TXlib
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:03 PM
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One of my coworkers was in Sri Lanka. |
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She went there to visit family... I hope she is OK.
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:07 PM
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I can't believe there wasn't any warning system in place in Sri Lanka.
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:13 PM
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3. Not a lot of tsunamis in the Pacific - they'll probably put one up |
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:22 PM
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7. Actually, the main impact was in the Indian Ocean. |
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Edited on Mon Dec-27-04 04:23 PM by MnFats
most tsunamis occur in the Pacific. Japan has an extensive warning system. In fact, there is supposed to be a warning system in place for the Indian Oceanbut most of the affected countries are too poor to take part.
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:48 PM
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8. Right, meant western Pacific/Indian Ocean. And expense is |
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the main reason. The warning network mostly follows the "ring of fire" from South America through Japan.
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:09 PM
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2. Have you found any news sites that are naming the US fatalities? |
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My dads in Thailand right now and I keep hearing americans died but they don't name them. Have you seen any sites where they name them?
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:14 PM
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4. Someone mentioned Living Planet having an area. Not sure |
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whether it's an area to facilitate communications or list casualties thought.
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:15 PM
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I can't imagine they'd have the means to get that info out right now. Anyway, I'm sure they're not posting it out of consideration to the family -- not the best way to be informed your loved one is dead.
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Mon Dec-27-04 06:38 PM
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thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this incredible tragedy.
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Mon Dec-27-04 04:16 PM
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6. Hope everyone is ok. This whole situation is a real blow. n/t |
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