Monday, March 21, 2011

2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami

2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami


On March 11th, 2011, at 2:47 p.m. local Japan time, a frightening temblor struck Japan, the biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years, measured 9.0 on the Richter scale, according to the U.S. Geological Service. This great quake triggered a tsunami and left millions without food, water, power and shelter. The U.S. Geological Service officials have chosen the name "2011 Tōhoku Earthquake" for this monster quake. Tōhoku is a region located in the northern part of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. Tōhoku takes up the largest part shaken by the quake, approximately a 250-mile-long rupture area.
My heart goes out to you, Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun. I made a video clip to dedicate to Japan and to express many thanks to friends and volunteers across the globe for lending a helping hand to aid the devastating Japan. To watch this video clip, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze7cUY4Q-_0&feature=channel_video_title

Here's another version of the dedication video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RE7rPpKK8o&feature=channel_video_title

Let’s pray for Japan. Let’s send love and kindness to Japan by making your monetary donations. When giving, please beware of donation scams. Make your donation through those reputable charities/non-profit organizations, such as any of the followings:
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Richter Magnitudes & Descriptions:

Less than 2.0 = Micro earthquakes, cannot be felt.
2.0-3.9 = Minor earthquakes, can be felt, but rarely cause damage.
4.0-4.9 = Light earthquakes, can shake indoor objects and cause some damage, but not significant.
5.0-5.9 = Moderate earthquakes, can cause considerable damage to poorly constructed homes & buildings, and minor damage to well-constructed ones.
6.0-6.9 = Strong earthquakes, can cause serious damage in areas up to 100 miles (160 kilometers).
7.0-7.9 = Major earthquakes, can cause serious damage in areas over 100 miles.
8.0-8.9 = Great earthquakes, can cause devastating damage in areas several hundred kilometers across.
9.0-9.9 = Great earthquakes, can cause devastating damage in areas several thousand kilometers across.
10.0+ = Massive earthquakes, can cause devastation to our planet! It has never been recorded. Let's pray it never will occur.

The Biggest Recorded Earthquake on Earth:
Where: Chile, named "The Great Chilean Earthquake (aka the 1960 Valdivia Earthquake)"
When: May 22nd, 1960
Time: @ 2:11 p.m. local Chile time
Magnitude: 9.5

(Info are based on U.S. Geological Survey documents) 

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Dr. Charles Francis Richter

The Richter Magnitude Scale was created by an American seismologist and physicist, Charles Francis Richter [04/26/1900-09/30/1985] of the California Institute of Technology. The scale was developed in 1935 as a mathematical device to compare the size of earthquakes.

Did you know that major or even great earthquakes can occur beneath the oceans that may not even be felt by humans?


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