There has been a rising trend in natural disasters over the passed two decades. While scientists have documented these changes for a while, it is becoming more and more apparent to the public with catastrophes like the 8.9 earthquake in Japan we had recently. So what are these trends looking like exactly?
From 1950-1990 there were a little over 142 occurrences that were classified as natural disasters. In the decade of the 1990s, there were a total of 72 natural disasters documented. That’s a little over half of what the earth experienced in the previous 40 years, crammed into just 10. Follow that up with the next decade from 2000-2009 and practically all you heard on the news were occurrences of natural disasters. It seemed like earthquakes and tropical storms would appear every other week.
Earthquakes are by far the most deadly natural disaster of the passed decade. Fault lines are beginning to shake and the earth is changing. It is estimated that over 780,000 people have been killed by a total of 3,852 disasters in the last 10 years. Why has there been such an increase? The count of natural disasters has over doubled in the passed 20 years – the rate is climbing quite fast!
Is all this activity part of the 2012 predictions? Are these signs showing the end of the world, or is Earth just changing as a natural part of it’s cycle? I’ll let you decide.
Reports say that the 8.9 earthquake that hit Japan actually shifted the Earth’s axis as well as moving the island of Japan 8 feet. This is according to GPS systems that the U.S. Geological Survey have in place.
Not only did this massive earthquake move the island of Japan, but it shifted our planet’s axis by almost 4 inches. Who knows what kind of consequences could come from this down the road.
This was the most powerful recorded earthquake to ever hit Japan – bringing 30 foot waves crushing over buildings, triggering widespread fires, throwing cars and boats across cities, and toppling homes. The effects of this earthquake were seen from across the entire Pacific Ocean, creating tsunami warnings for parts of the U.S, Canada, and Chile. The earthquake also triggered an estimated 160 aftershocks in the first day.
Could this type of movement have an effect on our poles? Precursor to the predicted 2012 Polar Shift?
Today, March 11 2011, Japan was hit by a Earthquake that measured 8.9 on the Richter scale – the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in the last 100 years.
After the massive-scale earthquake, a tsunami swept in with waves up to 30ft high, devastating the area. Waves of this power and magnitude can decimate houses from their foundation as well as toss cars and boats like they’re nothing. Images can be viewed of half a car with it’s face in the sand.
It’s estimated that hundreds of people are dead as well as countless others missing or injured. Not to mention those that were dragged away by the tsunami might not have a home to go back to.
Japan reported over 30 aftershocks following the 8.9 earthquake. This led to the collapse of buildings, widespread fires, and transportation disruptions throughout the entire country. One report mentioned of a train derailing and others losing contact.
As of now an emergency task force is being dispatched to assist in recovery and evacuation. According to Japan defense forces, a total of 60,000-70,000 are being evacuated into shelters.
President Obama has spoken on the subject and said the United States is standing by to help in any way possible.
Could these effects have anything to do with the 2012 predictions? Hopefully the coming super moon doesn’t bring us any more disasters.
Watch footage of the aftermath of the Japan 8.9 Earthquake and Tsunami
