Japan rocked with 8.9 earthquake.

**RICHARD** · 03-11-2011, 01:14 AM

Lordy, lordy!

Japan was just hit with an 8.9 earthquake that was followed by a 13 foot tsuami.

Prayers to them.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385...fic/?gt1=43001

**Karen** · 03-11-2011, 03:20 AM

Japan and all the Pacific Rim nations, and our own Hawaii, which is now under tsunami warning, will be in our prayers. Stay safe as you can, everyone!

**carole** · 03-11-2011, 04:02 AM

This is terrible to hear this news, after what we have been through ourselves here in NZ, our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in Japan,my sister's niece is in Japan, but luckily on one of the islands, but the Tsunami is a worry, also for here in NZ, but i think we should be ok.

The recovery down under is something that will take a long time,so we know what this effect will be on these poor people in Japan,we can only hope for the best outcome possible for everyone, this was even bigger than the one in Christchurch, and our damage was so bad,i can only imagine what it is going to be like in Japan.

**ChrisH** · 03-11-2011, 05:16 AM

Dreadful.

Prayers for all those it has affected and for those in danger.

**pomtzu** · 03-11-2011, 06:02 AM

The entire west coast of the U.S. is now under a tsunami warning, and Hawaii could be hit around 8 a.m. Eastern time. That only an hour from now.

Prayers for all.........

**chocolatepuppy** · 03-11-2011, 07:01 AM

Many prayers to all affected.

**Taz_Zoee** · 03-11-2011, 11:20 AM

I guess our coast lines felt it a little bit here. I saw some footage in Santa Cruz where a couple boats came loose and were crashing into docks and other boats.

Many thoughts to every one involved.

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 03-11-2011, 12:26 PM

They say this is the 5th hardest earthquake in the world ever since they have been recording them.

Prayers on the way for all !!!

One of their nuclear reactors is having problems. The have no power to cool it down and now pressure is building up inside it. The US has offered portable generators to help pump water to it to try and get it cooled down.

**gini** · 03-11-2011, 12:49 PM

The videos are hideous to watch - so much damage so quickly.

Japan has my prayers. We must not forget New Zealand or Haiti or Chile - those countries have still not recovered.

**slick** · 03-11-2011, 01:12 PM

I've heard that if it hits our northern West coast, the waves will only be about 2 ft which is nothing.

Have been praying all morning...

Last I heard 1,000 dead...

**phesina** · 03-11-2011, 01:26 PM

Prayers for all affected by this. Horrible.

**pomtzu** · 03-11-2011, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces

One of their nuclear reactors is having problems. The have no power to cool it down and now pressure is building up inside it. The US has offered portable generators to help pump water to it to try and get it cooled down.

Reports coming in are conflicting. One says the situation is under control, and then another says it's not, and saying there could be a leak. Just pray that it doesn't melt down.....

The videos showing on CNN all day are horrific! So much damage ~~~ so many lives lost already. And they don't even have any idea how many are trapped and buried in collapsed buildings, or how many have been washed out to sea.

Those poor people. They need all our prayers, and so much more.

**Karen** · 03-11-2011, 03:19 PM

The latest report I have heard says it is still something they are struggling with, trying to cool the reactor down. That they have evacuated 3,000 people, even with the earthquake damage and tsunami damage, means they are taking this very seriously.

Our thought and prayers continue to go out to the people of Japan, as Carol knows, the aftershocks that continue can be just as bad, and psychologically even worse, and the unpredictable waves are just adding to their stress. We hope many people were able to evacuate to higher ground, and that many of the "missing" are someplace safe. Such a tragic day.

But if you hear about the USS Reagan, know we have one person on board at least - that's the ship my nephew is on, he's a nuclear engineer deep in the belly of the ship, but he's there. I heard on the news a couple hours ago that the Reagan, and the two ships accompanying it, should reach japan in 24 hours.

**Cincy'sMom** · 03-11-2011, 04:41 PM

We have a small sales office in Japan, and heard from them today that they are all okay and not directly effected. Another friend, I met in Hawaii this winter is teaching in Japan and she is also okay, though nervous about the after schocks they have been dealing with all day. Thoughts and prayers for everyone there and around the world who have been effected by this.