Quakes batter Thailand's north

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Chiang Rai woman dies; tremors felt in Bangkok

Published: 25/03/2011 at 11:50 AM
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Two powerful earthquakes hit northern Burma last night, sending shock waves that shook buildings in many parts of Thailand and caused panic among high-rise residents in Bangkok.

A 55-year-old woman, Hong Khamping, was killed when a concrete wall collapsed on her in Chiang Rai province, where the tremors were strongest.

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ardsong
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Discussion 14 : 26/03/2011 at 04:30 PM14
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@fundeena: Why the panic about nuclear reactors? It is my understanding that the Japanese reactors withstood the earthquake, but the cooling systems were knocked out by the tsunami. So, don't build reactors that can be affected by tsunamis.

I tend to differ with you. In a country where tsunami is a regular phenomena, one shall take the destructive power into account when deciding to build a nuclear reactor about on the beach.
It is known that east of japan is a big fault line, where one continental shelf is pushed under the other, this is the recipe for a tsunami (Sumatra fault is similar) \. So in design or better in selecting a proper location for the nuc. reactor a risk analyses should be made.
build these nuc power stations on the west coast of japan and you don't have the extra danger of tsunamis onle earth-quakes, but even the 8.9 quake was not the problem for the nuc. power stations eh?
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Discussion 13 : 25/03/2011 at 03:34 PM13
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In Pattaya we felt nothing.
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Discussion 12 : 25/03/2011 at 02:42 PM12
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grass-seed, discussion 9, many thanks!
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Discussion 11 : 25/03/2011 at 02:25 PM11
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Discussion 7:

I think that "grass-seed" is referring to the fact that the closet protection (under chair, desk, bed) is the best protection. That is also the recommended drill in japan and USA. Its another recommendation that you leave unsafe building in orderly fashion after the first earthquake, not stamping people down in front of you.

Start running will only make you die tired.
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Discussion 10 : 25/03/2011 at 02:21 PM10
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Why the panic about nuclear reactors? It is my understanding that the Japanese reactors withstood the earthquake, but the cooling systems were knocked out by the tsunami. So, don't build reactors that can be affected by tsunamis.
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Discussion 9 : 25/03/2011 at 12:43 PM9
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Pointoffew. In a city or area with lots of buildings never run outside in an earthquake.

Drop, cover, and Hold" is the appropriate action to reduce earthquake injuries and deaths. Methods like standing in the doorway and running outside,are considered to be dangerous and not recommended. Cover your head and neck (and your entire body, if possible) under a sturdy table or desk. A safe place could be under a sturdy table or desk or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you. The shorter the distance to move to safety, the less likely you will be injured. Injury statistics show that people moving as little as 10 feet during an earthquake's shaking are most likely to be injured.

If you're outside in an earthquake, stay outside. Move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. Crouch down and cover your head. Many injuries occur within 10 feet of the entrance to buildings. Bricks, roofing, and other materials can fall from buildings, injuring persons nearby. Trees, streetlights, and power lines may also fall, causing damage or injury.
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Discussion 8 : 25/03/2011 at 11:13 AM8
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2012 is Near
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Discussion 7 : 25/03/2011 at 10:29 AM7
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grass-seed, discussion 3, please elaborate on your view that "People running outside is the last thing one should do."
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Discussion 6 : 25/03/2011 at 10:26 AM6
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Could the BP invite Mr Smith Dharmasaroja, chairman of the Foundation for National Disaster Warning Council to comment? Just the other day, Khun Smith said that "Thailand needs nuclear power plants as the country might not able to generate enough electricity from fossil fuels in 20 or 30 years' time".

Khun Smith is well known for his unconventional views and predictions, like his 1998 prediction of a tsunami and earthquake.

It would be interesting to learn if and how Khun Smith can still urge the construction of nuclear power plants in the Kingdom - as well as if Khun Smith is aware of other energy sources than fossil fuels and nuclear energy, like (unlimited!) solar, tidal and thermal energy.
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Discussion 5 : 25/03/2011 at 10:14 AM5
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#victor it sounds like you are surprised on this earthquakem, maybe new in Thailand?. It is quiet common I must sadly say in the North of Thailand, so people here are already aware of reality and for them at least it is not a mythe at all.
for some "more scientific-based reports you may look here http://earthalerts.manyjourneys.com/web/
3 quakes registered in Myamar,
magniturde 6.8, at 24/3 8.55PM
magnitude 5.4 at 24/3 10:54PM
magnitude 5.0 at 25/3 7.22AM
all in a close circle around city Mong Hyapak
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