Originally Posted by junction

Sleazy, let's take a realistic approach to this.

How long would a warning take to go from the top of the chain of command down in a third world country?

Even if the warning could have been made within a few minutes, how would the people of these third world countries have gotten to safety in a timely manner?

Let me now apologize for having my own opinion. I'll just call myself an idiot so you don't have to.