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Old 11-04-2012, 02:38   #1
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Earthquake and Possible Tsunami(s)
Hope this doesn't turn into another catastrophe but just in case any sailors in the areas affected by this mornings earthquake haven't heard yet-take heed in Indian ocean coastal areas because a very large quake has been reported in Sumatra just a short time ago.

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Massive Indonesia quake triggers tsunami alert - Yahoo! News UK
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Re: Earthquake and Possible Tsunami(s)
http://ptwc.weather.gov/



http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/?region...012.04.11.1054

http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/?region...012.04.11.1014

http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/?region...012.04.11.0945

http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/?region...012.04.11.0845
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Word so far minimal wave because plates moved sideways not up like in 2004.
Second aftershock 1 hr ago at 8.2 on the scale
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From what i read they are now saying yes a tsunami has been generated http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/text.ph...012.04.11.1151
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Reports of 10 cm in thailand to 50 cm in Indonesia
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How is it going for you, Doodles?
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