Tsunami Animation Shows How Wave Spread

NOAA has put a fascinating timeline together along with some very interesting graphs that chart the wave triggered by the earthquake as it moved across the Pacific and affected coastlines. Apparently, early detection based on warning buoys collected data that helped them alert Samoa and other nearby islands several minutes before the wave hit, possibly saving hundreds of lives. The wave arrived in Pago Pago, American Samoa about 20 minutes after the earthquake. Click on the link below to see the animation:

NOAA Center for Tsunami Research

Tsunami Video Update: I Just Watched My Truck Float Past My Second Story Window

As promised, more tsunami video from the ground in American Samoa. Said the man who taped this while praying: "How am I doing? I just watched my truck float past my second story window!"

The flooding in the Philippines and Vietnam has also been equally devastating. For those who wish to contribute to disaster relief, please visit World Vision or the Red Cross. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this massive earthquake in the Pacific. And good news: the "Survivor" crew is safe. They were apparently taping there (that show's still on?)