One of my coworkers was in Sri Lanka.

[TXlib]

She went there to visit family... I hope she is OK.

[ewagner]

1. Hope she's Okay

I can't believe there wasn't any warning system in place in Sri Lanka.

[qnr]

3. Not a lot of tsunamis in the Pacific - they'll probably put one up

now though.

[MnFats]

7. Actually, the main impact was in the Indian Ocean.

most tsunamis occur in the Pacific.
Japan has an extensive warning system.
In fact, there is supposed to be a warning system in place for the Indian Oceanbut most of the affected countries are too poor to take part.

[qnr]

8. Right, meant western Pacific/Indian Ocean. And expense is

the main reason. The warning network mostly follows the "ring of fire" from South America through Japan.

[paula777]

2. Have you found any news sites that are naming the US fatalities?

My dads in Thailand right now and I keep hearing americans died but they don't name them. Have you seen any sites where they name them?

[qnr]

4. Someone mentioned Living Planet having an area. Not sure

whether it's an area to facilitate communications or list casualties thought.

[TXlib]

5. No.

I can't imagine they'd have the means to get that info out right now. Anyway, I'm sure they're not posting it out of consideration to the family -- not the best way to be informed your loved one is dead.

[MnFats]

9. any word on your pop?

thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this incredible tragedy.

[qnr]

6. Hope everyone is ok. This whole situation is a real blow. n/t