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[loosus]

OVERALL EDIT:

It has been updated to an 8.8: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35615455/ns/world_news-americas/

Hawaii under a tsunami warning (the highest advisory): http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35616401/ns/us_news/

Earlier, a 7.0 had hit Okinawa.

A little while ago, a 6.3 hit part of Argentina.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

nobody make a joke, dammit

 

[tabsina]

shit.. i hope my relatives are okay (they live in concepcion), they aren't on skype atm

 

[OnPoint]

I hope the damage is as minimal as possible. You are in my thoughts, Chile.

 

[Corran Horn]

Crazy

 

[Ventrue]

EDIT: Sorry.

 

[loosus]

I don't mean to be a complainer but does anyone else find the BREAKING NEWS thing a bit annoying? It's hardly going to be breaking news in 12 hours, or 4 days, when this thread might still be going.

Who gives a shit.

 

[OnPoint]

I don't mean to be a complainer but does anyone else find the BREAKING NEWS thing a bit annoying? It's hardly going to be breaking news in 12 hours, or 4 days, when this thread might still be going.

Mods can edit then.

Calm down, it's breaking news now.

 

[~Kinggi~]

Didnt they just have a news story about a 7.0 quake near Okinawa? Whats with all the earthquakes?

 

[RBH]

Fucking horrible.

I don't mean to be a complainer but does anyone else find the 'breaking news' thing a bit annoying? It's hardly going to be breaking news in 12 hours, or 4 days, when this thread might still be going. It's been going around a while and it just sorta bugs me.

This is seriously the first thing that popped into your head?

Who gives a shit.

.

 

[Ballistik]

8.3?! Damn!

 

[loosus]

Wow, another one: 7.0 earthquake off Okinawa

 

[mf.luder]

I don't mean to be a complainer but does anyone else find the 'breaking news' thing a bit annoying? It's hardly going to be breaking news in 12 hours, or 4 days, when this thread might still be going. It's been going around a while and it just sorta bugs me.

I find you annoying. Extremely.

 

[RustyNails]

Holy shit. 8.3 on richter scale is fucking huge and absolutely catastrophic. Shit, I hope I'm wrong..

I don't mean to be a complainer but does anyone else find the 'breaking news' thing a bit annoying? It's hardly going to be breaking news in 12 hours, or 4 days, when this thread might still be going. It's been going around a while and it just sorta bugs me.

Get the fuck out.

 

[DY_nasty]

Damn. I hope the situation plays out better than Haiti...

I don't mean to be a complainer but

Really?

 

[bounchfx]

really? no link?
only 'big' thing on msnbc is olympics, and of course that's more important.

edit: ah I see it now. the red bar up top. how...easily missed.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

how much damage?

 

[Bad_Boy]

8.3?? double you tee eff!!

 

[DY_nasty]

really? no link?

No link on it yet, but it is on a massive bulletin on the msnbc.com mainpage.

I guess shit must still be rockin...

 

[Choppasmith]

Here's a link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8540289.stm

Sounds nasty. Tsunami warnings in effect. Hopefully everyone makes it out okay

 

[paperheart]

My goodness.

 

[Ventrue]

Woah, guys, as a human being I feel sad about what must be happening down there but it's hardly like my post in this thread makes a difference. I'm sorry if I upset anyone. I admit I didn't realise how significant an earthquake 8.3 represented.

 

[DY_nasty]

Here's a link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8540289.stm

Holy shit. 8.5

And a tsunami warning for Peru and Ecuador!?

damn

 

[loosus]

If you live in Chile, Peru, or Ecuador, you need to be prepared.

 

[criesofthepast]

I hope things are okay. I have a friend in Chile but she's about 1700km north of Concepción. Any tsunami warnings?

Fuck there are tsunami warnings. Dear god.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Goddammit.

My condolences to any people lost. Chilean Gaffers, please report STAT.

 

[hellclerk]

Jesus. I know someone in Arica, but they're a significant way off from Concepcion, so He should be alright unless the tsunamis are too bad. I hope there isn't too much damage...

 

[RoboPlato]

Shit. The Concepcion area is known for some big quakes. My thoughts go out to everyone there.

 

[Salmonax]

Holy shit. 8.5

And a tsunami warning for Peru and Ecuador!?

damn

Man, the only thing worse than a tsunami would be one that hit in the middle of the night.

 

[JaseMath]

Oh man...I hope for the best.

 

[Rur0ni]

Sup with all this quake shit?

 

[ULTROS!]

Damn.

 

[El Sloth]

Holy Hell 8.3! Jesus! I have family in Chile, but I don't know how near they are to Concepcion. Shit, I can't get in contact with them right now, hope they're okay.

Are there any reports on damage yet?

And wasn't there a quake off the coast of Japan recently? What the fuck is going on?

 

[Brinbe]

Oh, that's not good at all. =(

 

[cubanb]

I don't mean to be a complainer but does anyone else find the BREAKING NEWS thing a bit annoying? It's hardly going to be breaking news in 12 hours, or 4 days, when this thread might still be going.

Get a life dude.


An 8.3 earthquake is huge news and the first thing that comes to mind is the use of the term breaking in a title?


What is your problem?


Hope all is well in Chile. What are their earthquake building standards like?

 

[DY_nasty]

Man, the only thing worse than a tsunami would be one that hit in the middle of the night.

Yeah, thats gotta be one of the scariest earthly things imaginable...

 

[Dresden]

Fuck, right on the heels of Haiti.

 

[avatar299]

Jesus. I know someone in Arica, but they're a significant way off from Concepcion, so He should be alright unless the tsunamis are too bad. I hope there isn't too much damage...

Is there a joke Im missing?

 

[Kagari]

Sup with all this quake shit?

Earth is angry.

 

[Jet Grind Radio!]

Wow. This has been a crazy last few months when it comes to earthquakes. Holy hell.

 

[Big Chungus]

My mom is trying to reach my relatives since they are located near Concepcion...no luck so far....

 

[Teknoman]

Either there have been more earthquakes than normal lately, or im just paying more attention to them in the media. I mean I think Haiti is still having aftershocks.

 

[Pandaman]

hmm. my land lords are in south America on vacation, they're basing in Venezuela but traveling around the continent.

 

[El Sloth]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/27/AR2010022700202.html

Looks like Santiago got hit with blackouts. Shit I hope that's all, that where the majority of my relatives live.

 

[Dresden]

Either there have been more earthquakes than normal lately, or im just paying more attention to them in the media.

More extremely big ones, for sure.

I'm terrified that something like this will happen in California. Half my family lives in LA.

 

[Snuggles]

...my thoughts go out to these people.
If only they could be as fortunate as I am, living here in the US without having to worry about these fucking natural disasters. I can't imagine living like that.

 

[Ballistik]

My mom is trying to reach my relatives since they are located near Concepcion...no luck so far....

That must be the worst feeling in the world.. :/

 

[Darklord]

8.5...lets hope this isn't another Haiti.

How long until the tsunami would likely happen in Peru or Ecuador(if it happens)?

 

[Maximilian E.]

Get a life dude.


An 8.3 earthquake is huge news and the first thing that comes to mind is the use of the term breaking in a title?


What is your problem?


Hope all is well in Chile. What are their earthquake building standards like?

Unfortunately, Chile has the record for the strongest ever recorderd, 9.5.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-biggest-earthquake-ever-recorded.htm


Espero que mi familia en Santiago esten bien..

 

[loosus]

Crap edit.