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MyNameIsNobody · 12-26-2006, 06:59 AM

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- A powerful quake struck off southwestern Taiwan on Tuesday, triggering a potentially destructive tsunami that was headed toward the Philippines on the second anniversary of the deadly waves that killed thousands in south Asia.

The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of between 6.7 and 7.2, was felt throughout Taiwan. It swayed buildings and knocked objects off the shelves in the capital, Taipei.

No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

Japan's Meteorological Bureau said a 3-foot-high tsunami was expected to hit Basco in the Philippines.

"There is a possibility of a destructive local tsunami," the bureau said. "However at some coasts, particularly those near the epicenter, higher tsunami may arrive."

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami, based on historical earthquake and tsunami data, but that they would not know for about an hour what the threat might be to Taiwan or the Philippines.

Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said the quake measured magnitude 6.7; the U.S. Geological Survey estimated it at 7.1; and the Japanese bureau put it at magnitude 7.2.

Temblors of magnitude 7 or higher are generally classified as major earthquakes, capable of widespread, heavy damage.

The Central Weather Bureau said a 6.4 magnitude aftershock struck a nearby area about nine minutes later.

The initial tremor was centered at sea about 13 miles southwest of Hengchun on the southern tip of Taiwan, the bureau said. Hengchun is about 260 miles south of Taipei.

A magnitude 9.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia on Dec. 26, 2004 caused a tsunami that killed at least 230,000 people in 11 countries. Those waves reached as high as 33 feet.

Unlike wind-driven surface waves, tsunamis are caused by seismic activity such as undersea earthquakes, landslides or volcanoes.

That means tsunamis are deep, reaching all the way to the seafloor, so that when they reach land they are forced upward into sometimes towering walls of water that can inundate coastal communities.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapc....ap/index.html

Pete-KT · 12-26-2006, 07:03 AM

Jeez not again, hopefully no damage is caused

DWB · 12-26-2006, 10:04 AM

No. A quake in Taiwan. The Tsunami would have went to the Philippines but there was not one. Lucky for the flips.

TG Rebecca · 12-26-2006, 10:15 AM

wow, i hope everyone remains safe and that damage is little to none.

SmokeyTheBear · 12-26-2006, 10:19 AM

the quake was in taiwan so it wouldnt be headed for it.. and they are already saying no tsunami was triggered

LittleSassy · 12-26-2006, 12:21 PM

waiting for some updates...thank god no tsunami here yet

everestcash · 12-26-2006, 01:23 PM

oh, horrible (
hope no people will get killed this time

Fizzgig · 12-26-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleSassy

waiting for some updates...thank god no tsunami here yet

Not another one!

maxcarter101 · 12-26-2006, 08:49 PM

Well actually that was a bomb the US detonated last time. That wasn't no natural disaster!

eddie-executive · 12-26-2006, 09:24 PM

I know im very drowsy on meds for my tooth but am i missing something here?

"Japan's Meteorological Bureau said a 3-foot-high tsunami was expected to hit Basco in the Philippines."

3 foot high? I'm 6'3 i'm not scared i go against bigger waves in my tub

aico · 12-26-2006, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie-executive

I know im very drowsy on meds for my tooth but am i missing something here?

"Japan's Meteorological Bureau said a 3-foot-high tsunami was expected to hit Basco in the Philippines."

3 foot high? I'm 6'3 i'm not scared i go against bigger waves in my tub

I'm taller than my car, yet I wouldn't want to get hit by it...

crockett · 12-26-2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie-executive

I know im very drowsy on meds for my tooth but am i missing something here?

"Japan's Meteorological Bureau said a 3-foot-high tsunami was expected to hit Basco in the Philippines."

3 foot high? I'm 6'3 i'm not scared i go against bigger waves in my tub

In regards to hight.. that's not the big issue.. It's the length of the wave (meaning how much water is behind it) that really matters. Three ft tall could easily add up to 15 feet or more as the water comes in on top of it's self.

reynold · 12-26-2006, 11:54 PM

LOoks like CNN screwed up again..

Adultnet · 12-26-2006, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reynold

LOoks like CNN screwed up again..

lets hope so...

12-26-2006, 06:59 AM	#1
MyNameIsNobody Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Swedän Posts: 2,947	Tsunami heading for Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- A powerful quake struck off southwestern Taiwan on Tuesday, triggering a potentially destructive tsunami that was headed toward the Philippines on the second anniversary of the deadly waves that killed thousands in south Asia. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of between 6.7 and 7.2, was felt throughout Taiwan. It swayed buildings and knocked objects off the shelves in the capital, Taipei. No damage or injuries were immediately reported. Japan's Meteorological Bureau said a 3-foot-high tsunami was expected to hit Basco in the Philippines. "There is a possibility of a destructive local tsunami," the bureau said. "However at some coasts, particularly those near the epicenter, higher tsunami may arrive." The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami, based on historical earthquake and tsunami data, but that they would not know for about an hour what the threat might be to Taiwan or the Philippines. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said the quake measured magnitude 6.7; the U.S. Geological Survey estimated it at 7.1; and the Japanese bureau put it at magnitude 7.2. Temblors of magnitude 7 or higher are generally classified as major earthquakes, capable of widespread, heavy damage. The Central Weather Bureau said a 6.4 magnitude aftershock struck a nearby area about nine minutes later. The initial tremor was centered at sea about 13 miles southwest of Hengchun on the southern tip of Taiwan, the bureau said. Hengchun is about 260 miles south of Taipei. A magnitude 9.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia on Dec. 26, 2004 caused a tsunami that killed at least 230,000 people in 11 countries. Those waves reached as high as 33 feet. Unlike wind-driven surface waves, tsunamis are caused by seismic activity such as undersea earthquakes, landslides or volcanoes. That means tsunamis are deep, reaching all the way to the seafloor, so that when they reach land they are forced upward into sometimes towering walls of water that can inundate coastal communities. http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapc....ap/index.html __________________ MyNameIsNobody - ICQ: 279-601-583

12-26-2006, 10:15 AM	#4
TG Rebecca Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,450	wow, i hope everyone remains safe and that damage is little to none. __________________ ICQ: 263-993 \| AIM: TG Rep Rebecca Email: [email protected]

12-26-2006, 10:19 AM	#5
SmokeyTheBear ►SouthOfHeaven Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PlanetEarth MyBoardRank: GerbilMaster My-Penis-Size: extralarge MyWeapon: Computer Posts: 28,609	the quake was in taiwan so it wouldnt be headed for it.. and they are already saying no tsunami was triggered __________________ hatisblack at yahoo.com

12-26-2006, 12:21 PM	#6
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12-26-2006, 01:23 PM	#7
everestcash Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,194	oh, horrible ( hope no people will get killed this time __________________ Got solo girls/teen traffic? Promote our exclusive solo girl sites and boost your income!

12-26-2006, 07:03 AM	#2
Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Jeez not again, hopefully no damage is caused

12-26-2006, 10:04 AM	#3
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	No. A quake in Taiwan. The Tsunami would have went to the Philippines but there was not one. Lucky for the flips.

12-26-2006, 08:49 PM	#9
maxcarter101 So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 666	Well actually that was a bomb the US detonated last time. That wasn't no natural disaster!

12-26-2006, 09:24 PM	#10
eddie-executive Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,061	I know im very drowsy on meds for my tooth but am i missing something here? "Japan's Meteorological Bureau said a 3-foot-high tsunami was expected to hit Basco in the Philippines." 3 foot high? I'm 6'3 i'm not scared i go against bigger waves in my tub __________________ Jealousy... is a mental cancer. ~B.C. Forbes

12-26-2006, 11:54 PM	#13
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	LOoks like CNN screwed up again..