Tsunami Tidbits
Here are some interesting things that I’ve read about the Indian Ocean earthquake, the resulting tsunami and it’s effect.
…the worst tsunami in memory has killed around 22,000 people along the Indian Ocean island’s coast, but [Sri Lankan wildlife officials] can’t find any dead animals
Quake May Have Made Earth Wobble
The deadly Asian earthquake may have permanently accelerated the Earth’s rotation — shortening days by a fraction of a second — and caused the planet to wobble on its axis…
Scientists Say Quake Movement Shifted Islands
The massive earthquake that devastated parts of Asia permanently moved the tectonic plates beneath the Indian Ocean as much as 98 feet, slightly shifting islands near Sumatra an unknown distance…
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Dec 30th, 2004 at 18:57:31
Chris If you can wait long enough, I will put on my divig gear and go down and measure the distance. Would you like to with me?
Love Grandpa. A shame Grandma can’t swim.
Dec 30th, 2004 at 22:24:21
Its amazing how much an earthquake can do. The whole earth changes reminds me of the story about the Mississippi River running the opposite direction. (Sorry I dont have all the facts, but those with more free time to dig them up please feel free)
Animals are usually pretty smart and sense danger. Not sure what it is about us humans. Maybe we are too trusting, but we seem to find ourselves in danger more than sensing and getting out of it before its too late.