Tsunami in New Jersey ?

Discussion in 'Global Surf Talk' started by Paddington Jetty Bear, Jun 24, 2013.

  1. Paddington Jetty Bear

    Paddington Jetty Bear Well-Known Member

    Apr 23, 2013
    I used to say, " One good thing aboot New Jersey is that we are pretty much free of natural disasters, save some flooding here and there."

    We've had an earthquake, a derecho, a superstorm hurricane in late October, and now.........

    It has been confirmed that a tsunami hit the Barnegat Inlet area June 13, 2013.
     
  2. Gilman Photography

    Gilman Photography Well-Known Member

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    Feb 21, 2012
    must have been a tiny tsunami since thats right up the beach from me and i never noticed it
     

  3. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    Isn't there a giant piece of a volcano in the Canaries that's in the right position to send a significant tsunami to the NY area when the landslide occurs?
     
  4. Paddington Jetty Bear

    Paddington Jetty Bear Well-Known Member

    Apr 23, 2013
    Yeah, nothing big. It knocked a couple of crackers off the jetty. But the trend of natural events occurring in Nueve Yersey is starting to concern high school seniors and volleyball enthusiasts across the state.

    I just saw it on the news at 4:00 when I posted, but you know how first reports go. Another source called the event, "Tsunami-like waves."
     
  5. MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2010
    You KNOW NJShredmachine was on that sh&T!!!
     
  6. Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

    Jan 5, 2009
  7. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    Cumbre Viejo on La Palma. We have 8 hours after the side slides, which is enough if doesn't happen when we're sleeping. Most say that the mid Atlantic ridge is more likely to do damage.
     
  8. still stoked

    still stoked Well-Known Member

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    Aug 10, 2011
    Yeah, volcanologists say it's not a question of if, it's only a question of when.
     
  9. rcarter

    rcarter Well-Known Member

    Jul 26, 2009
    Shred Machine def got tubed on those waves!
     
  10. ocsurf32

    ocsurf32 Well-Known Member

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    Jul 22, 2012
    Anyone get pictures. i rode a secret outer bombie in barnegat Nj. 26 miles off the coast, huge slab breaks over shallow aircraft carrier that went down years ago. pics coming soon
     
  11. archy 2.0

    archy 2.0 Well-Known Member

    Jul 5, 2012
    that's nothing more than 'conspiracy theory' ;)
     
  12. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    Uh oh, didn't mean to ignite another conspiracy battle;)
     
  13. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
  14. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    No, it is well known that the side could fall and cause some tsunami waves. Here is a full research paper on the subject: http://wet.kuleuven.be/wetenschapinbreedbeeld/lesmateriaal_geologie/wardday-lapalmatsunami.pdf

    What is conspiracy is that many sites claim that the collapse is extremely likely, and that the waves will be 300 ft high. Scientists only predict larger waves if it collapses in a specific way, but it is unknown whether this is likely to happen. The waves are not predicted to be 300 ft, but rather 10-25 m. Still big waves, but no where near the Armageddon size claimed by some sites.
    There have also been later studies that point to that specific volcano being less of a threat. However, there are still many serious threats out there: http://www.livescience.com/24813-east-coast-tsunamis.html
    I think the real issue, is that much of the east coast is completely unprepared for any tsunami like event. Look how the little storm surge from Sandy destroyed the northeast. Imagine what would happen if a 30ft wave rolled in. Even shredmachine couldn't tame that beast.
     
  15. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    Maybe it's the military testing some underwater detonation device
     
  16. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    where's yer tin hat Mr. Conspirator?

    http://www.setyoufreenews.com/2012/...mega-tsunamis-wont-obliterate-u-s-east-coast/


    Howz dat feel, chicken little?
     
  17. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
  18. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    when has that been an issue with your comments.
     
  19. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    You didn't read what I wrote, thus you didn't understand (as is the issue with most of our earlier conversations). I never said to fear this thing. I said there are studies that show it could happen, and that conspiracy sites blow it out of proportion. I also said later studies show it might not be an issue to worry about. I also stated that there are other environmental causes of tsunamis that could occur, and that the east coast is mostly unprepared for any events. Are you just looking for something to e-fight over? I not sure what the issue is. Maybe you need a hug?
     
  20. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    I was just fuggin witchu. See how easy it is to find alternate info? Just had to throw in a tin hat/ conspiracy theorist line to show you how it feels.