Scary evening...tsunami warning

[Jack]

@Colin

@Cranberry

Somebody told me about a huge piece of rock that is on an island off the coast of Africa and when it eventually falls, it could create a tsunami-type wave that would wipe out the US’ eastern seaboard, from Maine to Florida. I forgot the name of it, though.

The rock in question is the remains of a collapsed volcano in the Canary Islands:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/956280.stm

Colin

Oh. That’s it. Thanks.

@the article

Swiss researchers who have modelled the landslide say half a trillion tonnes of rock falling into the water all at once would create a wave 650 metres high (2,130 feet) that would spread out and travel across the Atlantic at high speed.

That doesn’t sound too comforting.

[jsluder]

@Cranberry

@the article

Swiss researchers who have modelled the landslide say half a trillion tonnes of rock falling into the water all at once would create a wave 650 metres high (2,130 feet) that would spread out and travel across the Atlantic at high speed.

That doesn’t sound too comforting.

Jeb to G.W.: “Can I borrow your helicopter? I’ve lost my keys.”

[Flyingcursor]

Maybe they ought to take some big saws out and cut it into smaller pieces.

[Redwolf]

@djm

The tsunami warning went right up to Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. If nothing else, the recent disasters have gotten a lot of people up off their keisters about having the advanced emergency warning networks in place and operating.

djm

It went as far south as the California/Mexico border as well.

On TV last night, someone official was complaining (and I think rightly) that what should have gone out for all areas except for those most likely to be immediately affected (Northern California/Southern Oregon) should have been a “watch” not a “warning.” Typically “watch” means “conditions make this event likely…stay tuned, and be prepared to move” and “warning” means “the event is happening…seek cover NOW.” That’s why my husband panicked and called me…we have enough experience with tornado “watches” and “warnings” from living in the South that he heard “tsunami warning” and interpreted it as “tsunami is coming.”

Redwolf

[Redwolf]

Interesting followup here:

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2005/June/16/local/stories/02local.htm

Redwolf

[Lorenzo]

Lots of thunder at last night’s horse race in So. California. Did anyone catch this on the morning news?

• Shaken announcer gives a stirring call

When Thursday’s earthquake struck, track announcer Vic Stauffer was describing the action in the day’s second race. “We are in the midst of an earthquake,” Stauffer suddenly exclaimed before adding, “By the way, folks, I want you to know that I love you all and horse racing was my first love.”

http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/articles/1644336.html

[Jack]

@Lorenzo

Lots of thunder at last night’s horse race in So. California. Did anyone catch this on the morning news?

• Shaken announcer gives a stirring call

When Thursday’s earthquake struck, track announcer Vic Stauffer was describing the action in the day’s second race. “We are in the midst of an earthquake,” Stauffer suddenly exclaimed before adding, “By the way, folks, I want you to know that I love you all and horse racing was my first love.”

http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/articles/1644336.html

I heard that as a replay.