Tsunami

Comes from the Japanese word, "harbor wave" is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water. It is usually occurred after an earthquake. Tsunami waves is far longer than a normal wave. Although tsunami wave impact is limited to the coastal areas, it is destructive and powerful when it reach the shore. Tsunami alert happens right after an earthquake, this is to prevent the possible casualties along the location specially on the coastal area. 


Scientists can predict the time when will the tsunami arrive around the world, using a devise use to measure water waves. Tsunami waves can be as long as 60 miles and be as far as an hour apart. These waves can cross entire oceans without losing much energy. Flooding can reach land 1000 feet (300 meters) from the coastline and the dangerous waves have enough force to lift giant boulders, flip vehicles, and demolish houses. Since tsunami wave activity is imperceptible in the open ocean, do not return to port if you are at sea and a tsunami warning has been issued for your area. Tsunamis can cause rapid changes in water level and unpredictable dangerous currents in harbors and ports. Damaging wave activity and unpredictable currents can effect harbors for a period of time following the initial tsunami impact on the coast. Contact the harbor authority before returning to port making sure to verify that conditions in the harbor are safe for navigation and berthing. 

Tsunamis have been relatively rare in the Indian Ocean. They are most prevalent in the Pacific. But every ocean has generated the scourges. Many countries are at risk.  A tsunami is a series of great sea waves caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. More rarely, a tsunami can be generated by a giant meteor impact with the ocean. Scientists have found traces of an asteroid-collision event that they say would have created a giant tsunami that swept around the Earth several times, inundating everything except the mountains 3.5 billion years ago. The coastline of the continents was changed drastically and almost all life on land was exterminated. Regions in tsunami danger zones often have warning systems in place to give people as much time to evacuate as possible. 


The Worst Tsunamis Ever


In Sumatra in the year 2010, the tsunami occurred at the same fault in 2004 where it was more disastrous and deadly. It displaced more than 20,000 people and reportedly killed 435. 


The 2010 Chile earthquake with the Ritcher scale of magnitude 8.8, it triggered a tsunami that destroyed several coastal towns in south-central Chile. The tsunami raced through the Pacific Ocean that 53 countries had to post warning, though there was little damage as it moved past Hawaii, Australia and Japan. The death toll was 521 victims. 


The 2011 Japan earthquake with 9.0 magnitude that hit the Tohoku region of Japan on March 11, 2011 was the largest earthquake to have ever hit the country. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan even called it "the toughest and most difficult crisis for Japan" since the end of World War II. The tsunami that traveled along the Pacific coast of Japan's northern islands was measured to be at least 9.8 feet high. Entire towns and cities were swept away and about 5,692 are said to be dead, with 9,522 missing and 2,409 injured.


The tsunamis that claimed thousands of lives across the Indian Ocean are the deadliest great waves in more than a century and probably in modern history. More than 36,000 people were killed by tsunamis following the explosion of the volcano Krakatau in the Sunda Strait near Java on Aug. 27, 1883. Many estimates of the number killed in that disaster were even higher. 

Aug. 16, 1976: A tsunami generated by a quake on Mindanao in the Philippines killed between 5,000 and 8,000 people in the Moro Gulf region.

March 28, 1964: A magnitude 8.4 quake in Alaska generated tsunamis that caused damage in southeastern Alaska, in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and in the states of Washington, California and Hawaii. More than 120 died. Hardest hit was Crescent City, California, where waves reaching as much as 20 feet destroyed half of the waterfront business district. Eleven people lost their lives there. There was extensive damage in San Francisco Bay and at the marinas in Marin County and at the Noyo, Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors.

May 22, 1960: The largest earthquake — magnitude 8.6 — of the 20th century occurred off the coast of south central Chile. It generated a Pacific-wide tsunami, which was destructive locally in Chile and throughout the Pacific Ocean. The tsunami killed an estimated 2,300 people in Chile. Waves damaged the waterfront in Hilo, Hawaii, and killed 61 people.

Nov. 4, 1952: A strong earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula generated a great, destructive Pacific-wide tsunami. Its waves struck the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Kuril Islands and other areas of Russia's Far East, causing considerable damage and loss of life. There was also damage in Hawaii, Peru and Chile.

Jan. 31, 1906: A strong tsunami struck the coast of Ecuador and Colombia, submerging half of Tumaco, Colombia, and washing away half of a nearby island. The death toll has been estimated at between 500 and 1,500.

Aug. 13, 1868: A massive wave struck Chile, carrying ships as far as three miles inland at Arica. Deaths totaled 25,000 or more. Indonesia has seen more than 50,000 deaths in more than 30 destructive tsunamis over the centuries — not including the most recent disaster.On April 1, 1946, a Pacific-wide tsunami was generated by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake near Unimak Island in Alaska's Aleutian Island chain.A huge wave destroyed the U.S. Coast Guard's Scotch Cap lighthouse on Unimak, killing all five of its occupants. The lighthouse was a steel-reinforced concrete structure standing about 90 feet above sea level.

That tsunami reached the Hawaiian Islands about five hours later, obliterating Hilo's waterfront and killing 159 people.

Altogether, 165 people died, including children attending school at Hawaii's Laupahoehoe Point, where waves reaching up to 25 feet struck. As a result of this wave, two years later the United States established a Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii. 


Now if I may ask, how will you be ready about this disaster? We can do that with prayers and preparations. If we will learn to observe things during earthquake, we will know the things right after it. Tsunami can occur anywhere around the world and we must have enough knowledge to survive.

A Thief in the Night.

This is the direct description of Christ's Second Coming because no one knows when this will happen. Some people think they have figured out exactly when that will be. You may have seen the billboards along the side of the road. I don't question the sincerity of the people who put those signs up, but I'm convinced they're wrong. There will be no billboards along the highway. There will be no Mayan calendars announcing the end of the world. Just as thieves arrive unexpectedly, Jesus will return without warning.  

There are two key passages that address this subject. 1 Thessalonians 5:2 says, "For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night." A second passage is Revelation 3:3, "Remember therefore what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. If therefore you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you." Jesus, in the Olivet discourse, tells us to watch for the signs and uses the fig tree as an example. In Matthew 24:32-33 He says, "Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door." He goes on in verse 36 to tell us that we do not know the day or the hour, but as Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:1, we do know the times and the seasons. 

These prophecy has shown millions of proofs and evidences through the works of Christians today. We may recognize the "signs of the times," but we will not be able to determine when Jesus Christ will return. The Olivet Sermon is divided into two major sections: first, Jesus dealt with the impending destruction of Jerusalem, and the “signs” that would herald that event second, he spoke of his final return, and the lack of signs that would characterize that occasion.

As they sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples asked the Lord when “these things” would be and what would be the “sign” of his coming and the end of the world. They likely assumed that the destruction of the temple and the end of the world would occur at the same time. Christ, in the discourse to follow, sought to correct their misconception.

Rapture

This word is not in the Bible. But it refers to the snatching away of believers from the earth mentioned in 1 Thess. 4:17,

Then we who are alive, who are left, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so we shall always be with the Lord. According to the Wikipedia, The Greek New Testament uses the Greek term parousia (meaning "arrival", "coming", or "presence") twenty-four times, seventeen of them concerning Christ.

About the Signs

1. The coming of Christ will be instantaneous and worldwide. "For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be." —Matthew 24:27

2. The coming of Christ will be visible to all. "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory." —Matthew 24:30

3. The coming of Christ will be audible. "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other." —Matthew 24:31

4. The resurrection of the righteous will occur. "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first." —1 Thessalonians 4:16

5. In one single event, the saved who are alive at Christ's coming will be caught up together with the resurrected to meet the Lord in the air. "Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord." —1 Thessalonians 4:17

 As we saw above, no one but the Father knows when. However, we do know it will take place "as lightning." Matthew 24:27 says, "For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." In Matthew 24:36, Jesus said only God the Father knows when. God is outside time. God already knows every prediction regarding Jesus' return that has ever been or will ever be made. Since Jesus said that no one knows about that day but the Father, NO ONE KNOWS! 

This is the reason why Christians today are more aggressive in winning the lost souls to Christ. The days are evil and the chances are few, we must do actions as early as now before we regret it. We have the knowledge more than they have, we should be the first one who will lead them to the light. God is merciful and he still keep that until now, but God is also just. He is equal to them that obey and disobey his will. He will come quickly and unexpectedly. He will judge the world according to their deeds and we will meet him very soon. Therefore, we should remain faithful in serving him, Christ's return is near and we will celebrate for that moment, it will be A GREAT DAY!

Angels and their Existence.

Angels are mentioned about three hundred times in the Bible. The first description of an angel appears in Genesis 16:1 and the last is in Revelation 22:16. They are portrayed at the beginning as carrying a message from God. Humans have always held a fascination for angels and angelic beings. For centuries artists have tried to capture the image of angels on canvas. However, it may surprise you to know that the Bible describes angels nothing at all like they are typically depicted (you know, those cute little chubby babies with wings). So, let's take a look at what the Bible says about angels. Most angels have the appearance and form of a man. Most of them have wings, but not all. Some are larger than life. Others have multiple faces that appear like a man from one angle, and a lion, ox, or eagle from another angle. Some angels are bright, shining, and fiery while others look like ordinary humans. Some angels are invisible, yet their presence is felt and their voice is heard.

 Some angels are called cherubim.

If you read this description in Ezekiel 1:1-28, you will discover that these angels look nothing at all like cute, chubby babies with wings. In Ezekiel 10:20, we are told these angels are cherubim.

Some angels are called seraphim.

In Isaiah 6:1-8 we see a description of seraphim. These are tall angels, each with 6 wings, and they can fly.

• Angels are "ministers" in God's spiritual service.
• Angels are "messengers."
• Angels are "watchers" or supervisors for God.
• Angels are military "hosts."
• Angels are "sons of the mighty."
• Angels are "sons of God."
• Angels are "chariots."

• Some angels have names in the Bible: Gabriel
  • Daniel 8:16
  • Luke 1:19
  • Luke 1:26
  
  Michael the Archangel
  Michael is the only angel to be called an archangel in the Bible. He is described as "one of the chief princes," so it is possible that there are other archangels, but we cannot be sure. The word "archangel" comes from the Greek word "archangelos" meaning "a chief angel." It refers to an angel ranked highest or in charge of other angels.
  • Daniel 10:13
  • Daniel 12:1
  • Jude 9
  • Revelation 12:7
  
  Revelation 4:8
  Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." (NIV)
  
    Over the years as a believer, I've heard dozens of mysterious stories telling of potential angel "sightings." I imagine you've heard a few as well. So remember, when you stop to show brotherly love and kindness to a stranger in need, not only are you serving the Lord Jesus, you just might be ministering to an angelic being. Even though angels are mentioned 273 times in the Bible, very few of us have ever seen one. We learn in Scripture that God has sent angels to protect us from harm.
  Did you realize our heavenly Father has an entire army of "heavenly hosts" specifically commissioned to care for us? Hebrews 1:14 says that angels are "servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation." That's you, if you're a Christian. Next time you're in need of protection, think of all those heavenly angels coming to your aid. That should calm your fears.
  
  Is there really a Guardian Angel for every human being?  Can we communicate or work with them? What is the difference between a Guardian Angel and other Angels?
  
  Every one of has special Guardian Angels that watch over us. I have worked with people over the last 20-45 years of their lives and every person I have met has had at least two Guardian Angels. Your Guardian Angels are true spiritual friends and companions. They were with you in your soul form before you came to earth. They are with you in every breath you take, every step you take, every thought you think.
  Your Guardian Angels are constant companions that help guard and protect you as well inspire and strengthen you to achieve your highest spiritual aspirations. Angelic powers include protecting, guiding, revealing (showing you the truth), providing, healing, answering prayer and caring for us at the moment of our death.
  
  
  It is very important to remember that the Angels respect your free will. They can help you best if you choose to accept their help and are willing act upon the guidance you receive. Very often our Angels are working to help us but we are too occupied with our own thoughts, desires, worries or concerns to pay close enough attention to them. Create some quiet and peaceful times to call upon your Angels for help and be quietly receptive to their answers.
  The difference between Guardian Angels and other Angels is that your Guardian Angels are focused exclusively on helping you to grow, prosper and evolve. You are their sole purpose and occupation. They are with you 24/7 to help bring you more fully into the pure and unconditional love that Creator has for you. Your Guardian Angels are also very practical and understand your every need. Trust them to guide you to your highest good in every situation. As you do this, you will find your ability to sense and connect with them will grow over time. Your relationship with them will become closer and more intimate and they will help you to understand the Divine Order in everything around you.
  
  When they appear on Earth, angels may be in either human or heavenly form. So angels may visit in disguise, looking just like human beings. Or angels may appear as they've been popularly depicted in art, as creatures with human faces and powerful wings, often shining with light from within.
  

   

  Busy Beings

  Despite their portrayals in some cartoons, angels don't just sit around on clouds playing harps for eternity. Neither do they have much time to polish their halos. Angels have lots of work to do!
  

   

  Worshiping God

  Religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam say that an important part of angels' work is worshiping the God who created them, such as by praising him in heaven. Some religions, such as Islam, say that all angels serve God faithfully. Other religions, such as Christianity, say that some angels are faithful to God, while others have rebelled against him and are now known as demons.
  

   

  Gaining Knowledge

  Religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as belief systems such as New Age spirituality, say that angels can be beings who have worked their way up from low to high spiritual planes by passing spiritual tests, and may continue to grow wiser and stronger even after they've achieved an angelic state.
  

   

  Delivering Messages

  Just like their name implies, angels may deliver God's messages to humans, such as by comforting, encouraging, or warning people according to what's best in each situation into which God sends them.
  

   

  Guarding People

  Angels may work hard to guard the people they're assigned to from danger. Stories about angels rescuing people facing perilous situations are popular in our culture. Some people from religious traditions like Catholicism believe that everyone has a guardian angel divinely assigned to them for their entire earthly lifetime. About 55% of Americans said in a 2008 poll by Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion that they have been protected by a guardian angel.
  

   

  Recording Deeds

  Some people believe that angels record the activities people choose to do. Islam says that God has created angels called Kiraman Katibin who specialize in recording deeds, and that God assigns two of those angels to each person, with one recording the person's good deeds and another recording the person's evil deeds. In Sikhism, angels named Chitar and Gupat record the decisions of all people, with Chitar recording deeds that other humans see and Gupat recording deeds that are hidden to other people but known to God.
  

  

  
  Angels are powerful spiritual beings who serve God and human beings in a wide variety of ways, say people who believe in them. The English word"angel" is derived from the Greek word "angelos," which means "messenger." The faithful from the world's major religions believe that angels are messengers from God who carry out tasks that God assigns them to perform on Earth.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

Staring Ordinarily.

Obviously, when they look at you but there are many ways to determine, some are obvious and some are not. If people will look at you the way they used to be they had brought it into action but since staring is a different case, we will tackle a lot things about it.
The solution of every mysteries is investigation. Some had said that if someone is staring at you at the same time but still you felt something that he is in you, that is how mystery will start. Studies have shown that a person stares at you its because they just simply like what you act, wear and how you handle yourself to people.  The extraordinary ability of every human being is innate and not complicated. The nature of human is this, when you stares at him he will think that something is noticeable about him, something is strange and something is not good isn't it right?

The moment you stares at him, he will feel uncomfortable and irritated. If your heart says that it will be more attractive if this will come from  a woman then, it will. For an example, if there's this guy who have a crush to a girl of course, it will be obvious because of the way he stares at her right? but what if nobody knows about it? can you still say that this man likes the lady? of course not anymore. she will feel discomfort and fear against the man. Now you know the difference. You see people at their normal routine, they used to do this stuff almost all the time. Its a normal thing and so easy to define but also needs to be broaden. Right behind your back, you don't see people who stares at you, you don't see them smiling, shouting or cursing you. It is very particular that you stare people at the same time, that must mean. But, since this is just normal you won't mind at all. So if that someone is acting strange whenever he stares at you, be alert. Some stare from a stranger is dangerous. That is the intent. When I paint portraits I like to do a full face with the subject looking at the viewer and walk back and forth while working on the eyes until they follow you. Very true.

It freaks me out sometimes, I have posters all over my room and I always feel like I am being watched. I actually hung up posters in my  room because I don't have a roommate and it makes me feel less lonely , i know it sounds weird but i feel like I am not totally alone. Sounds so freaky. If you will stare at the picture with that feeling of wondering, you will notice that the feeling will bounce back at you. Meaning, that the person at the picture is also looking at you at the halfway. I used to look at the people and observed them. How they walk, talk or dressed up.

The eyes serves as the mirror of the emotions. It shows that you are strongly feel that way towards someone. Now if you stare or look at the inside story, it also helps you not to say everything. It is the eyes that matters everything. Now, every mystery has its own story behind it. I still wanted to research about the fundamental reasons of staring. This will always serves as a challenge to the world of discovery that staring is not just for scientific explanations but also to give clarifications for the skeptics who still confused about it nowadays.