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Major Quake strikes Japan

Ron Erdrich, Photographer

	Abilene \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 2:03 AM on 03.11.11
	->> I was about to go to bed and read this and now I'm watching CNN, they've got live video of tsunamis sweeping across the countryside. It's very frightening.

Nic Coury, Photographer

	Monterey \| CA \| \| Posted: 4:30 AM on 03.11.11
	->> Yeek. Some of that CNN footage is wild.

Mike Doran, Photographer

	Petaluma \| CA \| U.S.A. \| Posted: 4:55 AM on 03.11.11
	->> The video from the CNN feed is unreal in how destructive this quake is.

Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer

	McAllen \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 10:10 AM on 03.11.11
	->> Kiss your 401K good-bye. Again.

Kirby Yau, Photographer, Assistant

	San Diego \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 10:23 AM on 03.11.11
	->> Thoughts and prayers to all in Japan, my wife and I Were just there this past December, it's a wonderful country. From a photography standpoint, Nikon's plant is in Sendai (epicenter of quake), so expect higher cost in equipment or shortages.

Dennis Wierzbicki, Photographer

	Plainfield \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 11:20 AM on 03.11.11
	->> Jim, seriously? Hundreds of people are dying or have died, tens of thousands of lives are being ruined, and your only comment relates to your personal investments? Really?

Byron Hetzler, Photographer

	Granby \| CO \| USA \| Posted: 11:47 AM on 03.11.11
	->> I have heard from SS member Andrew Malana and he is safe.

Allen Murabayashi, Photographer

	New York \| NY \| USA \| Posted: 12:53 PM on 03.11.11
	->> nikon has a major facility in sendai that employs 1100 people near the worst damage. thoughts go out to everyone. it looks incredibly tragic.

Matthew Hinton, Photographer, Assistant

New Orleans | LA | USA | Posted: 1:37 PM on 03.11.11

->> http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Nikon_staff_escape_Japan_quake_da...

A spokeswoman for Nikon UK told Amateur Photographer this morning: 'We are investigating the situation and waiting for information from Japan.

'However, we have been informed that the Nikon Corporation building and factories located in the north of Japan are, fortunately, not significantly affected.

'Importantly, no injured employees have been reported.'

However only minor injuries were reported at some of Canon and Panasonic's plants so far.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-11/toyota-other-japanese-companies-as...

Matthew Hinton, Photographer, Assistant

New Orleans | LA | USA | Posted: 1:41 PM on 03.11.11

->> More about Canon specifically

"Canon was forced to halt production at some of its manufacturing plants after power failures caused by the Japan earthquake.

In a statement, the company has also confirmed that around 12 employees suffered minor injuries at its lens factory in Utsunomiya.

However, Canon says that buildings and factories have not suffered major damage, as it assesses the impact of the quake on production. "

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Canon_issues_Japan_quake_statemen...

Andrew Carpenean, Photographer

	Laramie \| WY \| USA \| Posted: 3:03 PM on 03.11.11
	->> Incredible images: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/03/massive_earthquake_hits_japan.html

David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Toledo \| OH \| USA \| Posted: 3:06 PM on 03.11.11
	->> Alan Taylor has collected some strong images here http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/earthquake-in-japan/100022/

Allen Murabayashi, Photographer

	New York \| NY \| USA \| Posted: 3:25 PM on 03.11.11
	->> holy crap.

Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant

	Boise \| ID \| US \| Posted: 3:47 PM on 03.11.11
	->> Nuclear reactor problems. After shutting down, the primary and backup power systems failed, making it difficult to keep the reactor cool. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.nuclear/

Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer

	McAllen \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 4:43 PM on 03.11.11
	->> "Jim, seriously?" Yes, seriously. The world's third largest economy has taken a huge hit and it will have an effect on the world's economy for years to come. Every news operation that I've seen today has commented on the fact. It's called news.

G.J. McCarthy, Photographer

Dallas | TX | US | Posted: 8:23 PM on 03.11.11

->> You know, Jim, I don't know why I bother, because when I really think of it, you're like the Zen Master of douchebag comments on this site. But hey, I guess that's just you -- no holds barred, calling like it is, blah blah blah.

I agree with you -- it's a fact (though funny, since the market closed up today) that this will have a negative impact on the global economy; without question.

I guess what people on here took issue was the crass, flippant tone of your post. But again, like I said, what else is new?

I'll add this, as a hyper-sensitive, big old pussy of a guy. Maybe wait a little till the dust settles before being, ya know, you.

I get that it's news, and facts are facts, but this is a real tragedy with serious personal and emotional consequences for a whole shitload of people; it's bigger than you, me and our respective retirement plans.

So next time you want to get on your little soapbox and make a dickhead comment -- then get all uppity with folks for finding fault therein -- consider that in your cushy little life (or my cushy little life), you've probably experienced a fraction of the pain of the Japanese today.

Bye,

- g -

Kiyoshi Mio, Photographer

Torrance | CA | USA | Posted: 8:52 PM on 03.11.11

->> Former Tampa Rays, Aki Iwamura and former New York Mets Kaz Matsui signed with Tohoku Golden Eagles this past off-season.
Golden Eagles' franchised in Sendai whicｈ has major damage by this quake few hundreds people are killed and injured.

Milwaukee Brewers' Takashi Saito was born and grew up near Sendai. Brewers give Saito a permission to be away from camp for an indefinite period of time.

Kei Igawa of the New York Yankees has home and family in Oarai where major tsunami damage the town.

I just thank most of my sportsshooter friends care and pray about my nation and my people in Japan.
Many people in Sendai lost family, friends, home, car, and 401K

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110311&content_id=16904460&vkey=n...

Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer

McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 10:46 PM on 03.11.11

->> "I don't know why I bother"

Then don't.

"I agree with you"

Wow. From the sublime to the ridiculous.

"I guess what people on here took issue was the crass, flippant tone of your post"

Then you and those very few people don't the concept of a reasonable comment.

"as a hyper-sensitive, big old pussy of a guy"

Whatever you say.

"I get that it's news, and facts are facts, but this is a real tragedy with serious personal and emotional consequences for a whole shitload of people"

That will have a huge effect on the world's economy for years. My point.

"next time you want to get on your little soapbox and make a dickhead comment"

It seems the only "dickhead" comments have been yours so far.

Scott A. Schneider, Photographer

	Minneapolis \| MN \| USA \| Posted: 11:33 PM on 03.11.11
	->> Jim -- you're ignoring the first rule of holes: when you're in one, stop digging.

David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor

Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 11:35 PM on 03.11.11

->> For Gerry and Jim,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9osiGK9LT8Y

In the meantime, while the economic consequences of this disaster will have a global impact, our first concerns should be for the people and their losses. Certainly this is a lesson we, in this nation fractured not by Mother Nature but malfeasance of our alleged leaders, should have learned over the last few years.

So let's dial down the bs and deal with the human scale, por favor.

Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer

	McAllen \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 11:38 PM on 03.11.11
	->> "you're ignoring the first rule of holes: when you're in one, stop digging" Not in a hole, but thanks.

Chad Ryan, Photographer

Fort Wayne | IN | USA | Posted: 12:09 AM on 03.12.11

->> Good grief! This thread was initially intended to inform some folks of a major news event. And now like so many other threads it's devolved into another battle of inconsequence.

First things first, I'm not going to defend anyone here, but how is the comment about losing value in one's 401k any less sensitive than the comment about how there will now be delays in Nikon's manufacturing process? In one instance folks will lose investments, and in the other folks won't be able to get a new camera for a little while longer.

Secondly, this group, and society in general, has skewed way far into the territory of the too-easily offended. It took exactly one comment from one member who some on this forum apparently despise (21 inappropriates), and exactly a second comment from another seemingly more respected member (15 informatives) to send an otherwise informative thread spiraling off into the ridiculous. Two comments and their counter-comments and now there is nothing new posted about the tragedy that was initially highlighted. That's ridiculous.

Either way you look at it there are a whole bunch of devastated people in Japan wondering whether they still have family alive. They're wondering what in the hell they are going to do tonight and for the foreseeable future. Let's keep sight of what's important here. My heart goes out to those folks no matter whether my investment portfolio takes a hit or if I have to wait a few extra months to get a new camera delivered.

Thanks to those who posted links to the coverage of this event. I missed a lot of what happened today, and I'm just now able to take some of it in.

Nic Coury, Photographer

	Monterey \| CA \| \| Posted: 12:53 AM on 03.12.11
	->> @Chad About Nikon: http://nikonrumors.com/2011/03/11/initial-report-from-nikon-after-the-earth...

Michael Fischer, Photographer

	Spencer \| Ia \| USA \| Posted: 1:05 AM on 03.12.11
	->> Do the one thing that Jim fears: IGNORE HIM. My thoughts and prayers go to the people of Japan. It's that simple.

Bradley Leeb, Photographer

Champaign | IL | USA | Posted: 1:21 AM on 03.12.11

->> "The world's third largest economy has taken a huge hit and it will have an effect on the world's economy for years to come. Every news operation that I've seen today has commented on the fact."

Sure, news agencies have commented on the fact, but I guarantee it wasn't the first thing out of all the reporters' mouths when this happened. I'm sure it fell WAY down on the list behind: people dead, injured, fires, homes ruined, etc. Your comment Jim had nothing to do with global economics, but everything to do with your selfish attitude. Apparently, as we found out a couple of weeks ago from you, if you are poor or stupid, then there's no place in the world for you. It seems that now you've added, "victim of horrific earthquake and/or tsunami" to your list of people who fall below you in the order of worldly importance.

I'd like to remind all the members out there of this article that was brought to my attention recently. If you have an opinion, then exercise your democratic right and maybe a lesson can be taught to the insensitive and pigheaded.

http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1281

In addition Jim, I'm sure the Board of Directors of Freedom Communications would absolutely LOVE how one of their employees is representing their organization on a publicly available forum.

Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant

Boise | ID | US | Posted: 2:57 AM on 03.12.11

->> There are hourly updates about the nuclear reactors in Fukushima available here:

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/index-e.html

It appears that things are stabilizing, and while there have been pressure releases performed, the amount of radiation released has been insignificant. Let's hope it stays that way. After about 48 hours of cooling the reactor cores are expected to reach safe, stable temperatures. One has already done so.

David Harpe, Photographer

	Denver \| CO \| USA \| Posted: 8:37 AM on 03.12.11
	->> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMEV-_X5b_8&feature=youtu.be Huge explosion at one of the nuke plants. That doesn't look good. Prayers for the people in Japan.

G.J. McCarthy, Photographer

	Dallas \| TX \| US \| Posted: 9:30 AM on 03.12.11
	->> Hey Jim: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOGWbzUM-y8

Marcus Laxineta, Photographer

	Murrieta \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 9:54 AM on 03.12.11
	->> Hey Jim, I empathize with your comment about how world news effects us in this economy, I'm sorry to see everyone gang up on you. If they don't have those thoughts then they are either lying or they don't have to support a family. They just want to gawk at all the images of devastation anyway--

Jason Joseph, Photographer

Dublin | OH | USA | Posted: 10:07 AM on 03.12.11

->> Yea, I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you Marcus. I do have a family and I do have genuine concerns about the world's economy in the wake of such a horrific tragedy. But I also know that there is a separation between my economic concerns and with simply being sympathetic with a situation. The people of Japan are suffering right now and I'll be damned if I am going to let my economic fears get in the way of simple human compassion. I'm just not that self centered. Things don't always have to be news.

Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer

McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 11:15 AM on 03.12.11

->> "news agencies have commented on the fact, but I guarantee it wasn't the first thing out of all the reporters' mouths when this happened"

It lead the business reports and has been way up in the mix at the WSJ and the Financial Times. The Daily Telegraph and NPR have done major pieces on the economic impact of the earthquake and even the New York Post has written about the economic effects.

It is an important part of the news, even if you don't think it is.

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 11:29 AM on 03.12.11
	->> My heart and thoughts are with all of those in Japan that are caught up in this tragic natural disaster. I have relatives in the area and thank God they are safe. (G.J. --- Love the Peewee's Big Adventure clip.)

Kevin Clifford, Photographer

Reno | NV | United States | Posted: 12:37 PM on 03.12.11

->> I am currently living near Osaka and for anyone planning to shoot the tragedy here is what is the current situation:

1) Most of the local trains in Tokyo to the disaster zones are suspended until further notice. You can take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Tokyo, but anything near the disaster zones are suspended until further notice.

2) Most vehicle transportation east of Tokyo near the disaster zones are either limited or suspended.

3) The airport is running in Tokyo with delays and the Sendai airport is still under water.

Robert Hanashiro, Photographer

	Los Angeles \| CA \| \| Posted: 1:58 PM on 03.12.11
	->> Thanks for the update Kevin! Great information.

Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Jackson \| WY \| USA \| Posted: 3:17 PM on 03.12.11
	->> Looks like your 401k is safe for now, Jim... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42026869/ns/business-stocks_and_economy/

Scott Serio, Photo Editor, Photographer

	Colora \| MD \| USA \| Posted: 3:53 PM on 03.12.11
	->> C'mon guys...don't be mad at Jim for talking about business in the face of an epic catastrophe and loss of life. There have to be editors our there to put the "Buy A New Car" ad right next to the photo on A1 of a disaster where people lost CARS, and HOMES and LIVES. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1676875555730&set=a.1077344807836.20... Business is business, right?

Osamu Chiba, Photographer

Vista | CA | USA | Posted: 7:59 PM on 03.12.11

->> Scott,

The link shows "This content is currently unavailable" so I have no idea what you want to show.

Besides, would you buy a car from someone..., say who gets nearly 50 inappropriates in one thread (but he still doesn't think he is in a hole)? I would definitely not.

I announced to a group of people (3000 or something like that, I believe) that 100% of profit by the end of tomorrow (possibly longer) will go to Red Cross, specifically the earthquake victims in Japan. I don't have any family or friends in the epicenter area, but I feel I should do something for them...

Osamu Chiba, Photographer

	Vista \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 8:02 PM on 03.12.11
	->> Ooops, I am talking to Scott Serio.

Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant

	Boise \| ID \| US \| Posted: 9:19 PM on 03.12.11
	->> The explosion at the plant was only part of the cooling vessel and happened when internal temperatures hit 1000 C... The reactor container is still intact, and is now being cooled with seawater, which will damage the plant but prevent meltdown. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/03/13/sea-water-bid-to-halt-m.../

Kent Nishimura, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Honolulu \| HI \| USA \| Posted: 10:37 PM on 03.12.11
	->> there is a threat of a meltdown in the second reactor however... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_japan_earthquake;_ylt=AtpUrad3ibUGPbx4419L4l.s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNqdGdjODFhBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwMzEzL2FzX2phcGFuX2VhcnRocXVha2UEY2NvZGUDbW9zdHBvcHVsYXIEY3BvcwMxBHBvcwMyBHB0A2hvbWVfY29rZQRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNqYXBhbnNheXNwYXI-

Chuck Liddy, Photographer

	Durham \| NC \| USA \| Posted: 12:19 AM on 03.13.11
	->> This is a pretty incredible fact also. www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/12/japan.earthquake.tsunami.earth/index.html?hpt=T1

Jon Durr, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Morton Grove \| IL \| USA \| Posted: 12:58 AM on 03.13.11
	->> Some before and after images from Google's GeoEye. http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm Move the mouse right to left over the images to see the after.

Sam Morris, Photographer

	Henderson (Las Vegas) \| NV \| USA \| Posted: 1:24 AM on 03.13.11
	->> Jon, Holy crap. Nice find. A great example of using technology for story telling. Stills and video are one thing, but that really puts a fine point on what the tsunami has done.

Richard Uhlhorn, Photographer

Chelan Falls | WA | USA | Posted: 10:52 AM on 03.13.11

->> It is first a tragedy and my heart goes out to the people in Japan and to all the individuals trying to put it all back together with rescue efforts.

It is also very close to home for people on the West Coast. Our fault zone, which is much larger than the one that crunched off Japan, is much larger and also closing in on 300 years of movement since the last major quake.

I'm no geophysicist, but it seems to me that the devastating quakes on the Ring of Fire began back off Indonesia several years ago.

An Island in Japan moved 8 feet.. WOW, that's huge. The earth's axis was shifted and the earth is rotating a little faster... hmmm, what did all this displacement do along other subduction zones like Alaska and the West Coast.

I remeber the quake in Alaska in 1964 and Seattle back in 1965 and I can tell you... it was very scary for a lot of people, and that was a small one.

My thoughts go out to all those suffering and trying to recover from this disaster in Japan.

Dianna Russell, Photographer

Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 5:05 AM on 03.15.11

->> I came across a very good resource site on the Earthquake and Tsunami
http://www.google.com/intl/en/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html

And a Facebook page from the videographer living in Tokyo who shot the amazing YouTube video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MR7u8xSr-8 ) that everyone has been posting on their Facebook pages:

His new facebook page is here http://www.facebook.com/ThroughWesternEyes

This is just heartbreaking. Continued prayers to the people of Japan and their families and friends. Thankful Drew and Bert's family members are safe.

Dianna Russell, Photographer

	Springfield \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 5:17 AM on 03.15.11
	->> Correction ... the YouTube video was not shot by James MacWhyte. He was trying to show the contrast in what the Japanese media was showing as compared to what the western media has been broadcasting. http://tinyurl.com/4bps8xw Sorry about the confusion.

Bill Ross, Photographer

Colorado Springs | CO | USA | Posted: 9:34 AM on 03.15.11

->> I arrived at my home last night after spending the past week and a half in Tokyo. I have the utmost respect for the Japanese people after witnessing how they responded to this disaster. They never panicked. I suppose being used to having earth quakes, I believe they have the drill so memorized they just did what they were trained to do. BUT they never lost their repect for each other and handled it all with such civility and duty. Their calmness kept me calm (this was my first experience with earth quakes). Though, I could see in their eyes that this was NOTHING they've ever felt before.

I was in one of those "earth quake proof" buildings when the quake hit. The building swayed, rolled, up and down for what seemed like an eternity. It lasted for at least 2 minutes. Even though Tokyo was a good 100+ miles from the epicenter, it was still a pretty strong quake. I talked to many of the Japanese people there in Tokyo, and they all said that this was biggest quake they've ever felt in their lives.

My prayers and thoughts are with the Japanese people in this very tough time.

Steve Ueckert, Photographer

	Houston \| TX \| \| Posted: 10:24 AM on 03.17.11
	->> Adorama has provided an interesting synopsis of how the recent events in Japan have impacted the camera industry and a glimpse of what lies ahead. http://www.adorama.com/ALC/News.aspx?alias=UPDATED-Japan-Photo-Industry-Aff...

Jeff Loy, Photographer

	Hurst \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 2:17 PM on 03.17.11
	->> Nachetwey's photos from Japan [some graphic content]: http://lightbox.time.com/2011/03/17/devastation-james-nachtweys-pictures-fr...

Matthew Sauk, Photographer

	Sandy \| UT \| United States \| Posted: 3:09 PM on 03.17.11
	->> thanks for the link Jeff. It literally looks like a bomb went off. The amount of destruction is unimaginable. The amount of time it will take to clear that out and fix it, wow. And we thought NO was bad, damn

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