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PotatoChip

(3,186 posts)
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 05:53 PM Jun 2014

BREAKING: 8.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaska

LITTLE SITKIN ISLAND, Alaska (WIBW/AP) -- A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Alaska's Aleutian Island chain after a powerful earthquake.

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-8.0 quake was recorded at 12:53 p.m. local time Monday afternoon. It was centered about 13 miles southeast of Little Sitkin Island.

http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/80-Magnitude-Earthquake-Strikes-Alaska-264301281.html

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BREAKING: 8.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaska (Original Post) PotatoChip Jun 2014 OP
Palin pissed off Jesus again. xfundy Jun 2014 #1
Here, data nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #2
8.0 lovuian Jun 2014 #3
Ruh-roh, Rorge KamaAina Jun 2014 #4
Looks like the islands are off the hook this time KamaAina Jun 2014 #7
Good thing! Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #10
How's life there? Helen Borg Jun 2014 #12
Small-townish, really Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #16
Actually, that 1960 earthquake originated in Chile Art_from_Ark Jun 2014 #11
Yikes maddezmom Jun 2014 #5
Way out in the Aleutians Warpy Jun 2014 #6
With those mountains out of the way, Palin can now see France. bigwillq Jun 2014 #8
Palin Must Have Fred Gilmore Jun 2014 #9
Here's hoping everyone is safe...nt joeybee12 Jun 2014 #13
The 7.8 we had here in town during Fran Ulmer's campaign broke one arm. raven mad Jun 2014 #14
I'm Guessing It's Not Close To Sarah Palins' House.... supercats Jun 2014 #15
 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
4. Ruh-roh, Rorge
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 06:16 PM
Jun 2014

It was an Alaskan quake that created the 1960 tsunami that wiped out Hilo, Hawai'i.

I even saw a tree on the northeast-facing shore of O'ahu that grew horizontally for a few inches, then vertically again.

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
7. Looks like the islands are off the hook this time
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 06:38 PM
Jun 2014
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/25849011/no-tsunami-threat-to-hawaii-after-71-magnitude-earthquake-off-alaska

A strong earthquake has shaken a portion of Alaska Monday morning. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1, but was quickly upgraded to 8.0 by the UGSS.

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii, but it has triggered a tsunami warning for part of the Aleutian Island near the epicenter, according to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center.

No tsunami threat exists for other coastal areas in the Pacific, although some other areas may experience small non-destructive sea level changes for several hours, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says.

The earthquake happened around 10:53 a.m. HST and registered at a depth of 71 miles. Officials say the quake was too deep to trigger a widespread tsunami threat.
 

Alex P Notkeaton

(309 posts)
16. Small-townish, really
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 09:29 PM
Jun 2014

About 50,000 people, a bit more than what the Census Bureau will tell you. But it's comfortable, especially coming from San Bernie.

Art_from_Ark

(27,247 posts)
11. Actually, that 1960 earthquake originated in Chile
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 06:49 PM
Jun 2014

At Magnitude 9.5, it still holds the record for being the most powerful earthquake ever recorded.

Warpy

(110,913 posts)
6. Way out in the Aleutians
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 06:30 PM
Jun 2014

and 114 Km deep. It likely didn't do much damage.

What will need to be watched are significant aftershocks.

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
8. With those mountains out of the way, Palin can now see France.
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 06:39 PM
Jun 2014


All kidding aside, hope everyone is ok.

raven mad

(4,940 posts)
14. The 7.8 we had here in town during Fran Ulmer's campaign broke one arm.
Mon Jun 23, 2014, 07:30 PM
Jun 2014

Caused road damage.

We don't build big here - except for Anchorage - and we build for earthquakes. It's not unusual to have 6.0 - 8.0 on the Ring of Fire.

I'd rather live with that than tornadoes and floods. The best place to go for accurate info is the USGS sites or http://www.aeic.alaska.edu/

No cruise/tour ships go there; boats out to sea are usually safe.

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