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Laura, Countess of Cork.

Laura, Countess of Cork. Report 29 Nov 2007 20:28

********* FURTHER UPDATE ************

FROM HOFF:


Earthquake - strongly felt - preliminary reports of minor damage
From: "Roddy Heyliger"
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:02:14 -0400

After 3.00pm a strong earthquake was felt and lasted for a number of
seconds. The local fire department says they have been receiving some
reports of minor damage here and there.
Apparently the quake measured 7.3 and was between Dominica and Martinique.
Otherwise, everything is fine on the Friendly Island.


AND:


From Gillian Jordan, Barbados



Scary moments here high up in St. Thomas Barbados – my house was shaking like a ship – it was hard to tell when it had stopped. Afterwards, when I was sure, I looked out and my pool had mini tidal waves that swept over the deck absolutely soaking it. Reports range from effects so far down to Trinidad and a possible second hit there, up to Tortola. Cell phones are down. Hoping no major damage given the amount of caves underground in Barbados. It lasted about 30 - 45 seconds I think – I estimate that only because I was on the phone, hung up and managed to get my three big dogs (not easy) into a cupboard under the stairs (with a sturdy doorway). So it was not a couple of seconds, that’s for sure. Any words on after shocks – jeez I have only read about this before! Hope all are OK.


Silly Sausage

Silly Sausage Report 29 Nov 2007 20:20

Just taking with Hoff now he said 2 other places have been hit as well....but I cant spell them...

*Polly*

*Polly* Report 29 Nov 2007 20:10

He says no damage reported so far..Has spoken to family..neighbouring islands also affected now..

**Stella ~by~ Starlight**★..★..★

**Stella ~by~ Starlight**★..★..★ Report 29 Nov 2007 20:09

dreadful news, hope the damage is minimal and your family are safe keith xx

Clueless

Clueless Report 29 Nov 2007 20:08

Thanks for that Laura
xx

Silly Sausage

Silly Sausage Report 29 Nov 2007 20:07

thanks laura .....I have deleted the other one by mistake...

Laura, Countess of Cork.

Laura, Countess of Cork. Report 29 Nov 2007 20:05

Just posted this on gen as well.

Earthquake was 7.3. Keith is talking with his family at mo. No damage reported.

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥ Report 29 Nov 2007 19:56

Blimey x Poor Guy's x x All the very best x

Rambling

Rambling Report 29 Nov 2007 19:47

OH God! Thinking of your family Keith and all those affected in Saba.

Rosexx

Clueless

Clueless Report 29 Nov 2007 19:47

Hope they are ok
and get through this fine
xx

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₪ TeresaW elite empress of deleted threads&# Report 29 Nov 2007 19:47

OMG that's awful. I hope it wasn't too bad. Thoughts and prayers with Hoffs family.

Silly Sausage

Silly Sausage Report 29 Nov 2007 19:44

Keith has asked me to inform you that his family who live in Saba have been hit by an earthquake 20 mins ago.. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone on the island .....