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7.5 Earthquake Hits Indonesia

From MSNBC:

A major earthquake hit off the coast of western Sumatra, Indonesia, on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The preliminary magnitude was put at 7.5 by the USGS.

It said the quake, which hit at around 10:42 a.m. ET (9:42 p.m. local time) was located 150 miles west of Bengkulu, Sumatra, near the Mentawi islands off Sumatra.

The USGS said the epicenter of the temblor was 8.8 miles deep.

A tsunami warning was issued by the Indonesian earthquake monitoring agency, which measured the quake at 7.2.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said historical data suggested any wave it created would not be destructive.

Comments (35)

  • MidAmerican
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:15pm

    I will pray for the injured and dispossessed. BTW…. I wonder who the ONLY country in the world is that can really provide relief? Hmmmm……The Liberal military will send a rowboat with WWII era cots and K rations. The Conservative military will air-lift tons of medicine, food, shelters and
    supplies if needed, and a hospital ship….maybe part of a Battle Group supply convoy. And the
    Coast Guard…..hmmm what else???? If the Chinese will loan us any more money, maybe
    financial aid????? The choice is clear on Nov 2nd.

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  • Brooke Lorren
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 5:07pm

    I pray for the people of Indonesia. They may be primarily Moslems, but they were still created by God.

    I have been keeping track of the earthquakes in the world in 2010. The Bible says that in the last days there will be “earthquakes in various places”. We are equal to the average number of magnitude 8 earthquakes for the year, have passed the number of mag 7 earthquakes for the year, are 4 earthquakes away from passing the mag 6 average, and have passed the mag 5 average quakes for the year — with 2 months to go in the year. IMO, these earthquakes are a sign that we’re in the end. It’s sad that people are getting hurt in the process. We’ve seen 8 times the average number of deaths this year from earthquakes.

    http://www.squidoo.com/prophecy-and-earthquakes

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  • warmac9999
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 4:21pm

    One of the things we tend to forget is that earthquakes don’t operate on a human timetable. There is a good chance that this is but another aftershock of a major earthquake decades or centuries in the past. Hope nobody is hurt but you never know.

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 2:58pm

    dawg, and obama was not over there vacationing yet? tsk.

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  • Songbird
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:26pm

    HAARP was cranked up this weekend. Has to make you wonder if there is a connection.

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  • LasVegas Lady
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:15pm

    This site has some crazy bloggers with nothing else to do but spew hate. There are better things to do.

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    • untameable-kate
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:35pm

      The best thing is probably ignore the message of hate and pray for the hate filled.

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  • poverty.sucks
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:10pm

    Our God is a jealous God, he takes offense when worship anything or anyone other than him, for
    He is our Creator.

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  • Constitutionist
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:03pm

    We are all God’s children – even the ones in this country who reject Him. I pray for the people in Indonesia and I pray for Obamaworshiper who doesn’t think much about throwing inflammatory blanket labels like “bigot” around.

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  • ohmyhec
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:41pm

    Ohhhh… I HOPE THEY DON’T GET A TSUNAMI.

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  • Phyliss
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:20pm

    My prayers go out to the people of Indonesia. I hope you’re safe Art Bell and all the little Bells.

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    • Jezreel
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:45pm

      I like Art Bell but he is a very lost dark soul that has had many chances and turned away from all of them because of the love of money.

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  • 2dollarbill
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:13pm

    Another tsunami warning. Why is it when there‘s a real tsunami there’s no warning. When there isn’t a tsunami the whole world hears about the warning?

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    • snowleopard3200
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:53pm

      I believe it was only recently that a tsunami warning system is active in this region of the world, now I may be confusing it with the Indian Ocean area instead. I understand that for most Pacific areas with the Tsunami system the warnings are suppose to be triggered automatically if the quake is of an intensity and duration that one may occur.

      Any clarity on the subject would be appreciated, as I have had three different explinations given to me and am just not sure how it fully works in the region.

      May the God of us all help them at this time, and strenghten them through the trials that lay ahead unto a better day.

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  • OBAMAWORSHIOER
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:03pm

    I know you bigots don’t care about Muslim Indonesian. You’re probably rejoicing that there are fewer Muslims.

     
    • HUGGINGMYBABIES
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:09pm

      Totally untrue. We love the sinner, just not the sin. Also spellcheck might be in order for the next name you pick.

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    • Bluefish49
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:12pm

      You are seriously a sick person to make such a statement. Why doesn’t your president make a statement or is he playing golf?

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    • hsvdan
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:15pm

      Nice first post. Jumped the gun a bit eh? Perhaps you’re too much of a LIBERALWORSHIOER as well?

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    • Fighting4America
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:22pm

      Your right buddy. That is why we donated more money than any other country once again to help those awful muslims when this happened the last time. Your either really stupid or at the very least misinformed. If you could see past your own BIGOTRY, maybe you would understand this. I know I gave money, DID YOU?

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    • missionarydad
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:28pm

      Hopefully the suffering and loss of life will be at a minimum as Indonesia is such a densely populated country this could be devastating. Hey ObamaWorshiper your statement could not be further from the truth, Americans are the first to cut a check for tragedies like this and are the most generous people on Earth. I will say one thing though it is liberals and Democrats who may think like you do if there were a tragedy in a Red State, but don’t make the mistake of projecting your warped way of thinking and heartless attitude on conservatives. Btw it is Conservatives who are much more charitable and generous in giving and helping out during these types of crisis.

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    • therockczar
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:29pm

      Too bad you weren’t there–

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    • 5
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:39pm

      I‘m glad it’s not next week. Even if you don’t like Obama He is our President and the Monsters trying to take over would move very fast if something happen to our leader. He is our President.

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    • snowleopard3200
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:41pm

      @OBAMAWORSHIOER

      You are dead wrong, I am sorry those people have had the quake and the destruction that may have been wrought. If I remember my geography correctly is there not the remains of the old volcano Krakatoa – and the island volcano that has arisen in its place? I hope this does not mean a volcano or two are getting ready to cut loose again.

      Also Obamaworshioer, stop with the insults and threats you made yesterday to those of us who care about our country. The threats reveal your true ideals and being.

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    • untameable-kate
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:42pm

      Put them in our prayers, and make sure we say a few for Obamaworshioer too so he may become more charitable and see with some clarity.

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    • snowleopard3200
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:44pm

      I honestly believe Obamaworshioer must be working for the Progressives and their narrow focused ideals of destroying everything; when he calls people tyrants and facists, and advocates our deaths, then that is crossing a line of no return in my book.

      Let him speak his mind though, America is being taken back by her people, not the Progressives, and may freedom ring loud and clear through the land.

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    • Jezreel
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:44pm

      That is very very sad if you worship Obama or any man. No peace. No happiness or joy. A truly miserable person that is always let down because of confidence in man. Never put confidence in man. What has he done for you? Just tell me. What has he done for you that you love him so much? Has he healed you? Has he caused events to happen in your life that are victorious and bring joy? Has he helped set you free from vices? What are you getting out of it?

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    • Bluefish49
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 12:58pm

      I bet you make your mother proud.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:02pm

      Since when is being glad there are less of an enemy sworn to kill you and your kids defined as being a bigot? Yes I believe the world will be a better place if this hateful, bigoted government masquerading as a religion was wiped off the face of the earth.

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    • MONEY_FOR_NOTHING
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:21pm

      If you can’t offer anything of value. please shut up.

      You wanted Obama. You got him. Now, the country is in the crapper. Don’t blame us that you were deceived.

      The Christian world will continue to pray for the victims of this and other disasters around the world. They will also offer real, practical assistance in the form of food, water and medical care. Unlike the Muslim community, we don’t care what faith you practice. If you need our help, we offer it.

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    • LadyLiberty
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:58pm

      Are you a TROLLWORSHIOER? Indeed, I think so.

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    • libertyordeath87
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 2:25pm

      Yep.

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    • starman70
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 2:58pm

      Sir or Madam, I truly feel sorry for you. You apparently don’t know that all men were made in the image of GOD. Only by human devices have we seperated ourselves into different religions and don’t all worship the one and only true GOD. We are , however tied together by a common bond, our humanity. What happens in any country, whether earthquake, flood, tropical storm or any other natural diasater which causes human suffering affects every living person on earth. The loss of life anywhere and the injuries suffered should become the concern of every human being on earth.

      Americans realize this more than any other country. That is why Americans are the most generous and giving people on this planet. I have seen people on food stamps giving cans of food to help people halfway around the world who have suffered disaster. No other country has done so much for so few.

      I am going to earnestly pray for you and hope that you come to the realization of how far wrong your comment was. To say what you said is a falsehood of the first degree. Yes, there are many issues with those Moslems who would use terror and subterfuge to kill others. They, however don’t reflect the majority of moslem peoples. Extremeists, no matter which religion, are just that, extremeists.

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    • psike
      Posted on October 26, 2010 at 2:20am

      The faults we accuse others of can most often be found within ourselves….

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