Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.

Strong and shallow M6.8 hits near the west coast of Honshu, Japan – tsunami advisories issued

Posted by Teo Blašković on June 18, 2019 Watchers.news

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.8 hit near the west coast of Honshu, Japan at 13:22 UTC (22:22 JST) on June 18, 2019. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 16.1 km (10 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).

A tsunami advisories have been issued for the following coastal regions of Japan: Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, and Noto area, Ishikawa Prefecture.

“A marine threat is present. Get out of the water and leave coastal regions immediately. Due to the risk of ongoing strong currents, do not enter the sea or approach coastal regions until the advisory is lifted,” JMA warns.

Tsunami forecast (slight sea level changes):

Slight sea-level changes may be observed in coastal regions, but no tsunami damage is expected.

The full warning follows:

Tsunami Warnings / Tsunami Advisories

Issued at 22:24 JST, 18 Jun. 2019

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Tsunami Advisories issued for the following coastal regions of Japan:
  YAMAGATA PREF.
  NIIGATA PREF.
  NOTO AREA, ISHIKAWA PREF.

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Tsunami Advisories have been issued for the following coastal regions of Japan:

  *YAMAGATA PREF.
  *NIIGATA PREF.,EXCEPT SADOGASHIMA ISLAND
  *SADOGASHIMA ISLAND
  NOTO AREA, ISHIKAWA PREF.

Tsunamis are expected to arrive imminently in the following coastal regions of Japan (coastal regions above with asterisks):
  YAMAGATA PREF.
  NIIGATA PREF.,EXCEPT SADOGASHIMA ISLAND
  SADOGASHIMA ISLAND

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Tsunami Advisory
A marine threat is present. Get out of the water and leave coastal regions immediately.
Due to the risk of ongoing strong currents, do not enter the sea or approach coastal regions until the advisory is lifted.

Tsunami Forecast (slight sea level changes)
Slight sea-level changes may be observed in coastal regions, but no tsunami damage is expected.
 

The initial tsunami arrived at Awashiuma at 23:05 JST (14:05 UTC).

Tsunami waves may reach their maximum height a few hours or more after initial waves. In some coastal regions, tsunami waves higher than those recorded may have arrived. Tsunami waves may be higher than those recorded at observation sites. 

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A destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, PTWC said.

The epicenter was located about 30 km (21 miles) WSW of Tsuruoka (population 99 820), 45 km (28 miles) N of Murakami (population 31 334), 47 km (29 miles) SW of Sakata (population 100 446), and 59 km (38 miles) SW of Yuza (population 17 082), Japan.

There are about 2 250 000 people living within 100 km (62 miles).

According to the USGS, 171 000 people are estimated to have felt strong shaking, 863 000 moderate and 8 327 000 light.

More than 9 000 homes across Yamagata and Niigata lost power.

Damage to roads have been reported but there have been no initial reports of fatalities.

No damage or irregularities were reported at nuclear power facilities.