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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Japan on the Verge of a Nuclear Disaster
No doubt you've heard about the tragedy that's befallen Japan, unless you were busy watching Jersey Shore or Teen Mom 2(admit it, you were). If you haven't heard, Japan was hit with a 8.8 magnitude earthquake early this morning with 7.0 magnitude aftershocks causing 15-30ft waves that crashed into the shores of Japan. Because of this, people are evacuating the coasts and some are even still waiting to be rescued. The tsunami's waves caused a nuclear power plant's power to be knocked out, but the back up generators didn't work, so now the plant is unable to cool its self and people in the surrounding areas are being evacuated from there as well.
But the waves aren't isolated to just Japan. There have been reports of the tsunami's waves traveling at about 500mph towards Hawaii and the western coast of the United States. It's pretty frightening to think about waves moving as fast as a jetliner. People living in low-elevation areas are advised to evacuate until the waves have died down.
I feel it's appropriate to also note that the Red Cross is gathering funds for relief. You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to the relief effort. The amount is automatically added to your phone bill. If you can donate, do it. If you can't, spread awareness.
I just hope that you all keep Japan and its people in your thoughts and prayers.
But the waves aren't isolated to just Japan. There have been reports of the tsunami's waves traveling at about 500mph towards Hawaii and the western coast of the United States. It's pretty frightening to think about waves moving as fast as a jetliner. People living in low-elevation areas are advised to evacuate until the waves have died down.
I feel it's appropriate to also note that the Red Cross is gathering funds for relief. You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to the relief effort. The amount is automatically added to your phone bill. If you can donate, do it. If you can't, spread awareness.
I just hope that you all keep Japan and its people in your thoughts and prayers.
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