Stemalot Posted December 26, 2004 Posted December 26, 2004 Just read this online... http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2004/12/26/quake041226.html Quote
Dru Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 From 8a.nu: "Tsunami hits Railay Beach 2004-12-26 A tsunami created by an eartquake hit Railay Beach in Thailand at 11.00. All restaurants by the beach have been destroyed but no climbers have been reported seriously injured. Some 100 climbers ran in panic from the beach and some red-points had a dramatic finish, when suddenly a 10 meter wave appeared." Quote
glacier Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 Live, from the Sunda Plate, which brought you that 1883 #1 hit, Krakatoa. USGS assessment Quote
Don_Serl Posted December 31, 2004 Posted December 31, 2004 some of you may have climbed in Thailand, and if you've been there a few times, you certainly have made local friends, so there has been understandable concern after the tsunami. here's a piece of reassuring news, via Greg Foweraker: A quick update on the situation here in Ton Sai and Railey: The Wave killed about 5 to 10 people on Railey West, Pra Nang and Ao Nang beach, people who were on kayaks or just getting into boats and there are boatmen missing. However, compared to Ko Phi Phi, Phuket and Ko Lak we were all incredible lucky. No climber has been seriously hurt or killed that we know of. Railey West beach was damaged the worst. Ton Sai beach lost the bamboo huts on the beachfront (i.e. Sawadee Bar and Tina restaurant) but no bungalows were destroyed. Today the beaches look quite normal again, there has been a giant clean-up effort. Boats are running again, the news that there is no food or drinking water on Railey or Ton Sai is WRONG. Restaurants are open. All bungalow places still have guests. Actually, Ton Sai is pretty much back to normal as many climbers stayed and continued their vacation. If you or someone you know is considering a climbing vacation: please come!!! You will experience no problems and this place needs your business now more than ever. Thanks to all for the e-mails and good wishes! Elke & Wee cheers, Quote
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