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Hokkaido quake

 
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Tonester



Joined: 24 Mar 2004
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Location: Ojiya, Niigata Pref

PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:31 pm    Post subject: Hokkaido quake Reply with quote

As a recent earthquake victim myself I sympathise with the people in Hokkaido and I hope that everyone who lives in Hokkaido is Ok.
Please be sure to post here and tell us all that you're all Ok. I hope that you all can get back on track soon.

Glenski, I know you live in Hokkaido. I hope you didn't get affected too much.
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Nismo



Joined: 27 Jul 2004
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

7.1 and no known casualties or damage yet. Japanese is getting geologically rocked (pun intended). I hope Hokkaido residents are OK.
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Glenski



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We were awakened at 3:30 to a mild shaking here in Sapporo. My wife got up and took down mirrors and other breakables, while I watched over our son. It only registered 3 here, so it wasn't more than a bother and nuisance. My son didn't even wake up until I was tapping on the computer a couple of hours later!

Considering that this morning's news seemed business as usual, I would have to say that the Kushiro area didn't really get much damage. Will have to see later.
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Tonester



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad to hear that you're Ok, Glenski. It must have given you a fright!!
Yesterday there was an aftershock here which registered 3 and it did make me jump considering the fact that I experienced the initial tremor which made me fear for my life.

That is why I feel for those people who were in the epicenter in the Hokkaido quake.
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denise



Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ANOTHER quake?!?!? I'm glad you're OK, Glenski.

Will it never end???

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Nismo



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

denise wrote:
Will it never end???


Unfortunately, no. There will only be periods of inactivity, some long and some brief. The question should be, "Will Japan ever REALLY be prepared?" At this point, I would question government regulations covering structural integrity checks. There should be a larger effort of public awareness about earthquake safety.
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Glenski



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fright? No. Been here long enough. My wife and I woke up, waited for the BIG moment, then went back to bed when it was over.
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azarashi sushi



Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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Location: Shinjuku

PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The schools I'm currently visiting have stepped up their evacuation drills. Since Niigata, there's been weekly hinan kunren ...

Although I'm used to it, it's still a funny sight when mid-way through the lesson all the kids jump under their tables!
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GreenDestiny



Joined: 27 Nov 2004
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I hope all are okay in Hokkaido. Question

All the best,
GreenDestiny
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G-money



Joined: 23 Jul 2004
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I felt the quake all the way from Aomori City.
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