All Clear

It seems too soon for another natural disaster, but the earth waits for no one. Due to the magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile a few days ago, tsunami warnings were posted in all areas of the Pacific Ring of Fire...Hawaii, Easter Island, New Zealand and parts of Australia.


By the time the energy reached our coast, it had little effect. The sea levels did get lower than normal, and about a third of the boats in the marina went out to sea (just in case, it is always miles safer being at sea during a tsunami than on shore as there is virtually no risk. Tsunamis look like a regular wave, only moving much much faster, until approaching shallow water where their large amplitude needs space to land, creating a surge.) The water came rushing back into the marina like a small river, churning against the tide as it was going out. All seemed clear, and once the warning was officially lifted I got myself to the beach as it was an amazing day not to be missed sitting inside!