Geophysicist: Tsunami Is Rapidly Approaching Hawaii
Posted by Jim Hoft on Saturday, February 27, 2010, 12:10 PM
(NOAA.gov)
A noted geophysicist told reporters this morning that the tsunami is approaching Hawaii quickly.
AP reported:
A geophysicist at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii says the tsunami was approaching Hawaii a bit faster than originally predicted.
Victor Sardina says data coming in from buoys and tide gauges across the Pacific indicated the tsunami should arrive in Hawaii at 11:05 a.m. (4:05 p.m. EST), instead of 11:19 a.m.
He predicts the tsunami would be a series of big waves, rather than a wall of water.
My nephew in the US Coast Guard stationed in Hawaii called home to say they are busy moving ships to the “safe side” of the island in preparation for the tsunami.
KGMB reported:
Coastal residents are urged to evacuate. Follow civil defense instructions.
The first waves will reach Hilo, Hawaii at 11:05 AM
The first waves will reach Kahului, Maui at 11:26 AM
The first waves will reach Honolulu at 11:37 AM
The first waves will reach Nawiliwili, Kauai at 11:42 AM
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Rhoda R commented:
At least there is plenty of warning this time.
bg commented:
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prayers going out to all concerned..
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Andreas K. commented:
Mainly because there’s the technology but also people trained for it, not to mention the civilian neighborhoods that have also been training for something like this in some countries for years (i.e. Japan.)
I know they’re prepared there, but considering it’ll likely hit Tokyo and the woman I love is there, yeah. Even if it’s just going to bounce a bit against the harbor (cause, let’s face it, after that distance it’s not big anymore), I’m still twitching.
Lily Ledbetter commented:
What happens to ships at sea in this type of scenario? Can they weather it?
Joanne commented:
Where I live, I’ve felt a number of tremors in the night for the last month or so, off and on, but there is no seismic activity noted in the area. I figure if I can feel it where I live, in God’s forsaken land, then something must be afoot somewhere else. Well, I hope Hawaii fairs well and just gets a mild wash.
Dell commented:
Good public service info, Jim. Keep it coming!
Lily Ledbetter, yes, they certainly can…with warnings, of course. If they know it’s coming, and when, they can get the bow turned IN to the waves and ride it out quite nicely. I’ve done the same thing with a 13 foot canoe when a five foot wake from a large boat came rolling through. If I had not seen it coming, and it hit broadside, I would have taken a swim.
The ships are better off at sea than in port, that’s why all of the large craft are being scooted out and around to the unaffected side(s) of the islands.
Deborah commented:
My understanding about ships at sea is this: the tsunami will feel like a regular swell because you are in deep water that doesn’t stop the wave. It just rolls along. Once the wave hits a continental ridge, big reef, and/or more shallow water … it has no place to go but up. That’s my little bit of knowledge.
Lily Ledbetter commented:
Makes sense. Thanks Dell and Deborah.
Major Kong commented:
Sorry folks this is going to be way, way off topic. I checked earlier threads on this site and did not see this mentioned. If I missed, my apologies. Given that we’re living under an administration that “wastes no crisis” this seemed too important not to mention:
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/83961-forthcoming-cybersecurity-bill-to-give-president-new-powers-in-cyberattack-emergencies
The aftermath of this horrible human tragedy will provide considerable smoke for congress and Obama to be enshrouded with.
CNN’s very recent series on a cyber-attacks on the United States begs speculation as to the timing of their report and congressional action. I don’t believe in coincidences.
Remember history and how other dictators created chaos to implement draconian changes in society. I’m thinking:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/496432/Reichstag-fire
Thank you for your indulgences about this and again I’m sorry for being so completely off topic.
May God please bless the victims of today’s earthquake and subsequent Tsunamis.
Ruebacca commented:
lets here it for our early warning system.
ogee commented:
Will it hit the Pacific Coast?
KR commented:
ogee,
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/27/west-coast-of-us-canada-in-tsunami-advisory/
Sojourner commented:
Prayers going out to all …thanks for heads up, Major Kong.
jim commented:
Surf’s up!
newton commented:
“What happens to ships at sea in this type of scenario? Can they weather it?”
Just asked my Mariner (merchant marine) hubby. Big ships at sea will barely notice it. It’s a big wave, but at least, they will be on top of it. It’s not the “Perfect Storm” scenario.
Male Silverback commented:
How big is a “big wave”? That is the question.
eaglewingz08 commented:
Prayers are for the injured and the families of those killed. It is so sorry we have such an empty narcissist in chief as Pres. Everything is about him. When he gave his short statement he gave condolences only from him and Michele. He completely left out the American people’s prayers from his statement.
Jo commented:
Take the higher ground, forget about your belongings at this time, your life is more precious.
Robert commented:
Could this be yet another example of
“The Disaster That Wasn’t”?
So far they can’t tell if it’s there yet.
Robert commented:
Looks like a narrow escape, from the jaws of death.
Jack commented:
Or maybe the ‘experts’ just don’t know what they are talking about.
The tsunami from Chile got canceled out by other naturally occurring waves.
Fixed it for you.
donh commented:
That’s gnarly Dude…Grab a board …Surfs UP !
Robert commented:
Good news!
The system worked!
Scared the crap out of everyone over nothing.
We’re in good hands.
newton commented:
There’s still a whole lot of loss of life and massive damage in Chile.
Time for us to help them.
Randy Gonch commented:
This Tsunami warning for Hawaii is much ado about nothing.
Probably the same scientist that came up with the Tsunami warming used to work as a scientist predicting global warming…
(If scientists can’t predict accurately a Tsunami 12 hours in the future how can they predict weather 20,50, 100 years from now.)
This is the “Obama Tsunami” – it came up fast, was quickly overhyped and in the end was nothing at all.
andyG commented:
ships at sea barely notice a tsunami. they only rise up when they get to shallow water. It was far better to get everyone warned and in safe places in case this had been a big wave. the system worked this time. lets hope everyone gets as much warning when a really big one hits
Valerie commented:
The warning system is barely in. It’s good to have a few practice runs before a really big one hits.
The real damage is in Chile
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9E4R4G00&show_article=1
a country that is well-organized and prepared.
It could have been much, much worse. They saved a lot of their own lives.
Auntie Em commented:
Randy Gonch
February 27th, 2010 | 5:07 pm | #29
This is the “Obama Tsunami” – it came up fast, was quickly overhyped and in the end was nothing at all.
““`bravo!!““`
Thanks to all who were praying! Thanks be to God!
Mr. T. commented:
Did the world scientific community elect Erich von Däniken as the final editor and arbiter of all things scientific in the last 20 years?
aprilnovember811 commented:
I HOPE IT HAPPENS WHEN OBAMA GOES TO INDONESIA. I HOPE THERE IS A QUAKE, AND HE’S SWALLOWED UP IN IT! I’D CELEBRATE! HEAR THAT MATTHEWS, AND “PUGSLEY,” SHULTZ?