Another quick update: The Russia earthquake
(Courtesy ABC10 / KXTV Sacramento) Yes I’m a GLINTS disaster relief volunteer, responding to the aftermath of earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan since 2011. Several people reached out to me for more details and info. I don’t claim to be an expert about these natural disasters. The best I can tell you is Japan was able to avoid a potential tragedy, as there was little damage in the country and for that matter, a surprisingly little amount of harm elsewhere. We even received a tsunami advisory here in Southern California, more out of caution. I’ve posted this photo at least several times, nonetheless it reminded me about the potential power of any tsunami. This particular photo was taken in Kamaishii, the ship being carried about a mile inland by the power of the 2011 tsunami. Eventually this ship was taken apart piece by piece since there was no crane or any other equipment capable of moving the ship back to the ocean. To see this firsthand was truly humbling. (Courtesy...