Another Asian Earthquake

If this sounds familiar it should. Everyone remembers the earthquake that hit that area on Dec.26, 2004, that caused a tsunami in which more than 230,000 people died. That quake measured 9.0.

Although this quake is much smaller it also has created a tsunami. Reports say the wavewas about six feet high, compared to the wave of 2004 which was 30 feet high. Even a wave of six feet in height can cause tremendous damage to the coastline.

Any buildings and people in the vicinity would be at great risk. To get a good idea of the destruction involved check out an Asian picture tsunami. There are a number of sites on the web that shows pictures of the tsunami disaster in Asia .

Earthquakes of this magnitude on land would cause considerable widespread damage. When the quake occurs in the ocean most of the deaths and property damage is a result of a tidal wave (tsunami).

Five hours after the quake on July 17, there were reports of more than 20 deaths and a number of buildings destroyed, again as the result of a tsunami.

The death toll could have been much higher, but a tsunami warning was issued, this gave people a little time to get to higher ground. Also, people have been on guard continuously since 2004.

Looking at pictures of the tsunami disaster in Asia , one can see why. Since earthquakes are occurring on a regular basis in California , it is only reasonable to assume that it's only a matter of time before a big one hits off the coast,creating a tsunami with possibly disastrous results.

So people please check out some Asian picture tsunam is, because viewing pictures of the tsunami disaster in Asia just might give you the incentive to find out what you have to do to prepare for such an event. Also, dealing with the aftermath depends solely on how well prepared you are, think about it.