Japan Earthquake
As some of you know Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a 4-metre tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.
In various locations along Japan's coast, TV footage showed severe flooding, with dozens of cars, boats and even buildings being carried along by waters. A large ship swept away by the tsunami rammed directly into a breakwater in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture, according to footage on public broadcaster NHK.
Officials were trying to assess possible damage from the quake but had no immediate details.
The quake that struck 2:46 p.m. local time was followed by a series of aftershocks, including a 7.4-magnitude one about 30 minutes later. The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the strength of the first quake to a magnitude 8.8.
The meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for the entire Pacific coast of Japan. National broadcaster NHK was warning those near the coast to get to safer ground.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and the U.S. state of Hawaii.
The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, about 125 kilometres off the eastern coast, the agency said. The area is 380 kilometres northeast of Tokyo.
In downtown Tokyo, large buildings shook violently and workers poured into the street for safety. TV footage showed a large building on fire and bellowing smoke in the Odaiba district of Tokyo.
In central Tokyo, trains were stopped and passengers walked along the tracks to platforms.
Footage on NHK from their Sendai office showed employees stumbling around and books and papers crashing from desks.
Several quakes had hit the same region in recent days, including a 7.3 magnitude one on Wednesday.
Thirty minutes after the quake, tall buildings were still swaying in Tokyo and mobile phone networks were not working. Japan's Coast Guard has set up task force and officials are standing by for emergency contingencies, Coast Guard official Yosuke Oi said.
“I'm afraid we'll soon find out about damages, since the quake was so strong,” he said
source
Live Streams:
NHKWORLD
WWI TV
Al Jazeera Eng.
TBS USTREAM (Japanese)
BBC UK
Jib-tv
CNN Live
If you have other stream links do tell please.
ETA:
Google has open a person finder app
Link
Shelters:
Here is a list of all the relief shelters. (Japanese)
*Warning of Sorts*
I know we all want to give our help to Japan and its people, but unfortunately there's people who take advantage of this to make money, so please when looking for an organization to donate to, first research. During Hurricane Katrina some people created phony organizations that were supposed to help the people in New Orleans, but instead were a scam. Unfortunately, the risk of this happening again during this disaster are high, so please be very careful, and research first.
All the organizations in these↓ lists are nonprofit, and well known, so you can rest assured that your money will definitely reach Japan, in this time of need.
ETA:
If you would like to make a donation towards Earthquake relief
- Text redcross to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
- For people in Canada Donate online @ redcross.can
- Network For Goodhas set up a Help Survivors of Japan Quake & Tsunami fund that will forward donations to
any charities on its compiled list.
- The American National Red Cross has set up this fund: Help Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
- help_japan is raising funds through fandom auctions. [not an organization]
If you have any information about organizations looking for donations for the people of Japan, let us know, as well.
ETA:
According to Val, someone she knows emailed Gackt, and she received a reply from him telling her that he is OK. And he just blogged, asking everyone to be prepared for the aftershocks, so we can all rest assured that he is indeed ok.
Chacha as well as YOU blogged so they too are fine.
Ju-ken blogged so he is OK, too.
Chirolyn has made an update
We have a lot of comm members in Japan, so I hope everyone is all right! Please be safe, everyone!
Let's hope that everyone in Japan, Gackt, JOB, and our members included are safe.
As well as all the countries that are under Tsunami warning.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To all our members in Japan, and the affected areas:
If you read this, and are able to answer, even if it is just a small comment, please let us know you are OK!
And to the members who might have info about the members, or even about your own family members, living in Japan, or the affected areas:
Please let us know if you have been in contact with them, and if they are safe.
And also let us know how we might be of help.
In various locations along Japan's coast, TV footage showed severe flooding, with dozens of cars, boats and even buildings being carried along by waters. A large ship swept away by the tsunami rammed directly into a breakwater in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture, according to footage on public broadcaster NHK.
Officials were trying to assess possible damage from the quake but had no immediate details.
The quake that struck 2:46 p.m. local time was followed by a series of aftershocks, including a 7.4-magnitude one about 30 minutes later. The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the strength of the first quake to a magnitude 8.8.
The meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for the entire Pacific coast of Japan. National broadcaster NHK was warning those near the coast to get to safer ground.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and the U.S. state of Hawaii.
The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, about 125 kilometres off the eastern coast, the agency said. The area is 380 kilometres northeast of Tokyo.
In downtown Tokyo, large buildings shook violently and workers poured into the street for safety. TV footage showed a large building on fire and bellowing smoke in the Odaiba district of Tokyo.
In central Tokyo, trains were stopped and passengers walked along the tracks to platforms.
Footage on NHK from their Sendai office showed employees stumbling around and books and papers crashing from desks.
Several quakes had hit the same region in recent days, including a 7.3 magnitude one on Wednesday.
Thirty minutes after the quake, tall buildings were still swaying in Tokyo and mobile phone networks were not working. Japan's Coast Guard has set up task force and officials are standing by for emergency contingencies, Coast Guard official Yosuke Oi said.
“I'm afraid we'll soon find out about damages, since the quake was so strong,” he said
source
Live Streams:
NHKWORLD
WWI TV
Al Jazeera Eng.
TBS USTREAM (Japanese)
BBC UK
Jib-tv
CNN Live
If you have other stream links do tell please.
ETA:
Google has open a person finder app
Link
Shelters:
Here is a list of all the relief shelters. (Japanese)
*Warning of Sorts*
I know we all want to give our help to Japan and its people, but unfortunately there's people who take advantage of this to make money, so please when looking for an organization to donate to, first research. During Hurricane Katrina some people created phony organizations that were supposed to help the people in New Orleans, but instead were a scam. Unfortunately, the risk of this happening again during this disaster are high, so please be very careful, and research first.
All the organizations in these↓ lists are nonprofit, and well known, so you can rest assured that your money will definitely reach Japan, in this time of need.
ETA:
If you would like to make a donation towards Earthquake relief
- Text redcross to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
- For people in Canada Donate online @ redcross.can
- Network For Goodhas set up a Help Survivors of Japan Quake & Tsunami fund that will forward donations to
any charities on its compiled list.
- The American National Red Cross has set up this fund: Help Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
- help_japan is raising funds through fandom auctions. [not an organization]
If you have any information about organizations looking for donations for the people of Japan, let us know, as well.
ETA:
According to Val, someone she knows emailed Gackt, and she received a reply from him telling her that he is OK. And he just blogged, asking everyone to be prepared for the aftershocks, so we can all rest assured that he is indeed ok.
Chacha as well as YOU blogged so they too are fine.
Ju-ken blogged so he is OK, too.
Chirolyn has made an update
We have a lot of comm members in Japan, so I hope everyone is all right! Please be safe, everyone!
Let's hope that everyone in Japan, Gackt, JOB, and our members included are safe.
As well as all the countries that are under Tsunami warning.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To all our members in Japan, and the affected areas:
If you read this, and are able to answer, even if it is just a small comment, please let us know you are OK!
And to the members who might have info about the members, or even about your own family members, living in Japan, or the affected areas:
Please let us know if you have been in contact with them, and if they are safe.
And also let us know how we might be of help.