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rajurama · 16 July 2009, 01:23 AM

heard of an earth quake news hope everyone is safe and sound!!!

'A magnitude-7.8 earthquake off New Zealand last night briefly triggered a tsunami advisory for Hawaii.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach canceled the advisory at 12:52 a.m. this morning.

The advisory had warned that while there was no data to suggest a destructive tsunami threat to the Islands, some coastal areas could see small sea level changes and strong or unusual currents last for several hours.

The tsunami center says such effects still might occur, beginning shortly after 11 a.m. today.

The earthquake generated a small tsunami along New Zealand's coasts, but no injuries or major damage were reported. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the waves were less than 8 inches.

The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre also issued a tsunami alert for eastern Australia that was still in effect today.

The quake's epicenter was 100 miles west of Invercargill, off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island at a depth of 21 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake was felt widely across South Island. Police in the town of Tuatapere said they had reports of minor cracks in buildings and stock falling from supermarket shelves.

However, no reports of serious damage or injuries were received, police said.

Scientists with New Zealand's Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences were working with their U.S. counterparts today to reconcile their readings with those taken overseas.

The quake was reported locally at 6.6 magnitude before reports from the U.S. listed it at 7.8 magnitude and as high as 8.2.

"We've had big differences in the measurements of the quake, ranging from 6.6 by GNS Science, to 8.2 by a tsunami warning center in Hawaii. We're issuing a precautionary message," Vince Cholewa, an emergency management spokesman in Wellington, told the domestic news agency NZPA.

Scientists in New Zealand reported aftershocks, the first of 6.1 magnitude occurring 19 minutes after the main temblor.

New Zealand sits above an area of the Earth's crust where the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates collide and records more than 14,000 earthquakes a year, though only about 150 are felt by residents. Fewer than 10 temblors a year do any damage.'

figbo · 16 July 2009, 11:33 PM

It wasn't an earthquake,it was JJ getting his sheeps toguether!

JJ Irani · 17 July 2009, 04:04 AM

No panic, guys. No serious damage, no injuries and definitely no loss of life.

Shall have to avoid extra HOT Indian Curries and the after effects!!

sexner · 17 July 2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No panic, guys. No serious damage, no injuries and definitely no loss of life.

Shall have to avoid extra HOT Indian Curries and the after effects!!

Good thing you didn't let that one go in the kitchen.

Seriously though, I'm glad everyone is alright.

rajurama · 17 July 2009, 04:21 AM

PHEW i dunno the first thing i thought of when i heard the news was you young guy (JJ) ;)

16 July 2009, 01:23 AM	#1
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	New Zealand earthquake hope all frens alrite!? heard of an earth quake news hope everyone is safe and sound!!! 'A magnitude-7.8 earthquake off New Zealand last night briefly triggered a tsunami advisory for Hawaii. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach canceled the advisory at 12:52 a.m. this morning. The advisory had warned that while there was no data to suggest a destructive tsunami threat to the Islands, some coastal areas could see small sea level changes and strong or unusual currents last for several hours. The tsunami center says such effects still might occur, beginning shortly after 11 a.m. today. The earthquake generated a small tsunami along New Zealand's coasts, but no injuries or major damage were reported. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the waves were less than 8 inches. The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre also issued a tsunami alert for eastern Australia that was still in effect today. The quake's epicenter was 100 miles west of Invercargill, off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island at a depth of 21 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was felt widely across South Island. Police in the town of Tuatapere said they had reports of minor cracks in buildings and stock falling from supermarket shelves. However, no reports of serious damage or injuries were received, police said. Scientists with New Zealand's Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences were working with their U.S. counterparts today to reconcile their readings with those taken overseas. The quake was reported locally at 6.6 magnitude before reports from the U.S. listed it at 7.8 magnitude and as high as 8.2. "We've had big differences in the measurements of the quake, ranging from 6.6 by GNS Science, to 8.2 by a tsunami warning center in Hawaii. We're issuing a precautionary message," Vince Cholewa, an emergency management spokesman in Wellington, told the domestic news agency NZPA. Scientists in New Zealand reported aftershocks, the first of 6.1 magnitude occurring 19 minutes after the main temblor. New Zealand sits above an area of the Earth's crust where the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates collide and records more than 14,000 earthquakes a year, though only about 150 are felt by residents. Fewer than 10 temblors a year do any damage.'

17 July 2009, 04:04 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	No panic, guys. No serious damage, no injuries and definitely no loss of life. Shall have to avoid extra HOT Indian Curries and the after effects!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 July 2009, 04:21 AM	#5
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	PHEW i dunno the first thing i thought of when i heard the news was you young guy (JJ) ;) Last edited by rajurama; 17 July 2009 at 04:23 AM.. Reason: spell

16 July 2009, 11:33 PM	#2
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	It wasn't an earthquake,it was JJ getting his sheeps toguether!

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