Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Originally posted by: shenaniganz
There is a volcano in a western island of Africa that could send huge waves across the Atlantic to the eastern seaboard if it blew its top. Its also like 3500 miles. Once these waves get going it appears like theres not much stopping them until they reach land.
It's the Cumbre Vieja on La Palma. The problem isn't that it's going to blow it's top, it's that the western half of the volcano is unstable and hanging on by a thread. An eruption or earthquake could cause it to let go and slide into the sea. That would cause a "mega-tsunami" which is to a regular tsunami like a bomb is to a firecracker. The areas of Sri Lanka, India and Indonesia that just got pounded were hit with waves in the 5-10 foot range that ran a couple of hundred yards inland. When Cumbre Vieja collapses it's going to produce waves over 200 feet tall that might travel miles inland. It'll truly be like a scene from a cheesy Irwin Allen disaster movie. And it's not a question of if it's going to happen, it's just a matter of when.
Originally posted by: umbra
I'm surprised the U.S. is only sending 35 million. while that is allot to us it's being split between all the countries affected and will likely only amount to a 1 or 2 $ per person likely less. this could be the U.S.'s chance to show the world we really aren't deuches and help people in need like those who were affected by this tsunami. They need help there and I helped organize a relief goods drive in my area you guys should all do the same
Originally posted by: MadPeriot
Originally posted by: saxguy
Originally posted by: zugzoog
I am not going to criticise the US, Australia's, or the EU's contributions until the major Islamic countries also cough up some dough. Considering that Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country on Earth and that there are Muslim populations on the Malay Penisula and in Sri Lanka AND that Muslim countries have DUTY to assist other Muslim countries, the response from the major Muslim countries has been deplorable.
As far as I know Kuwait has pledged US$1 million and Pakistan is sending tents and medical supplies. Turkey is sending Earthquake experts. Apart from that Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt have only offered condolences.
That is my little rant. If anyone has any updated information that corrects me, please reply to the topic, I would love to be proven wrong.
you have got to be kidding me. this is a worldwide disaster and you rant about religion?
I can careless about what or how much each country donated to the disaster, but how much did YOU donate to provide aid to the disaster is more of an importance. The world is lot smaller now religion, race, politics, is not even worth mentioning anymore.
Originally posted by: rickn
Originally posted by: saxguy
Originally posted by: zugzoog
I am not going to criticise the US, Australia's, or the EU's contributions until the major Islamic countries also cough up some dough. Considering that Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country on Earth and that there are Muslim populations on the Malay Penisula and in Sri Lanka AND that Muslim countries have DUTY to assist other Muslim countries, the response from the major Muslim countries has been deplorable.
As far as I know Kuwait has pledged US$1 million and Pakistan is sending tents and medical supplies. Turkey is sending Earthquake experts. Apart from that Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt have only offered condolences.
That is my little rant. If anyone has any updated information that corrects me, please reply to the topic, I would love to be proven wrong.
you have got to be kidding me. this is a worldwide disaster and you rant about religion?
Don't listen to that guy making assinine assumptions and bringing religion into it. Saudi Arabia last I heard has so far pledged $3 or 4 million in aid
Originally posted by: zugzoog
Originally posted by: rickn
Originally posted by: saxguy
Originally posted by: zugzoog
I am not going to criticise the US, Australia's, or the EU's contributions until the major Islamic countries also cough up some dough. Considering that Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country on Earth and that there are Muslim populations on the Malay Penisula and in Sri Lanka AND that Muslim countries have DUTY to assist other Muslim countries, the response from the major Muslim countries has been deplorable.
As far as I know Kuwait has pledged US$1 million and Pakistan is sending tents and medical supplies. Turkey is sending Earthquake experts. Apart from that Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt have only offered condolences.
That is my little rant. If anyone has any updated information that corrects me, please reply to the topic, I would love to be proven wrong.
you have got to be kidding me. this is a worldwide disaster and you rant about religion?
Don't listen to that guy making assinine assumptions and bringing religion into it. Saudi Arabia last I heard has so far pledged $3 or 4 million in aid
Saudia Arabia currently at $10 million Linky. I am happy now.
Indonesia Needs Help, Death Toll Expected To Exceed 400,000
Thu Dec 30 2004 12:52:01 ET
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The death toll in Acheh, the region worst hit by last Sunday's tsunami, may exceed 400,000 as many affected areas could still not be reached for search and rescue operations, Indonesia's Ambassador to Malaysia Drs H. Rusdihardjo said Thursday.
He said the estimate was based on air surveillance by Indonesian authorities who found no signs of life in places like Meulaboh, Pulau Simeulue and Tapak Tuan while several islands off the west coast of Sumatera had "disappeared".
He said the latest death toll of more than 40,000 in Acheh and northern Sumatera did not take into account the figures from the other areas, especially in the west of the region.
"Aerial surveillance found the town of Meulaboh completely destroyed with only one buiding standing. The building, which belonged to the military, happens to be on a hill," he told reporters after receiving RM1 million in aid for Indonesia's Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund here Thursday.
Rusdihardjo said there were about 150,000 residents in Meulaboh, which was located 150km from the epicentre of the earthquake while Pulau Simeuleu had a population of 76,000.
Ambassador Rusdihardjo said a combination of earthquake and tsunami had left 80 to 100 per cent of infrastructure in Acheh province, such as hospitals, health centres, transport and communication networks and homes, destroyed.
"Looking at the scale of destruction, it's difficult to say when the search and rescue operations can be mounted in all affected areas," he said.
He said rescue efforts were hampered by transportation difficulties and lack of fuel.
Rusdihardjo said that at this time international help, especially in the form of medicines, clean water, food and clothing, were desperately needed by Indonesia to aid survivors in Acheh.
"Now we are worried about the outbreak of diseases such as cholera, the work of disposing corpses and the absence of clean water following the contamination of water sources," he said.
It would take years before the situation returned to normal, he said, adding that the Indonesian government was not able to estimate losses caused by the tragedy as yet.
He expressed his gratitude to Malaysia's help although the country itself was hit with 66 lives lost so far and property to the tune of millions of ringgit destroyed.
"We are deeply touched," he said.
Rusdihardjo said Indonesia was also seeking Malaysia's cooperation to mount search and rescue operations from its shores because of the close proximity of the two countries.
-- BERNAMA
Developing...
Originally posted by: Maxil223
they now say 80,000+ and its kinda cool tho how the wave was travelling at 600mph. I feel terrible for those people tho. But its now grosser for us, considering there are over 60,000 dead decaying bodies that got pulled back into the ocean.
Originally posted by: zugzoog
Originally posted by: rickn
Originally posted by: saxguy
Originally posted by: zugzoog
I am not going to criticise the US, Australia's, or the EU's contributions until the major Islamic countries also cough up some dough. Considering that Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country on Earth and that there are Muslim populations on the Malay Penisula and in Sri Lanka AND that Muslim countries have DUTY to assist other Muslim countries, the response from the major Muslim countries has been deplorable.
As far as I know Kuwait has pledged US$1 million and Pakistan is sending tents and medical supplies. Turkey is sending Earthquake experts. Apart from that Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt have only offered condolences.
That is my little rant. If anyone has any updated information that corrects me, please reply to the topic, I would love to be proven wrong.
you have got to be kidding me. this is a worldwide disaster and you rant about religion?
Don't listen to that guy making assinine assumptions and bringing religion into it. Saudi Arabia last I heard has so far pledged $3 or 4 million in aid
Saudia Arabia currently at $10 million Linky. I am happy now.
Originally posted by: Snapster
Originally posted by: zugzoog
Originally posted by: rickn
Originally posted by: saxguy
Originally posted by: zugzoog
I am not going to criticise the US, Australia's, or the EU's contributions until the major Islamic countries also cough up some dough. Considering that Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country on Earth and that there are Muslim populations on the Malay Penisula and in Sri Lanka AND that Muslim countries have DUTY to assist other Muslim countries, the response from the major Muslim countries has been deplorable.
As far as I know Kuwait has pledged US$1 million and Pakistan is sending tents and medical supplies. Turkey is sending Earthquake experts. Apart from that Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt have only offered condolences.
That is my little rant. If anyone has any updated information that corrects me, please reply to the topic, I would love to be proven wrong.
you have got to be kidding me. this is a worldwide disaster and you rant about religion?
Don't listen to that guy making assinine assumptions and bringing religion into it. Saudi Arabia last I heard has so far pledged $3 or 4 million in aid
Saudia Arabia currently at $10 million Linky. I am happy now.
Some more figures:
KEY AID PLEDGES
World Bank $250m
UK $96m
EU $44m
US: $35m
Canada: $33m
Japan: $30m
Australia: $27m
France: $20.4m
Denmark: $15.6m
Saudi Arabia: $10m
Norway: $6.6m
Taiwan: $5.1m
Finland: $3.4m
Kuwait: $2.1m
Netherlands: $2.6m
UAE: $2m
Ireland $1.3m
Singapore: $1.2m
source
After the pathetic initial £15m from the British government, the British public had a whip round and managed to raise £20m overnight, the red faced government upped their contribution!
*Edit* in what seems a low figure from the US I believe they are doing more than most logistics wise with troops, air transporters etc to get the aid actually spread in the region, which you can't really measure in money. Props to everyone who is helping.
Originally posted by: dr150
World's Deadliest Disasters Chart
Wow. bangladesh disaster claimed 300,000 lives!
Originally posted by: Tates
Originally posted by: dr150
World's Deadliest Disasters Chart
Wow. bangladesh disaster claimed 300,000 lives!
Niether of those links work for me.
Try this one: World's Deadliest Disasters
If that Drudge Report Story holds true, it will shoot to the top of the list :brokenheart: