I'm sure as most of you heard, Japan has just been hit by the worst set of disasters. Let me break down everything for you guys:
1) An 8.9 magnitude earthquake!
2) A huge tsunami struck right after the devastating earthquake, demolishing in it's path.
3) A volcano, that's been dormant for 100's of years erupted recently, again causing flight delays, cancellations and a lot more problems.
4) Nuclear reactors that have been damaged by the earthquake and the tsunami are now malfunctioning, causing nuclear emission to slip out. This harms humans within it's radius, and the reactor that everyone is worried about is just about 100 kilometres from Tokyo.
Japan is one the many places that are in the Ring Of Fire.
The places that are in the ring of fire are the most prone to earthquakes and tsunamis because that's where the tectonic plates are the most active. To read about the tectonic plates, click here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_tectonics
A very simple definition of the tectonic plates: whenever the tectonic plates hit or rub against each other, it creates a huge amount of friction, and that causes earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Japan is right over some of the most active tectonic plates, so naturally the population in Japan are very alert, their the most advanced with the whole 'Earthquake' thing. Everyone in Japan are taught what to do if an Earthquake occurs. But this earthquake was so sudden, and so powerful, it razed Tokyo before people could really do anything about it, and just when everyone thought the worst was over, the earthquake actually caused a tsunami, that swept away what was left of Tokyo. There was a lot of damage, many lives lost and people left homeless. Now, the most recent news is that a volcano erupted right next to Tokyo, emitting so much ash the sky is nearly pitch black. That causes not only human health related problems, but also delayed and cancelled flights. So many problems in Japan in such a short time, it's been crazy for them! But countries are doing whatever they can to help, the U.S, Russia, India, etc. have been sending in rescue teams to Tokyo, assisting the Japanese in anyway that they can.
Remember to pray for these people. It really makes you think how small your problems really are. I mean, I was complaining Friday that my toaster wasn't working and how I never had a good breakfast, and then I turn on the news channel and I see the state Japan is in. That really make me think how small my really are, so remember to always count your blessings and pray for all those affected by these set of tragedies!
Thanks guys!
1) An 8.9 magnitude earthquake!
2) A huge tsunami struck right after the devastating earthquake, demolishing in it's path.
3) A volcano, that's been dormant for 100's of years erupted recently, again causing flight delays, cancellations and a lot more problems.
4) Nuclear reactors that have been damaged by the earthquake and the tsunami are now malfunctioning, causing nuclear emission to slip out. This harms humans within it's radius, and the reactor that everyone is worried about is just about 100 kilometres from Tokyo.
Japan is one the many places that are in the Ring Of Fire.
The places that are in the ring of fire are the most prone to earthquakes and tsunamis because that's where the tectonic plates are the most active. To read about the tectonic plates, click here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_tectonics
A very simple definition of the tectonic plates: whenever the tectonic plates hit or rub against each other, it creates a huge amount of friction, and that causes earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Japan is right over some of the most active tectonic plates, so naturally the population in Japan are very alert, their the most advanced with the whole 'Earthquake' thing. Everyone in Japan are taught what to do if an Earthquake occurs. But this earthquake was so sudden, and so powerful, it razed Tokyo before people could really do anything about it, and just when everyone thought the worst was over, the earthquake actually caused a tsunami, that swept away what was left of Tokyo. There was a lot of damage, many lives lost and people left homeless. Now, the most recent news is that a volcano erupted right next to Tokyo, emitting so much ash the sky is nearly pitch black. That causes not only human health related problems, but also delayed and cancelled flights. So many problems in Japan in such a short time, it's been crazy for them! But countries are doing whatever they can to help, the U.S, Russia, India, etc. have been sending in rescue teams to Tokyo, assisting the Japanese in anyway that they can.
Remember to pray for these people. It really makes you think how small your problems really are. I mean, I was complaining Friday that my toaster wasn't working and how I never had a good breakfast, and then I turn on the news channel and I see the state Japan is in. That really make me think how small my really are, so remember to always count your blessings and pray for all those affected by these set of tragedies!
Thanks guys!
