Poesia [ ] T Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 :huh::eek::huh::eek: A massive earthquake of 8.3 magnitude has struck central Chile. The epicentre was 91km (56 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and 317km south-west of the capital, Santiago. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck at 0634 GMT at a depth of about 59.4km. There is no information yet on any casualties. The US government said a tsunami warning had been issued for Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Buildings in Santiago were reported to have shaken for between 10 and 30 seconds, with the loss of electricity in some parts of the capital. Telephone lines and internet connections appear to have been damaged. The USGS said: "An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicentre within minutes and more distant coastlines within hours." Chile suffered the biggest earthquake of the 20th century when a 9.5 magnitude quake struck the city of Valdivia in 1960, killing 1,655 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twonpoo Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... when? just now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Damn... that's huge. There was just a big one off the coast of Japan (Okinawa). It's the Pacific Rim I bet Cali's next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poesia [ ] T Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Anyone want to be a miiionaire overnight make some shit like this text Chile to 88999 and be charged 10 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... there one of okinawa last night as well oh well i'm late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom8811 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... and there you have it, the world is going to consume itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Yeah the Japan one wasn't small either, think it was around 7.3. But 8.3 is fucking HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... the world is coming to an end poesia, you can have my ps3 if u survive and i perish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... T;7174593']Anyone want to be a miiionaire overnight make some shit like this text Chile to 88999 and be charged 10 dollars That's not right, man. Seems as though the earth is releasing some major pressure recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poesia [ ] T Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Send it on Twitter it goes Viral Come on casek i thought u would be in on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... That's not right, man. Seems as though the earth is releasing some major pressure recently. Casek is on the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ink face Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... makes me somewhat nervous to live near 3 major fault lines with what's been going on lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... i better check the west coast out before its in colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... The death toll won't be as high as Haiti despite this quake being 32 times stronger. Doesn't look as densely populated. But if a tsunami hits that's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... The death toll won't be as high as Haiti despite this quake being 32 times stronger. Doesn't look as densely populated. But if a tsunami hits that's a different story. That's good. What's the population density? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poesia [ ] T Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... They just said shit got upgraded to an 8.8 Boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo-f Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Tsunami would already have hit, not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twonpoo Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... where are u hearing this from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Medicine Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... 8.8 is what i read too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATER. Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... waiting for my room to shake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... OH SHIT SON!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinTimberlake Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... T;7174584'] Chile suffered the biggest earthquake of the 20th century when a 9.5 magnitude quake struck the city of Valdivia in 1960, killing 1,655 people. god damn, 9.5?! can't even imagine what is like ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Like the fucking earth opening up and swallowing you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... Like the fucking earth opening up and swallowing you Reminds me of this heavy chick that gave me a .......n/m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poesia [ ] T Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... where are u hearing this from? My ancestors are speaking to me, that and i held my ear to earth and listened real close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Medicine Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... listen to the wind..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... T;7174688']My ancestors are speaking to me' date=' that and i held my ear to earth and listened real close[/quote'] Are they asking where the weed eater is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poesia [ ] T Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... listen to the wind..... That too and this To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center Subject: Tsunami Information Statement #2 issued 02/26/2010 at 11:52PM PST A strong earthquake has occurred, but a tsunami IS NOT expected along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, or Alaska coast. NO tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect for these areas. A tsunami has been generated that could potentially impact the U.S. west coast, British Columbia, and Alaska. The West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center is investigating the event to determine the level of danger. More information will be issued as it becomes available. A tsunami has been observed at the following sites: Location Lat. Lon. Time Amplitude ------------------------ ----- ------ ------- ----------- 83min Talcahuano C 36.7S 73.1W 0716UTC 1.15M/3.8FT 45min Valparaiso C 33.0S 71.4W 0706UTC 1.29M/4.2FT Juan Ferdandez C 33.617S 78.83W 0.19M/0.6FT Time - Time of measurement. Amp. - Tsunami amplitudes are measured relative to normal sea level. It is NOT crest-to-trough wave height. Values are given in both meters (M) and feet (FT). At 10:34 PM Pacific Standard Time on February 26, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.6 (REVISED FROM 8.5) occurred near the coast of central Chile . (Refer to the United States Geological Survey for official earthquake parameters.) The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii will issue a tsunami warning for regions near the epicenter. Messages will continue to be issued hourly by the WCATWC until the event status is upgraded to a warning or advisory, or until the center has determined that the event poses no threat to the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska coasts. See the WCATWC web site for basic tsunami information, safety rules, and a tsunami travel time map and table. (NOTE: Travel time maps and tables indicate forecasted times only, not that a wave dangerous to the U.S. and Canadian coasts was generated.) Link to Standard Information Statement Link to Public Information Statement Link to XML/CAP Message Link to Printable Message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Re: Chile 8.3 Earthquake................... 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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