Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On
There was a BIG earthquake on the Big Island today.
All is well here in Volcano. Power, phone/DSL and satelite were never interupted.
It was centered on the other side of the island. There were a series of quakes. The biggest was 6.6....Wow!...and many, many after shocks.
We sure felt it here. A few big jolts and a rolling that made me feel sea sick. The water tank did a fancy dance and everything rattled. The birds stopped singing and the pets looked confused. Everything in our sturdy little house stayed tight.
News of what's going on over on the West side is still coming in. The local news stations were out of service for a few hours. They are back up now. Airports are taking incoming flights. No outgoing flights yet.
Power is coming back on in West Hawaii and Oahu. Many of the resort hotels were damaged. The Kona hospital evacuated due to structural damage.
The good news....no tsunami expected.
Fun precursor for all those triatheletes preparing for next weekend's Ironman.
Again, all is well here in Volcano.
More later...
posted by Robin @ 10/15/2006 08:52:00 AM
2 Comments:
Sounds like California came to Hawaii in a BIG way!
Brant and I had to check in on our old neighbors, so glad to hear that you weren't affected by the big California-style shaker. Of course the media always makes it look like the whole island is under rubble... Take care, know that we were thinking of you. By the way, I love the blog. I tried starting my own inspired by you... but it seems I need to move 1400 miles away from my work, and maybe get a babysitter to have time... Take care. Hilary and Brant Newman (Tess and Chase say hi!)
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