New Zealand continues to have very large, very shallow earthquakes. One of the world’s cleanest, most beautiful cities has been devastated twice, with a recent third large quake as Christmas presents were being wrapped. The “Ring of Fire” is very much active, especially in that spot. The last quake was just off the coast, causing damage to onshore buildings. If it were a bit larger, an immediate tsunami might have resulted, giving no time to escape. This is what occurred in Japan. I have personally been to both places, and Christchurch sits in a very vulnerable spot should a tsunami occur.
The resilient citizenry of Christchurch is in fear of just “what’s next.” I am hoping for a quieter New Year for Christchurch and New Zealand in 2012.
Bobby Vassallo http://bobbyvassallo.org
Imagine surviving the biggest earthquake ever in the recorded history of your country. Just when you sigh relief that you have been spared, you begin to assist your family and neighbors, only to see a tsunami coming. With both those disasters somewhat behind you, hear comes a melt-down of your nuclear power system.
JAPAN HAS HAD THE “PERFECT STORM” of disasters. ARE YOU GIVING TO THE RELIEF EFFORT? Bobby Vassallo
http://bobbyvassallo.org
On Tuesday, a 6.3-magnitude quake hit Christchurch, New Zealand. Ninety-eight people are confirmed dead and another 200 are still missing. A day after the quake, 80 percent of the city was still without water and about 40 percent had no power. Emergency teams from around the world are working in Christchurch to find people buried beneath the rubble. COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. http://bit.ly/fQZjqE
How do you feel about the correlation between building code enforcement and body counts? Corruption plays a huge part in countries where brides and kick-backs rule. YOUR THOUGHTS?
San Diego has been watching nearby Mexicali and other strong quakes in Baja, just south of the US border. ARE YOU EXPECTING A BIG ONE IN SAN DIEGO SOON?
With Charities co-habitating to save overhead, and donations at new lows, how will they survive? Which should we support?
YOUR OPINION?
What are your thoughts on how we deal with this overwhelming problem of Earthquakes and Tsunamis?
President Obama announced today that White House officials will travel across the country to find “the most promising nonprofits in America” as the administration decides how to spend a new $50-million fund to help charities expand innovative social projects. WHERE SHOULD HE FOCUS?