Holy moley...large EQ in Alaska

[flex]

7.2 and centered not too terribly far from Anchorage.  Got a text from one of my sons.  Stuff has fallen everywhere, the power went off, and there's still aftershocks.  So scary to be so far away from the kids.  Ugh.

[cleo29]

Wowza. Glad that they are ok!

[flex]

Big mess. I'm watching CNN and they are showing windows broken in office buildings in Anchorage, phone lines not working, local tv stations off the air. Oy.

[CurlyQ284]

That's awful, I'm so sorry. I'm glad they are ok though.

[calamity]

Oh no flex, I will be thinking of you and your family!

[goldengirlz]

That’s terrible and so scary!

[flex]

I just left there. Oy. No word from my granddaughter who is in school which is even closer to the epicenter. My son is flipped out, as he's in Anchorage, and wants to get to Wasilla. Thankfully his girlfriend has family out there who can get to her quicker.

[kath16]

I'm now seeing tsunami warnings everywhere. Praying everyone is safe <3

[sugarbear]

Oh no! Sending lots of good thoughts.

[dcn]

We lived there for a few years. I’ve heard from most friends. They said it was terrifying!

[mcsangel2]

I'm seeing there are some buckled roadways. That sounds higher than 7.0 or 7.3 or whatever.

[wildrice]

Oh no! I'm so sorry you aren't there, that must be extra tough. I hope all your loved ones are safe.

ETA: I actually have a cousin who lives in Alaska, and I just realized she's in Anchorage too. She's actually an EMT so even if she's safe, I bet she's going to have a rough day

[Deleted]

That's a scary size earthquake! Hope everyone remains safe and the aftershocks are minimal!

[mandymay]

Nov 30, 2018 13:41:49 GMT -5 mcsangel2 said:

I'm seeing there are some buckled roadways. That sounds higher than 7.0 or 7.3 or whatever.

Not necessarily, I think. The Northridge earthquake was 6.7 (I think, but under 7) and buildings and roads buckled then.

I hope everyone’s okay and that the aftershocks settle down!

[flex]

One of the overpasses has since completely collapsed.

[FrozenSunshine]

I’m glad to hear their safe.

My dad’s out checking road damage for the muni and said it’s unbelievable.

[jigsy]

The photos look unreal. I hope everyone is okay.

[insominac]

I saw video and it seemed so strong and like it went on forever.

[SwimDeep]

Prayers sent for you and yours, flex ... will be thinking good thoughts all through the night.

[dcn]

My friend there said the aftershocks are coming every minute or so. Her kids are really scared .