Tsunami in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico

bbA2 · 12-31-2004

With the tremendously horrific tragedy that has so recently made headlines the dense cogs in my brain started churning at a modest rate and my curiosity, perhaps a bit morbid, has been sparked. Many may not know that tsunamis can be of a widely varying size and duration, some hardly larger than the standard surf on a given beach while others can cause the incomprehensible devastation we have witnessed via the evening news. When I lived in western <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State></st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> many years ago I vaguely remember hearing about a tsunami as a result of an earthquake off the coast of <ST1:p<st1:State w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State></ST1:p but it was very small and caused no significant damage that I can recall. Fortunately disasters of such biblical proportions are seldom and rare.

My question posed to the long timers of the region, have there been any such events impacting the PDC area in recent memory, large or small?

bba2

For the paranoid among us: are there any planned

and btw what will the weather be like when I am there next year, which day should I plan my catamaran trip for and does a pale pasty white guy from the north really need sunscreen, the sun isnt that fierce is it?

Softy57 · 01-02-2005

Bring sunscreen,even if you have olive skin,

& be aware that undersea earthquakes can happen anywhere,any-time.Recently was one in the Caribbean near the western tip of Jamaica,but no tsunamis that I know of.

Be prepared,pray.

After reading the same thread locked down,why is this still here?
I agree with you Karen,but if you want to see tasteless,check out Taquito's post on Teezet's thread on the web-cam!!

Taquito · 01-02-2005

From what i know the Yucatan peninsula is not a Sismic zone, there are zones with a "possible" danger like Acapulco, where you can feel hard enough earthquakes, but that's on the pacific, so dont worry.

i already removed my bad taste joke

morey000 · 01-03-2005

This is one thing you just don't need to worry about in the Carribean. While there are minor quakes (Mag 4 or less) in the Atlantic, it takes a whole different geology in order to create an earthquake significant enough to generate a Tsunami. The subduction of continental plates just does not occur in the Carribean or Atlantic oceans.

While your concern is quite understandable, given the horror that has just occurred in Asia, it's just something that doesn't happen there. You're more likely to get killed by sunburn induced melanoma. don't worry. Relax, and have a good time.

Runaway Bride · 01-03-2005

I'm sorry but all disasters must wait until after my wedding in Playa on 5-28-05. If you could all talk to the powers that be I would most greatly appreciate it!

Softy57 · 01-03-2005

I may not be as well informed as Morey000,but I read in todays paper about 1/2 of a mountain in the Azores that is guarenteed to fall into the ocean within the next 200 years or so. It is projected that it will create a huge tsunami that will devastate the eastern U.S.A.coast. I also read last week that there is a fault line off of Cape Ann in Massachusetts[where I live] capable of producing an earthquake 0f 7-9 on Richter Scale,The scientist seemed to feel that it "could" cause a tsunami.Perhaps Playadise is safe,I certainly hope so.

Big Kahuna · 01-03-2005

IMHO one cannot predict what God will do next.

**TeeZet** · 01-03-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Kahuna

IMHO one cannot predict what God will do next.

Or, for all the atheists among us, mother nature...
(No offense...)

zippymedic · 01-03-2005

If you see a big wave coming,,,Grab your drink and run....No worries though,,No earthquakes in the carribean region...If your worried though,, add a little more tequilla!!! Zippy

Mikey · 01-03-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeZet

Or, for all the atheists among us, mother nature...
(No offense...)

Are there alot of atheists in the Netherlands? I came across my first atheists when I lived in Sweden. Not the devil worshiping kind just the kind that believe your born then you die no heaven no hell.

Nerak936 · 01-03-2005

When your ticket is called, you're up. To me it doesn't make sense to worry about it. Just use your head and do your best to stay safe.

(I have to take this kind of approach. I drive in Massachusetts!)

**TeeZet** · 01-03-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by tstar

Are there alot of atheists in the Netherlands? I came across my first atheists when I lived in Sweden. Not the devil worshiping kind just the kind that believe your born then you die no heaven no hell.

More and more peeps are into spiritual matters of any kind, but less and less people go to church. I think it's the difference between believing in 'something out there', and being 'religious'.
I don't believe that there are that many real atheists over here, though.
Maybe it also has something to do with people not wanting to be prescribed wat to, and wat not to do, according to churches. On the other hand: our second biggest political party is christian based. Our prime minister is from that party, even.

**TeeZet** · 01-03-2005

Sorry, getting a little

here, aren't we?

Mikey · 01-03-2005

Atheists Christians yes that is a little off topic. Sorry.

StilesBC · 01-03-2005

The only thing I could imagine going wrong (disaster wise) is a hurricane. But they tend to lose their strength once they get that far into the carribean.

12-31-2004	#1 (permalink)
bbA2 way into it Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ann arbor, michigan Posts: 166	Tsunami in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico With the tremendously horrific tragedy that has so recently made headlines the dense cogs in my brain started churning at a modest rate and my curiosity, perhaps a bit morbid, has been sparked. Many may not know that tsunamis can be of a widely varying size and duration, some hardly larger than the standard surf on a given beach while others can cause the incomprehensible devastation we have witnessed via the evening news. When I lived in western <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State></st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> many years ago I vaguely remember hearing about a tsunami as a result of an earthquake off the coast of <ST1:p<st1:State w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State></ST1:p but it was very small and caused no significant damage that I can recall. Fortunately disasters of such biblical proportions are seldom and rare. My question posed to the long timers of the region, have there been any such events impacting the PDC area in recent memory, large or small? bba2 For the paranoid among us: are there any planned and btw what will the weather be like when I am there next year, which day should I plan my catamaran trip for and does a pale pasty white guy from the north really need sunscreen, the sun isnt that fierce is it? Last edited by bbA2 : 12-31-2004 at 10:00 PM.

01-02-2005	#2 (permalink)
Softy57 añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Massachusetts,U.S.A. Posts: 1,697	yo ho ho & a bottle of rum Bring sunscreen,even if you have olive skin, & be aware that undersea earthquakes can happen anywhere,any-time.Recently was one in the Caribbean near the western tip of Jamaica,but no tsunamis that I know of. Be prepared,pray. After reading the same thread locked down,why is this still here? I agree with you Karen,but if you want to see tasteless,check out Taquito's post on Teezet's thread on the web-cam!! Last edited by Softy57 : 01-02-2005 at 08:11 PM. Reason: add

01-02-2005	#3 (permalink)
Taquito beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mexico Posts: 262	From what i know the Yucatan peninsula is not a Sismic zone, there are zones with a "possible" danger like Acapulco, where you can feel hard enough earthquakes, but that's on the pacific, so dont worry. i already removed my bad taste joke Last edited by Taquito : 01-02-2005 at 08:43 PM.

01-03-2005	#4 (permalink)
morey000 sandflea Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 5	No Tsunami in the Carribean This is one thing you just don't need to worry about in the Carribean. While there are minor quakes (Mag 4 or less) in the Atlantic, it takes a whole different geology in order to create an earthquake significant enough to generate a Tsunami. The subduction of continental plates just does not occur in the Carribean or Atlantic oceans. While your concern is quite understandable, given the horror that has just occurred in Asia, it's just something that doesn't happen there. You're more likely to get killed by sunburn induced melanoma. don't worry. Relax, and have a good time.

01-03-2005	#6 (permalink)
Softy57 añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Massachusetts,U.S.A. Posts: 1,697	Facts? I may not be as well informed as Morey000,but I read in todays paper about 1/2 of a mountain in the Azores that is guarenteed to fall into the ocean within the next 200 years or so. It is projected that it will create a huge tsunami that will devastate the eastern U.S.A.coast. I also read last week that there is a fault line off of Cape Ann in Massachusetts[where I live] capable of producing an earthquake 0f 7-9 on Richter Scale,The scientist seemed to feel that it "could" cause a tsunami.Perhaps Playadise is safe,I certainly hope so.

01-03-2005	#5 (permalink)
Runaway Bride toe in water Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: in my own world most of the time Posts: 48	I'm sorry but all disasters must wait until after my wedding in Playa on 5-28-05. If you could all talk to the powers that be I would most greatly appreciate it!

01-03-2005	#7 (permalink)
Big Kahuna añejo Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In a land far far away Posts: 1,590	IMHO one cannot predict what God will do next.

01-03-2005	#9 (permalink)
zippymedic lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 24	If you see a big wave coming,,,Grab your drink and run....No worries though,,No earthquakes in the carribean region...If your worried though,, add a little more tequilla!!! Zippy

01-03-2005	#11 (permalink)
Nerak936 =^. " .^= Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,511	When your ticket is called, you're up. To me it doesn't make sense to worry about it. Just use your head and do your best to stay safe. (I have to take this kind of approach. I drive in Massachusetts!)

01-03-2005	#13 (permalink)
TeeZet Non-aggressive Dutch dude Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Uithoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 7,629	Sorry, getting a little here, aren't we?

01-03-2005	#14 (permalink)
Mikey he likes it! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 15,669	Atheists Christians yes that is a little off topic. Sorry.

01-03-2005	#15 (permalink)
StilesBC lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 21	The only thing I could imagine going wrong (disaster wise) is a hurricane. But they tend to lose their strength once they get that far into the carribean.

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