7.0 quiake hits Japan

[DolphinChicaDDD]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

These disasters are starting to happen too close to one another. I hope "2012" isn't something that might actually happen.

But keep in mind earthquakes aren't disasters- unless the construction is poor. The Japanese earthquake is in stark contrast to the Haiti earthquake. Both had similar magnitudes, however early reports are saying 2 people have been injured in Japan compared to the devestation in Haiti. Don't get me wrong- Haiti was certainly a disaster, but it was the result of poverty and poor construction that it was a disaster. Not because the earth moved under them.

Japan has basically moved on to being concerend about the possible Tsunami as a result of an 8.8 earthquake in Chilie. When I just searched for an update on the Japan earthquake, all results pretty much pointed to the Chilie quake.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/usquakec...phcGFud2FybnNv

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DolphinChicaDDD

But keep in mind earthquakes aren't disasters- unless the construction is poor. The Japanese earthquake is in stark contrast to the Haiti earthquake. Both had similar magnitudes, however early reports are saying 2 people have been injured in Japan compared to the devestation in Haiti. Don't get me wrong- Haiti was certainly a disaster, but it was the result of poverty and poor construction that it was a disaster. Not because the earth moved under them.

Japan has basically moved on to being concerend about the possible Tsunami as a result of an 8.8 earthquake in Chilie. When I just searched for an update on the Japan earthquake, all results pretty much pointed to the Chilie quake.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/usquakec...phcGFud2FybnNv

I think they're disasters, because it's not just the buildings they effect. The ground moves, and can sometimes come apart, taking things and people with it. And even if the buildings are built to withstand an earthquake, eventually it will destroy those buildings too.

[DolphinChicaDDD]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I think they're disasters, because it's not just the buildings they effect. The ground moves, and can sometimes come apart, taking things and people with it. And even if the buildings are built to withstand an earthquake, eventually it will destroy those buildings too.

The ground cannot come apart. There can be landslides or spreads, maybe even the occasional sinkhole, but the ground isn't just going to open up. Landslides are typically caused because buildings, landscaping, farming, etc have destabilized the slope. Landslides can also take buildings with it, yes. But once again, no building=nothing destroyed. I'm sure you have the occasional person who is killed/injured by a falling tree during an earthquake but generally, it is the buildings or infrastructure failing that causes loss of life or injury. If you are standing in the middle of an open field, and there is an earthquake, the ground will move, you might fall down, but it is extremely unlikely you will die.

But hey if you would like to add earthquakes as a reason for your disaster/2012 belief, have fun.

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

These disasters are starting to happen too close to one another. I hope "2012" isn't something that might actually happen.

I'm positive that 2012 is going to happen, unless we decide to skip the year and go straight to 2013 like how some buildings don't have a 13th floor. I'm more freaked out over 2011; the year I turn 30 (OMFG!).

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DolphinChicaDDD

The ground cannot come apart. There can be landslides or spreads, maybe even the occasional sinkhole, but the ground isn't just going to open up. Landslides are typically caused because buildings, landscaping, farming, etc have destabilized the slope. Landslides can also take buildings with it, yes. But once again, no building=nothing destroyed. I'm sure you have the occasional person who is killed/injured by a falling tree during an earthquake but generally, it is the buildings or infrastructure failing that causes loss of life or injury. If you are standing in the middle of an open field, and there is an earthquake, the ground will move, you might fall down, but it is extremely unlikely you will die.

But hey if you would like to add earthquakes as a reason for your disaster/2012 belief, have fun.

When I said "come apart" I meant just that, meaning "not together" not stable, and taking things with it. I didn't say or mean "open up" as in crack open and everything falls in. Also, I was speaking realistically. We don't live in a world without buildings. I'm sure if you got a book of natural disasters, earthquakes would be listed. So, I still believe an earthquake is a disaster. If it last long enough, no matter how strong the stucture, it's going to fall.

I don't have a "disaster 2012 belief". I honestly don't know when the world will end. However, when it does, I don't believe it will be by our own planet.

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I'm positive that 2012 is going to happen, unless we decide to skip the year and go straight to 2013 like how some buildings don't have a 13th floor. I'm more freaked out over 2011; the year I turn 30 (OMFG!).

lol
And why did you have to add 2013? That's the year I turn 30.

[33girl]

The only way 2012 could happen would be if all countries/religions were on the same calendar. They are not.

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Everyone is ok!! A little frightened and some damage but nobody hurt!

Yeaaa! I'm so happy for your family, DS!

[DaemonSeid]

Another Strikes Chile.... 8.8 quake

[FHwku]

i don't see how any predictions about 2012 are very relevant.

if it's the end of us, we'll all be dead anyway. and if it's just another year, some other year will become the next big thing.

the only use to believing in a predetermined end is to live like you're gonna die. which should be happening anyway. if you're focused on the destination you're gonna miss the whole point.

"the journey is the thing." - homer