RSSYou Knew This was Coming … Global Warming Extremists Blame Climate Change for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
The Climate change folks could not even wait a day …
It was only a matter of time before the Global warming, now turned climate change extremists blamed “climate change” for the Japan 8.9 earthquake and tsunami. In the midst of the horror, death, missing persons and need for help from the world community, we are presented with stories like the following, ‘Today’s tsunami: This is what climate change looks like.’ Or worse yet, the political posturing from those on the Lefts brought to light by The Other McCain. There might be a time and place for such conversation if one is of this persuasion, this happens not to be one of them.
So far, today’s tsunami has mainly affected Japan — there are reports of up to 300 dead in the coastal city of Sendai — but future tsunamis could strike the U.S. and virtually any other coastal area of the world with equal or greater force, say scientists. In a little-heeded warning issued at a 2009 conference on the subject, experts outlined a range of mechanisms by which climate change could already be causing more earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity. . . .
Scientists have known for some time that climate change affects not just the atmosphere and the oceans but the earth’s crust, but these effects are not widely understood by the public.
“In the political community people are almost completely unaware of any geological aspects to climate change,” said McGuire.
As Weasel Zippers states, because earthquakes are such a recent phenomenon. The 8.9 Japan earthquake was among one of the most powerful in history; however, they key word here is history. Records go back to the 1900′s, so was cliamte change responsible for those as well? From the American Spectator comes the lunacy of such a statement of tsunamis and climate change.
So…weather’s not climate.
Unless it’s warm weather.
And one year doesn’t mean anything.
Unless it’s a warm year.
Or a dry one. Or wet . Snowy. I guess cold, too.
Then it means a lot. Oooooh baby does it. Mmm hmm.
But tsunamis, well, they don’t mean climate of course. Saying that would make the greens look really nuts. (chuckle)
Maybe the climate change alarmists might want to read, Tsunamis: Facts About Killer Waves. Tsunamis date back to the 1500′s, see where we are going?
Posted March 12, 2011 by Scared Monkeys Earthquake, Global Warming, Japan, Moonbats, Natural Disaster, Tsunami, World, WTF | 6 comments |
8.9 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan … Tsunami Hits Japan (Update: Tsunami Warnings for Hawaii and US West Coast)
A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hit Japan. It is being reported as the largest earthquake ever to hit Japan. Early reports state that 32 people have died. Aftershocks continued to shake Japan in the aftermath. In the video below, you can see the damage done and the wall of water from the tsunami that followed the earthquake. The damage is just devasting. Our prayers go out to the people of Japan. Sadly, the death toll has rose to 50; however, this may go much higher. Much more at the Kyodo News, with numerous pics of the damage.
The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years unleashed walls of water Friday that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like toys.
Local media reported at least 32 deaths, with more casualties feared. And the 8.9-magnitude quake, which struck at 2:46 p.m. local time, prompted the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a tsunami warning for at least 50 countries and territories.
The quake’s epicenter was offshore 373 kilometers (231 miles) away from Tokyo, the United States Geological Survey said.
Live Streaming video via Weasil Zippers.
UPDATE I: It is being reported by the BBC that a 33 foot wall of water hit Japan, the port of Sendai in Miyagi prefecture. A tsunami warning has been made for the Pacific rim, Hawaii and the west caost of the US.
The US West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre said that any tsunami generated by the earthquake off the coast of Japan would hit Hawaii at around 2.45am (12.45pm GMT) and the US West Coast at 7.45am (3.45pm GMT).
Tsunami warnings issued by NOAA
The Tsunami Warning continues in effect for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California to the Oregon-Washington border.
The Tsunami Warning continues in effect for the coastal areas of Alaska from Amchitka Pass, Alaska (125 miles W of Adak) to Attu, Alaska.
The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico border to Point Concepcion, California.
The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington border to Amchitka Pass, Alaska (125 miles W of Adak).
UPDATE II: More amazing and disasterous VIDEOS of the earthquake and tsunami. Many more VIDEO’s can be seen at the WSJ.
Tsunami hits Japan
UPDATE II: Fire broke out at a nuclear power at Tohoku Electricity’s Onagawa plant. More from Fox News, no radiation leak has been reported at the plant; however, the cooling system failed.
The fire is reported to be at Tohoku Electricity’s Onagawa plant. The Japanese government has declared a nuclear power emergency situation, the news agency Jiji said, quoting the Japanese defence ministry .
However, the UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna saidthe four Japanese nuclear power plants closest to the earthquake have been safely shut down. “The four Japanese nuclear power plants closest to the quake have been safely shut down,” the agency said in a statement, adding it was liaising with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on further details of the situation.
UPDATE III: Death Toll rises to 60 in Japan following earthquake and tsunami.
Posted March 11, 2011 by Scared Monkeys Earthquake, Japan, Media, Natural Disaster, Tsunami, World, You Tube - VIDEO | 6 comments |
16 People killed in Flash Flood in Arkansas as Hikers & Campers Swept Away, Dozens Missing
Tragedy strikes Arkansas when flash floods hit the Caddo and Little Missouri rivers that rose by 20 feet overnight. The result was the hikers and campers who were spending the night in tents along the rivers in the isolated Ouachita Mountains were unsuspectingly swept away.
It was reported that 16 people had died in flash floods and dozens are missing in Arkansas after flood waters swept through a camp ground. Sadly, many of the the dead reported are children and there are still as many as 20 people still missing after the flash flood.
About 60 campers were rescued by emergency workers, another two dozen hospitalized, the Associated Press reported, citing authorities. Dozens more are still missing and feared dead.
“About one-thirty, two in the morning, we started hearing children and women screaming and crying,” said Crystel Hofer, who was asleep in her cabin when the water came raging through. “So we went to the door and opened the door and they were trying to come up the hill to where our cabin was to escape the rising water.”
UPDATE I: 17 now dead in Flash Flood and many still missing as search and rescue/recovery begins.
Rescue crews took to kayaks, horseback and ATVs on Saturday to resume the desperate search for about two dozen campers still missing after flash floods swept through a popular campground, killing at least 17 people.
Posted June 11, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Bizarre, Child Welfare, Deceased, Missing Persons, Natural Disaster | 8 comments |
So Barack Obama, Who is the Government of “Unconscionable Ineptitude” … BP Oil Spill Meets Hurricane Katrina
When it comes to the BP oil spill, Barack Hussein Obama is on it … or so he says. What lessons did he learn from the Hurricane Katrina response as he stated in the video below? It would appear none.
Barack Obama brings “Unconscionable Ineptitude” to new heights.
Hear what candidate Barack Hussein Obama had to say about the Bush Administration when the situation was Hurricane Katrina. Obama claimed he would rebuild the levies to withstand a 100 year storm by 2011. Hell Barack, you could not even prevent the 500 year storm and flood that hit Nashville, TN that caused nearly $2 billion worth of damage. As a matter of fact, you never even visited, but you did find time to play golf.
Take a good listen to Obama’s words and his criticisms and compare then to his own action or inaction with the BP oil spill disaster and the pending ecological catastrophe off the Louisiana Gulf Coast. The oil now spreads closer and closer to the Florida white sanding beaches, bur wait President Barack Obama is on it … he is attending a tribute to Paul McCartney.
Welcome to the Obama BP oil spill hostage crisis, Day 44 … the leak may last until Christmas. I bet that will do wonders for the Democrats in the November midterm elections.
Posted June 3, 2010 by Scared Monkeys 2010 Elections, Barack Obama, BP Oil Spill, Corruption, Energy, Hurricane, Hypocrisy, Lost in Smallness, Natural Disaster, Obamanation, Politics, WTF, You Tube - VIDEO | 8 comments |
Severe Flooding in Middle Tennessee, 5 Dead, Nashville Highways Underwater … National Guard Called In for Help
Middle Tennessee is underwater and looks like a disaster zone after Saturday’s severe weather, torrential rain and tornado warnings. Vehicles were trapped on major interstate highways in Nashville, TN like I-40 which was closed. Sections of I-24 were closed as well.
Check out the VIDEO, it is unreal how high the water is … This is an interstate folks.
On Sunday, Dickson, Tenn. Emergency Management Agency said that Interstate 40 was shut down near mile marker 180(Dickson/Fairview exit). A tractor-trailer overturned, the trucker was trapped, but he was rescued.
Interstate 40 East near Tennessee State University was also closed due to flooding. At 8:30 a.m., more than 22,000 Nashville Electric Service customers were without power. Thirty streets or roads were closed in Davidson County Sunday morning.
Check out all the pics from The Tennessean, have to see to believe.
From Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN … all is underwater. (VIDEO)
Numerous individuals that found themselves trapped in their cars on secondary roads. Secondary roads are nearly impassable as any low lying area, area near a river or creek is impassable. Davidson County Road Closures, 9 AM.
The National Weather Service also said 33 of 75 counties in Arkansas are under a tornado warning, and 25 counties in Tennessee are under a tornado watch.
Two people were killed Saturday when floodwaters swept them away as they tried to seek safety on the roof of their SUV about 80 miles northwest of Nashville, Stewart County emergency management spokesman Clint Mathis said.
Three more people were reported dead in counties near Nashville, Tennessee Emergency Management spokesman Jeremy Heidt told CNN.
Between 6 and 10 inches of rain has fallen in 12 hours in the area, causing “extremely dangerous” flooding, the National Weather Service said.
UPDATE I: The Tennessee National Guard has been activated to help with the massive flooding.
Tennessee officials have activated National Guard units and requested Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives to assist in emergency response and assessment amid the state’s widespread flooding.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency had activated the 1176 Transport Company and 212th Engineering Company by 6 a.m. to provide high water vehicles and 79 guardsmen, said spokesman Jeremy Heidt. The units are stationed in Maury, Gibson and Rutherford counties, central locations to quickly reach areas in need of their assistance.
Current Weather Advisories from NOAA for Tennessee.
RED CROSS to the rescue.
Unreal, Check out the VIDEO of building floating in flood waters on I-24 smashing into tracker trailer.
Go to Nashville TV stations for the most current news and closings.
Memphis, TN:
TDOT - Tennessee Department of Transportation.
UPDATE II: The rain continued Sunday and the water in many rivers continues to rise. Some more updates from a blogger who lives in Montgomery County, Tenn., which borders Kentucky northwest of Nashville. More from QandO as well. Some reports have the areas outside of Nashville, TN have received 20 inches of rain.
