aftershock that day.
Another USGS geophysicist, Don Blakeman, said it was the strongest aftershock since March 11, although several aftershocks on that day were bigger.
The USGS said the aftershock struck off the eastern coast 65 kilometres from Sendai and 115 kilometres from Fukushima. It was about 330 kilometres from Tokyo.
A Pacific Tsunami Warning Center evaluation of the quake said an oceanwide tsunami was not expected. However, it noted quakes of that strength can cause waves that are destructive locally.
Source: http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/970790–tsunami-warning-in-japan-lifted-after-7-4-aftershock-rattles-coast
It’s so crazy to think these people are going to suffer for many years after the time it happened. I try and avoid thinking about it, because it just makes me sick inside. Tragic.
I feel so bad for the people in this area of Japan. They already have had so many earthquakes and a big tsunami and already suffered another only a month later. I don’t know how I would be able to keep my spirits up in the midst of all the disaster. I’m impressed with people in Japan, because they still keep on living their lives. It seems like they keep moving forward with such positive attitudes and keep cleaning up and searching for survivors. I keep them in my prayers always and hope they can pull through this crisis.
My deepest sympathies go out to all of the families in Japan and all of their affected family members and friends throughout the world. Jen- the difference you are making through raising money and awareness is incredible. Who knew that a small amount of people could make such an impact.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Japan. Hoping for a quick rebuild and recovery. LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE SUU!
7.4 as an aftershock?? When i was learning about earthquakes in school, my teacher said that anything above a 6 was mass destruction. So having an aftershock that is that big is just crazy. I feel so bad for the people of Japan
It is crazy! They have already suffered enough, and then this! I wish there was more we all could do to help. I wish i was rich and could help so much more.
I am so glad that we are doing something at SUU to make a fraction of a difference in Japan. It is amazing to me how times like these truly bring out the best in people. I hope they continue to move forward.
Even though what is happening over there is terrible, I think it’s amazing how so many people come together to help strangers. People throughout the world and even the people in the middle of these tragedies reach out and do all they can. One thing to learn is how much good there still is in people.
I hope people all over the world are praying for the people of Japan that they will be comforted in these tested times. It is always amazing to see people of all different backgrounds coming together to provide service when it is needed the most!
I can’t imagine having my home destroyed and seeing so much chaos. Losing a home and those dear to me would be terrible. There are some strong-willed people there. I don’t think I could handle something like that, and I hope the best for the people in Japan.
I can only imagine the fear that struck the people during this aftershock. After experiencing such a devastating Earthquake, I would presume every time the Earth rattles below them–for the rest of their lives–it will strike them with terror. I only hope our cards will bring them words of encouragement and hope to move forward.
Ok, I can’t believe this. Like Zane says up there, in school, I learned that anything in the 7 range was considered a big earthquake; aftershocks were more like 3′s or 4′s. 7.9 is now considered an aftershock?! I feel so bad for those people. Oh my goodness. But then again, look at how they’re rebuilding themselves? And how many people have come to help them? It’s amazing, and I am really glad that we’re steppin up to help them.
I couldn’t even imagine being in these peoples position. They will be dealing with the after math of this crisis for years on end, but they will get through it! The fear going through everyone’s minds must have been unbearable. Prayers go out to everyone in Japan who have lost their homes, all of their personal belongings, and loved ones.
This is terrible. I cant believe they got hit so hard. I feel like more more natural disasters are occurring now a days. I wish there was more that we could do to help.
Some people confuse acceptance with apathy, but there’s all the difference in the world. Apathy fails to distinguish between what can and what cannot be helped; acceptance makes that distinction. Apathy paralyzes the will-to-action; acceptance frees it by relieving it of impossible burdens. Jen your doing a great job by making a difference.
7.4 AFTERSHOCK! I remember when I felt a 2.3 ish and that was the real earthquake, this was just an aftershock! That is so insane. I keep Japan in my prayers.
This gives me chills just thinking about it. It’s amazing that just an aftershock was as bad as earthquakes we’ve seen before. I’m sure the people of Japan are just ripped apart and so emotionally exhausted they’re living just on survival mode. I admire their strength and patience and hope that they have, and that I see in their eyes. God is for sure watching over them right now.
7.4 aftershock! I don’t even know where to begin- I couldn’t imagine having such a horrible disaster completely destroy my homeland. We couldn’t even begin to know how hard it is for these guys but I think it is fantastic what we did for them with Dixie Direct- if everyone would do their part we could really help their situation over there. I just want to say that it is really admirable what your doing to help these guys!
This is so sad, I hope and pray that everything turns out ok!
it’s bad enough that they were hit with a large earthquake! but with a 7.4 aftershock?? thats just horrible! I cant imagine what these people are going through. I wish that I could go and volunteer my help or something.
Again i’m grateful for the opportunity i have had to help, at least a little bit, the people in Japan who have it so much worse than any of us in America. My prayers go out to those affected by all of this.
When I heard they had been issued another tsunami warning all I could think of is there goes the rest of Japan. I think this devistating natural disaster should open the eyes to all of the world to help those in need and also that we should all be prepared for a natural disaster.
Thats insane that there was a 7.0 aftershock weeks after it happened, it would get so old the more that happened. I feel so bad for the people there that they have to keep going through this even after they just went through the tsunami.
This seems to be Mother Nature’s way of putting lemon juice on an already bleeding knife wound.
One thing that was somewhat of a glimmer of sunshine though was it didn’t appear that too many people were injured or killed by this earthquake, only that it needlessly rattled everyone to keep them on their toes.
I can’t even imagine the hopelessness that the Japanese must be feeling after so many blows to their country and their faith. I really hope that they may be able to fully recover from all of this trauma.
I am totally in agreement with Chelsey France, one tsunami is plenty but when i heard about the second I thought oh my gosh there goes Japan, and natural disasters like the one in Japan really open the eyes of the rest of the world.
7.4 for an AFTERSHOCK. That is not after shock. That is another distructive people. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan that they the disctruction might subside and they will be able to rebuild their great country.
Nearly a month! And a 7.4! I can’t imagine what the victims are feeling. The helpless feeling has got to be so horrible. I sincerely hope that the after shocks will subside so that these poor people can begin trying to repair their lives.