Concerned about Rach...
The just announced tsunami warning for parts of the South Pacific, including New Zealand, is cause for a bit of concern as our blogging friend Rachel, at Life Being Beautiful, lives on the side of the island that's potentially exposed (at least, as I understand the news reports, which are still sketchy).
The above-linked report says that any tsunami that might have been generated by the 8.0 magnitude deep-sea earthquake that occurred about 1,300 miles northeast of NZ could hit the island within the next hour or so. At this point, I don't believe that an actual tsunami has been identified, but that's a remote part of the world and the sensors are not as numerous as in other places.
Might want to join me in a quick prayer for protection for Rachel and her Kiwi mates, as we hope this proves to be only a pebble in a pond.
[Update: Just caught a news report on CNN that the tsunami warnings have been canceled. Whew!]
Aww, I'm really touched by this!
Apparently, the earthquake hit at 3:26am (NZ time). It was supposedly felt in Auckland - But well, It's a proven fact that I sleep through earthquakes hehe.
There was a wave heading towards Tonga which wasn't that big and dissipated (Thanks to your prayer) and hence why the warning was cancelled.
Me, Just slept like a baby - knowing nothing - Until I got online to read the news and my favourite blogs!
Posted by: Rachel at May 3, 2006 06:59 PMRachel, we're all very relieved that this turned out to be a non-event.
It does make one question the effectiveness of the tsunami warning system if those who come under the warnings have no idea about those warnings.
But, all's well that ends well, I suppose.
Posted by: Eric at May 4, 2006 08:38 AMAbout the publisher
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