Aftermath

This weekend has probably been the darkest for Japan since WWII. Since my last report, the death toll has more than tripled and is climbing at a rapid rate. And now is the constant fear of the nuclear reactors going into meltdown and threatening to poison civilians with radiation.

Last night they announced that the earthquake was actually stronger. It was actually a 9.0 compared to initial reports that it was a 8.9 earthquake. Althought it was only .1 of a difference, that is major in terms of an earthquake. And it was also reported that many structures, including the nuclear facilties, were only built to withstand 7.9 earthquakes. So these structures face a far more stronger force than they were capable to withstand.

My source's latest report announced that 1600 people have died from the earthquake, and the numbers are continuing to climb. Officials predict that thousands more are feared dead. And the number of missing and injured continue to climb as well. I believe those numbers are in the thousands as well.

At work on Friday, I watched clips that was taken as soon as the tsunami hit. It was horrifying. I never imagined a force like that came at such a fast speed. And when that happens there is nothing to prepare or stop it. And I was just in aw to see how it could pick up cars, boats and homes with little effort. Incredible.

And then there is the threat of these nuclear reactors. 3 are in a state of emergency, and 2 is in the "meltdown" state. And depending how badly things go, it could result in a new WWII scenario. Already many are being tested to see how much radiation they have been exposed to. And hundreds of thousands are being evacuated from seeing the same fate. I think this is one of the biggest threats right now.

But another threat is the news that a huge earthquake could come in three days. I don't see how it could compete with the 9.0 unless it was even bigger, which makes it deadly. And it also makes me wonder if this one could be "The Big One" that is referred to the earthquake that will affect California in the future. Already we have seen this 9.0 affect the entire pacific, imagine the horror that will happen if a worse one comes along.

The rest of the globe has come together to assist Japan in this desperate need. 49 have offered aid, including the U.S. who seems to be provide constant aid and relief. And civilians around the world are also making an effort by donating to many online sites that give relief to this stricken country. Like I have said in my last post, I see a telethon in the works, which I think is needed. I hope many talented artists and actors come together and create a great event to raise much needed money.

Keep praying for Japan and many other needed countries, because they will need it for some time to come!

-Tyler