awestover89 Posted January 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2018 There are reports of a large (7.8M) earthquake right on the fault line, near Honduras. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/at00p2bjxw#executive Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands are under a tsunami advisory. Anybody currently on a cruise, be safe. Hopefully nothing happens, Puerto Rico is still recovering from Maria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted January 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Well, that doesn't sound good! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richst48 Posted January 10, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Duplacate - deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hope everyone’s safe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2018 There are reports of a large (7.8M) earthquake right on the fault line, near Honduras. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/at00p2bjxw#executive Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands are under a tsunami advisory. Anybody currently on a cruise, be safe. Hopefully nothing happens, Puerto Rico is still recovering from Maria. Thanks for posting the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanat Posted January 10, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Just saw a post on fb. Praying no problems and everyone is safe. I’m leaving on Allure on Sunday for Western Carib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jems797 Posted January 10, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2018 What I just read said the wave could be up to 1 meter so if true the ships should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted January 10, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted January 10, 2018 What I just read said the wave could be up to 1 meter so if true the ships should be fine. NOAA is reporting 1m displacements in the open ocean, risk is more so for harbors, ports, and coastal communities rather than out at sea. It is an advisory, not a warning, so it's not the big scare of massive casualties and damage, but the wave can still potentially cause a bit of havoc on beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather9844 Posted January 10, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Following this and hoping for safety for all, both on land and at sea!!! ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mringenoldus Posted January 10, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I checked Sea Scanner and the Liberty is between Cozumel and the Caymans - very close to the quake site. Has anyone heard from friends or relatives onboard? We board Liberty next Sunday. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted January 10, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I checked Sea Scanner and the Liberty is between Cozumel and the Caymans - very close to the quake site. Has anyone heard from friends or relatives onboard? We board Liberty next Sunday. Sent from my iPad using Forums None of RCs ships are parked in the tsunami advisory area and all are reported safe. The tsunami advisory was just cancelled; looks like a small tsunami was generated, but nothing to justify keeping the advisory in effect. Another good link to have on hand is http://www.tsunami.gov/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mringenoldus Posted January 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 10, 2018 The Liberty and the Silhouette were at sea in the area - what a blessing that the tsunami warnings are expiring Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I hope those on the islands are safe. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel_Cruiser Posted January 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I would not want to be on a ship anywhere close to this! :eek: Center looks like it's between Honduras, Cozumel, and the Caymans. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5253011/Massive-7-6-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Caribbean.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted January 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I read on my roll call that Liberty is between Cayman & Mexico, in the area Of the 7.8 earthquake last night. Not seeing many reports Of land damage. The tsunami warning originally issued has been rescinded. Just wondering if there is more info? We sail Sunday! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted January 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Just saw a post on fb. Praying no problems and everyone is safe. I’m leaving on Allure on Sunday for Western Carib Leaving Sunday on Liberty! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted January 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Also heard on TV the tsunami advisory has now been lifted! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 10, 2018 It's all over...no tsunamis...no major damage..just one of those things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proggieus Posted January 10, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I would not want to be on a ship anywhere close to this! :eek: Center looks like it's between Honduras, Cozumel, and the Caymans. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5253011/Massive-7-6-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Caribbean.html why not ? Its the safest place to be if you re on open water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted January 10, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted January 10, 2018 It's all over...no tsunamis...no major damage..just one of those things! Yup, glad it was nothing serious. Still though, it's a good reminder to be aware of some of the less common occurrences. Seems like we're generally aware of hurricanes and hurricane season, and things like winter weather if you're flying out of or through the east coast or northern states, but don't hear a lot about underwater earthquakes and tsunami risks. If anybody else is like me, I've been doing a bit of research on being tsunami ready. I work with our local National Weather Service a lot through my husband, and it's always a good idea to be weather ready. Some good resources sent to me by the NWS: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/*****/Tsunami/index.html http://tsunami.gov/ https://www.weather.gov/tsunamiready/ http://www.nws.noaa.gov/*****/Tsunami/outreach.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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