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Topic started on 26-5-2006 @ 07:40 PM by asala
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A earth quake measuring 6.2 has hit the region of YOGYAKARTA in Indonesia,
Reports from a hospital nurse states that 5 people have been killed and possible 50 are being treated,
UPDATE: Thousands reported killed
 We have at least five people dead, but it could be more," Wahab, a nurse at Muhammmadiyah hospital, told Reuters by telephone. He said there were
dozens more injured. Earlier another hospital official told a radio station that 50 people had been admitted for treatment.
this area itself is a place where many tourists visit, and also is the foot of Mount Merapi
www.alertnet.org...
I have made this thread as to be able to update on this situation,
I really hope this volcano does not decided to go, and im hoping the death toll also does not go any higher,
Below link shows where the quake is,
img87.imageshack.us...
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reply posted on 26-5-2006 @ 08:13 PM by asala
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Im hearing now that there are 15 dead and hundreds injured! 
Ill update with link soon,
The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck at 5:54 a.m. and was centered about 15 miles southwest of Jogyakarta.
Local police said electricity and communications across the city were knocked out.
Shortly before the quake, the nearby Mount Merapi volcano sent out a cloud of hot gas and ash. It was not immediately clear if the volcanic activity
and the earthquake were linked.
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reply posted on 26-5-2006 @ 08:33 PM by Hellmutt
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Reports of "tidal waves" at the south coast of Java.
 Channelnewsasia.com: Strong earthquake hits Central Java,
several killed, hundreds injured
Temblors were felt in various cities in Central and East Java, including on the northern coast of Central Java and as far as Kediri to the east. An
official on duty at the Panti Rapih general hospital in Yogyakarta said that "hundreds of people are being admitted and they continue to come."
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hundreds of houses partially or entirely collapsed in the Bantul and Kulonprogo districts south and southwest of Yogyakarta. "The report is that the
earthquake was on the coastline, also followed by tidal waves," Yogyakarta province police chief Bambang Hari Sampurnojati told the ElShinta radio.
He could not give further details on the reported waves. Please visit the link provided for the complete story.
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reply posted on 26-5-2006 @ 08:41 PM by TheHorseChestnut
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Usually,a magnitude 6 quake is not large enough to trigger a tsunami.
If it did it would be probably only detectable by buoys and tsunami sensors.
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reply posted on 26-5-2006 @ 10:29 PM by Hellmutt
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reply posted on 26-5-2006 @ 11:15 PM by Hellmutt
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Wow, the death toll is increasing fast! Now they say more than 100 have been killed! 
BBC: Dozens killed in Indonesia quake
More than 100 people have been killed and scores injured by a strong earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Java, hospitals say. Please visit the link provided for the complete story.
edit to add:
Channelnewsasia.com: At least 115 killed, many injured after strong
quake rocks Java
Visit either of these two news articles for latest number. The death toll increases every time I click on them.
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reply posted on 26-5-2006 @ 11:23 PM by Hellmutt
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Now they say at least 161 dead
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 12:00 AM by pavil
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External Source
The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck at 5:54 a.m. and was centered about 15 miles southwest of Jogyakarta.
Local police said electricity and communications across the city were knocked out.
Shortly before the quake, the nearby Mount Merapi volcano sent out a cloud of hot gas and ash. It was not immediately clear if the volcanic activity
and the earthquake were linked
I know it could just be coincidence but if I were anywhere near that volcano, I would get the heck out of Dodge!!!!!!!
Just sounds like bad news is going to follow. First volcano awakens, then a decent size earthquake in the region. What's next.
How close was the epicenter from the Volcano?
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 12:11 AM by worldwatcher
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AP is reported over Two Hundred Dead now
Strong Earthquake Kills 211 in Indonesia
there was also a 4.8 aftershock
earthquake.usgs.gov...
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 01:15 AM by Hawaii_boy
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I think anyone killed by an earthquake is weak because how can you die from an earthquake unless you wanted to die so I say that they all wanted to
die.
I feel bad that this earthquake happened so peacefull there.
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 01:21 AM by owner
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I find the above post from Hawaii boy offensive and hurtful to individuals who have been killed or injured as a result of an earthquake or for that
matter any natural disaster.
I personally think you're ignorant and should probably read up on the subject.
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 01:23 AM by Hawaii_boy
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 Originally posted by owner
I find the above post from Hawaii boy offensive and hurtful to individuals who have been killed or injured as a result of an earthquake or for that
matter any natural disaster.
I personally think you're ignorant and should probably read up on the subject.  Well I was not offensive or downsizing anyone.
All im saying is how can anyone die from an earthquake.
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 02:07 AM by WyrdeOne
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I think anyone killed by an earthquake is weak because how can you die from an earthquake
That's some thinkin' alright (no, but actually it's nonsense).  Earthquakes kill people two ways (for the most part), falling debris and
ruptured gas lines. If you're standing out in the open, and an earthquake strikes, you'll be fine unless you're unlucky enough to have a crack
open up under your feet.
unless you wanted to die so I say that they all wanted to die.
Nonsense. What on earth would make you want to say a thing like that? Furthermore, what would make you actually say a thing like that? I
have some theories, but I don't think you'll like them...
I feel bad that this earthquake happened so peacefull there.
It's not peaceful, are we talking about the same place? They've got tidal waves, earthquakes, and volcanoes, not to mention typhoons and cyclones.
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 02:14 AM by Hawaii_boy
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Let them all rest in peace for the ones who go to heaven.
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 02:24 AM by NoNik
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Originally posted by Hawaii_boy
I think anyone killed by an earthquake is weak because how can you die from an earthquake unless you wanted to die so I say that they all wanted to
die.
You reeeaaaalllly need to open up a couple of geology books. Have you never seen ANYTHING of the devestation an earthquake can do? For
instance, is this picture of an earthquake aftermath or the aftermath of a bomb?
www.hq.usace.army.mil...
NN
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 02:31 AM by CX
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Originally posted by Hawaii_boy
I think anyone killed by an earthquake is weak because how can you die from an earthquake unless you wanted to die so I say that they all wanted to
die.
I feel bad that this earthquake happened so peacefull there.
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I can't believe you posted that! Considering "Deny Ignorance" is one of the most commonly used phrases on this site, i do find my finger hovering
over my ignore button right now!.
News agencies now stating that over a thousand are dead and the death toll is rapidly rising.
today.reuters.co.uk...
CX.
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 02:56 AM by Hellmutt
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 05:09 AM by laiguana
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news.yahoo.com...
The death toll is over 2,500 now
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 05:30 AM by infinite
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2,200 people dead.
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reply posted on 27-5-2006 @ 05:36 AM by asala
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Im Shocked! i cant believe the death toll has gone so high
My jaw nearly dropped when i woke up and seen the news this morning,
I just heard that here in the UK we are sending out help,
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