making some waves...

An 8.0 earthquake was reported 120 miles off the coast of American Somoa today. This is definitely one of the strongest earth quakes we've seen in a long time. At least, the strongest one reported in 2009. At least 180 people have been killed, and that number is still rising.

The American Samoa earthquake was just one day after a 7.6 earthquake in Sumatra. It definitely makes you think about what causes these. I mean we know the physical cause, but why so close? Why do they happen right on top of one another like that? Our world is going through chaos with all these natural disasters. How much more can we take? It's definitely something to think about.

The one plus to this event is that it gives us the opportunity to show how much we care for others. It gives us the opportunity to help them out. The United States has sent the US Navy frigate USS Ingraham, two US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 154th Wing, and 90 members of the Hawaii National Guard. Other nations, such as Australia have also sent help in the search and rescue of many still in the turmoil of the tsunami. This event has also triggered the European Commission to set up a Humanitarian fund with an initial amount of 105,000 Euros to be used through the International Red Cross to assist in the rescue efforts in Samoa.

Although we may be struggling with all these events that test our patience and our durability, its great to know that as a whole world, we can come together and help each other out. I think the way we support each other in time of need says a lot for how far we've come. We really have just started making it habit to help each other in about WWI times. Before that it was really every man for himself. The humanitarian effort put forth on part of other countries to help each other out is great. I really like it. I kind of gives you that warm, fuzzy feeling inside. That your not insignificant or helpless, but that the whole world out there has your back. ( well to some extent :) )

Well, thats all for now!

~K.C.