Guest guest Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 I'll definitely be praying to Mother Shakti for these poor people. As if they're not scared enough as it is, this has to happen. Thankfully it's been about two months rather than just a few days or weeks since the Tsunamis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Residents flee after major earthquake strikes off Indonesia By Michael Casey ASSOCIATED PRESS 9:49 a.m. March 28, 2005 BANDA ACEH, Indonesia – A major earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island late Monday, and officials warned that a tsunami could strike the area. Residents of Banda Aceh fled their homes in panic. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor, described by one of the agency's geologists as an aftershock of the devastating Dec. 26 quake, measured a magnitude of 8.2. In Banda Aceh, the Sumatran city that was hit hardest by December's tsunami, the quake cut electricity and thousands poured into the streets, most getting into vehicles to flee low-lying areas. The quake lasted for about two minutes – far longer than most of the daily aftershocks that have rocked Aceh since Dec. 26. "People are still traumatized, still scared, they are running for higher ground," said Feri, a 24-year-old recovery volunteer who goes by one name. The quake was felt as far away as Malaysia, about 300 miles from the epicenter, sending panicked residents fleeing their apartments and hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Penang after authorities activated fire alarms. Officials issued a tsunami warning for residents of southern Thai provinces, three months after a tsunami devastated parts of Indonesia and other countries in the region. The quake occurred at 11:09 p.m. local time (11:09 a.m. EST) at a depth of nearly 19 miles, the USGS in Golden, Colo., said. The quake was centered 125 west-northwest of Sibolga, Sumatra, and 150 miles southwest of Medan, Sumatra, the agency said. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake registered 8.5. Tremors were felt throughout peninsular Malaysia's west coast, causing thousands of residents to flee high-rise apartment buildings and hotels. There were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage. "I was getting ready for bed, and suddenly, the room started shaking," said Kuala Lumpur resident Jessie Chong. "I thought I was hallucinating at first, but then I heard my neighbors screaming and running out." The USGS said in a statement that the quake occurred on a segment of the same fault line that triggered the magnitude-9 earthquake on Dec. 26, the world's biggest in 40 years. Dale Grant of U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was magnitude 8.2 and was in the aftershock zone of the Dec. 26 quake. "It is along the same segment of fault," he said. "We do expect aftershocks. An 8.2 is very large, but it's not unusual as an aftershock." He stressed they have no reports at this time of any tsunami. The Dec. 26 quake triggered the huge tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean at the speed of a passenger jet killed more than 174,000 people and left another 106,000 missing. More than 1.5 million people were left homeless in 11 countries.. Tremors form the quake could be felt in the Thai capital Bangkok for several minutes beginning at about 11:20 p.m. Chalermchai Aekkantrong, deputy director of Thailand's meteorological department, told a radio station Monday that officials were asking people near the coast to evacuate, although there were no immediate reports of a tsunami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 We felt the tremors too here in Malaysia. It was past midnight and Im just about to retire to bed when I felt the strong tremors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Wow, that's huge. Is there damage? - NMadasamy Monday, March 28, 2005 6:21 PM Re: 8.2 earthquake strikes Indonesia We felt the tremors too here in Malaysia. It was past midnight and Im just about to retire to bed when I felt the strong tremors. Sponsor Children International Would you give Hope to a Child in need? · Click Here to meet a Girl And Give Her Hope · Click Here to meet a Boy And Change His Life Learn More Links / b.. c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 As of this morning, 2000 people are feared to be dead. Yesterday afternoon the confirmed total was 200. The damage looks to be pretty bad in the photos I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 eve__69 wrote: Wow, that's huge. Is there damage? NO damage at all but left us shaken I guess. Yes! the tremors can be felt in thailand and even the down south island of Singapore. I stayed at the 24th floor, just imagine the whole apartment shakes and its at 30min past midnight. Imagine those in Indonesia where the actual place is. They are just recovering from one natural disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Imagine those in Indonesia where the actual place is. They are just recovering from one natural disaster. ----Yes, very powerful things happening. May things settle on a better level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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