O friends, as we enjoy every bit of life, have we ever wondered what will exactly happen to us someday? Maybe you guys do not think about it, not even me sometimes.
But I have come to spread an article.
It is a warning for us all to realize who we are; we are not born to spend every single bounty on earth without us sparing a thought for those in need or deprived of the sharing of good properties.
I have come to tell you perhaps in a way similar but maybe with lesser authority as how Prophet Noah (peace and blessings upon him) had warned his people before they were drowned by a great flood. I have no Ark to save you. Only your own supplications to God will provide salvation; for it is He whose dominance is above the heavens and earth.
I am no messenger of God but just a man, like you, dear readers. One word which I would like to teach and the word which I hope you to remind me time after time lest I err;
Gratitude
Why am I telling you this? Let me share with you an article as promised above. Before that, the source of information could be traced via the link; http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20081216/tap-683-study-shows-singapore-safe-tsuna-231650b.html
Study shows Singapore safe from tsunamis
SINGAPORE: A study commissioned by the National Environment Agency (NEA) has confirmed that there is a low probability of Singapore being affected by a tsunami.
The two—year, S$1.3 million study was jointly conducted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Director—General of Meteorological Services at NEA, Foong Chee Leong, said the study showed that even major underwater earthquakes in nearby regions will have minimal impact on Singapore.
"Even under the worst case scenario of a great earthquake of magnitude 9 happening in the Manila Trench, because of the shallow water, by the time the waves arrives (in) Singapore, the energy will have dissipated, and also because of the distance and the slowdown by the wave, it takes more than ten hours for the first wave to reach Singapore," said Mr Foong.
The study also examined the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and found that the maximum wave height at Singapore was less than 0.3 metres, and it took 15 hours to arrive from Aceh.
Singapore usually experiences a tidal height of 1.5 metres at high tide.
When asked about the safety of people who might be in the water when the first wave hits, Dean of the College of Engineering at NTU, Professor Pan Tso—Chien said there was little danger.
"If you look at past records, as the wave comes in, those who are on the water actually feel like it’s a bumpy ride, that’s all there is. It’s those who are on the shore when the waves suddenly surge — that is where the problem is," said Prof Pan.
As buildings and housing estates here are built at a distance away from the shoreline, Prof Pan added that there was little risk even for those living near the beaches.
He said: "There isn’t any perceivable risk from what I could see, with a water height of 0.4m, plus minus. It comes on shore over beaches of 10, 20, 30m. And our people and buildings are typically far away from the beachline."
Should any of the beach areas near Singapore be at risk of a tsunami, the NEA has developed a response plan to activate and coordinate key agencies’ responses.
Alerts will be issued to the public and beach areas will be evacuated.
In conclusion, I will end today’s post with a quote of the saying of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him);
Hudhaifah r.a reported: The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “By Him in Whose Hand my life is, you either enjoin good and forbid evil, or Allah will certainly soon send His punishment to you. Then you will make supplication and it will not be accepted.”
At-Tirmidhi
To be continued, if God’s Willing…
Allah knows best
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