A fairly minor Earthquake, all things considered, which could have been a lot worse. While it wasn't noticeable up where I live, some of my family members in Pennsylvania could feel it. Personally, I'm … more
A blessing in disguise, I'd say. Luckily for everyone, no permanent damage as of now. Definitely a sign that Washington is shaky... what an irony! In any case, it's a reminder not to take life for granted … more
This is the type we should have. Basically some things fell off the shelves but damage was minimal. Thankfully I have not heard of any fatalities. The nuclear plant was spared. Here in New York I was … more
We felt it all the way up here in Bronx NY. I didn't know what the hell was going on when I saw my cabinets shaking and stuff moving. I have a feeling this is only the beginning. I really hope I'm wrong. … more
Joseph S. Maresca, Ph.D.-- When the earthquake happens beneath the ocean floor, such that the earth's plates shift vertically, the movement from one plate sliding up and another sliding down causes … more
By Dr. Joseph S. Maresca 8.9 Earthquake in Japan and Asian Tsunami Across the Pacific An 8.9 earthquake (Richter scale) hit Honshu, Japan just hours ago. There was tremendous devastation everywhere. … more
The recent earthquake and tsunami reminded me of an ancient Azetc word I learned from a Mexican friend a long time ago called OLLIN. When the earth trembles and the big storm invade, the ancient Aztecs … more
Now that the Japanese Yen has skyrocketed to an all time high against the US$, what are the raminifications for the world at large? Japan is after all the 2nd largest economy in the world for the majority … more
Exactly a week after the 9.0 magnitude and tsunami in northern Japan, I found myself landing in Shanghai, a city which is a mere 2 hours flight from Tokyo. Flights, I was told, are full for those trying … more
Apparently, Japan's emergency warning system detects P-waves that are sent out by tremors, and then alerts people on on their computers before the bigger S-waves arrive. They also do this on every … more
I just saw this video someone took from their apartment. It gives you an amazing and extremely eerie, point of view example of the quake unfolding. Gave me chills the first time I watched … more
This is the earthquake that happened one day before the Japanese 8.9 magnitude somewhere near the border of Burma within the province of Yunnan in China. The death toll is some 25. Both the Chinese and … more
As if an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and a 23 foot tsunami were not enough the people of Japan now have to deal with the potential fallout from a massive explosion that has rocked the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear … more
8.9 Earthquake in Japan and Asian Tsunami
Across the Pacific By: Dr. Joseph S. Maresca
An 8.9 earthquake ( Richter scale) hit Honshu, Japan earlier today … more
I remembered back when I was a child, there was a Japanese tv series titled "The Sinking of Japan" (A movie was later made in 2006, I believe). We love it so much so we were glued to the tv … more
For an earthquake of that magnitude, it hasn't wrecked as much havoc as it could have. The blessing lies in that it hits not the most populated area of Tokyo but Sendai instead. Yes, the tsunami caused … more
148 death tolls been confirmed so far. Reported to be one of the worst in New Zealand in the last 80 years or so. 5 months ago, another 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the same area but no casualty then. … more
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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Aftershock.
January 01, 2011
Disaster movies have always been tagged and made as something other than what they should be, and sometimes more. A) They are sometimes tagged as a spectacle with little respect for the reality behind … more
An earthquake, a tsunami & a volcanic eruption all on the same day in the same country! What's the chance of that happening? Not too high, I'm sure. It indeed happened in Indonesia though. The earthquake … more
Although it had scared the "wits" out of many residents, it is incredible that most people in Christchurch survived this 7.1 magnitude earthquake and almost 1/5 of the homes are now deemed to be unsafe. … more
It is interesting how themes in a movie are used repeatedly. It is however astonishing to find two similar themes appearing one after another, within the span of a few hours, in two very different kinds … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Aftershock.
July 30, 2010
An excellent movie which spans 2 earthquakes (1976 Tangshan earthquake which killed more than 1/4 million people & 2008 Sichuan earthquake which killed almost 70,000, injured over 1/4 million & … more