June 5, 2012
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Another BIG Earthquake
This week has been attended by several moderate to heavy earthquakes…. mostly within the 5.0 – 5.3 range. We felt them, they rattle the house, shake our spirits a bit and cause us to remember that ultimately God is in control of all things. The ones that reach 5.0 or greater always get our attention.
Today we had a 5.9. This one was felt as well. The chief difference here was proximity. While most 5.0 Earthquakes are along the Yilan / Haulien county borders (East Coast of Taiwan and merely 150-175 miles away, roughly) This one was off the southern tip of Taiwan…. 500 Miles away!!!! And I felt it like it was one of those others that surprise us regularly.
Here’s what I am talking about. This earthquake was from yesterday (my birthday had a 5.1 celebration!!!).
You’ll notice what I am talking about… I live in the upper right corner of Taiwan. The epicenter was along the cost of Hualien some 150 miles away in a straight line fashion.
This is from just now.
As you can see…. nearly 350 miles (in a direct straight line. I add that so my wife doesn’t try to correct my math) distant… and still felt strongly. Wow. That was a big one.
The real question is though…. is there a bigger one yet on the horizon? Taiwan hasn’t had a major Earthquake event since September of 1999. Maybe it’s time we start praying for Taiwan’s safety and place / standing before God.
Amen?