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On Sky, Michael Watkins was left on his own overnight for a bit, but he's now been joined by the Sunrise presenter (not sure of his name).
They're now asking for anybody in affected areas, eyewitnesses, or if you've talked to family who are there to email them - and send pictures.
Apparently CNN US are simulcasting CNN International.
On Sky, Michael Watkins was left on his own overnight for a bit, but he's now been joined by the Sunrise presenter (not sure of his name).
They're now asking for anybody in affected areas, eyewitnesses, or if you've talked to family who are there to email them - and send pictures.
Apparently CNN US are simulcasting CNN International.
JW
Thanks. It hasn't been too nice watching all of the coverage. One remarkable quirk of fate was having so many off duty journalists and broadcasters in the region on holiday.
Roland Buerk of the BBC also had a remarkable tale to tell from Sri Lanka. I didn't get the chance to hear John Irvine's, on account of ITN not being available out here.
I feel that the newscasters I watched on duty yesterday ALL did a good job in relaying events. Mike Embley was very good and Nik Gowing even better (I am not a fan of Nik, but he presented well yesterday).
Deborah MacKenzie was very sombre, dressed in black on the overnights.
Anjali Rao also handled herself very well on Sky.
I would pay tribute to the newscasters who all did a good job yesterday. And even more of a tribute to the people of the affected nations. Having been in the area on several occasions and even yesterday eventually managed to speak to a local Thai friend in Phuket, I was amazed and overwhelmed by his version of events.
He kept telling me that all he could do was run and run and run and not look behind. "James, it was very strange, because the weather was very hot and sunny. Not cloudy or windy. But then this big water come from no where and we all surprise because there is no wind and cloud and only sunshine and very hot. But this big storm came..."
Here in Dubai, I complain when the traffic is bad. In London, we complain when the tubes are on strike.
Tsunami December 2004 Asia - puts it all into perspective, doesn't it?
Roland Buerk of the BBC also had a remarkable tale to tell from Sri Lanka. I didn't get the chance to hear John Irvine's, on account of ITN not being available out here.
I feel that the newscasters I watched on duty yesterday ALL did a good job in relaying events. Mike Embley was very good and Nik Gowing even better (I am not a fan of Nik, but he presented well yesterday).
Deborah MacKenzie was very sombre, dressed in black on the overnights.
Anjali Rao also handled herself very well on Sky.
I would pay tribute to the newscasters who all did a good job yesterday. And even more of a tribute to the people of the affected nations. Having been in the area on several occasions and even yesterday eventually managed to speak to a local Thai friend in Phuket, I was amazed and overwhelmed by his version of events.
He kept telling me that all he could do was run and run and run and not look behind. "James, it was very strange, because the weather was very hot and sunny. Not cloudy or windy. But then this big water come from no where and we all surprise because there is no wind and cloud and only sunshine and very hot. But this big storm came..."
Here in Dubai, I complain when the traffic is bad. In London, we complain when the tubes are on strike.
Tsunami December 2004 Asia - puts it all into perspective, doesn't it?
CA
It's unfortunate then that Sky is completely wrong. A tidal wave is a result of meteorological conditions, most often happening when a storm combines with high tidal conditions. A tsunami is a destructive wave caused by the seismic effects of an earthquake, seaquake or underwater volcanic eruption.
I'm not sure what explanation Sky have given for "tidal wave" being the appropriate term, but sadly that is wholly inaccurate.
Well, as ever, you are blinkered in your criticism.
Everyone from BBC News Online to the Washington Post were describing them as 'tidal waves'. I personally think that is not the real tragedy of the event, but obviously it distressed you to such a significant extent that you felt the need to comment.
As for Sky, I haven't seen too much of it because I've been in Paris over Christmas, but didn't see anyone from their New Delhi bureau on there, which I thought was strange. French TV has been pretty impressive, but then they are always breaking into regular programming for even the most minor of stories, so no suprise they've gone all out on it.
BBC LDN posted:
North East posted:
i was surprised that Sky was reporting it as a tidal wave when all the other channels were refering to it as a Tsunami- and even explaining how the two are different.
It's unfortunate then that Sky is completely wrong. A tidal wave is a result of meteorological conditions, most often happening when a storm combines with high tidal conditions. A tsunami is a destructive wave caused by the seismic effects of an earthquake, seaquake or underwater volcanic eruption.
I'm not sure what explanation Sky have given for "tidal wave" being the appropriate term, but sadly that is wholly inaccurate.
Well, as ever, you are blinkered in your criticism.
Everyone from BBC News Online to the Washington Post were describing them as 'tidal waves'. I personally think that is not the real tragedy of the event, but obviously it distressed you to such a significant extent that you felt the need to comment.
As for Sky, I haven't seen too much of it because I've been in Paris over Christmas, but didn't see anyone from their New Delhi bureau on there, which I thought was strange. French TV has been pretty impressive, but then they are always breaking into regular programming for even the most minor of stories, so no suprise they've gone all out on it.
CO
I woke up at 0930GMT and saw David Eades' big face. Doesn't his shift end at 0730GMT? Was I still dreaming?
thegeek posted:
Gillian Joseph and Simon McCoy on Breakfast from News 24
David Eades is on World
and Paula Middlehurst has joined Greg Mylam on Sunrise
David Eades is on World
and Paula Middlehurst has joined Greg Mylam on Sunrise
I woke up at 0930GMT and saw David Eades' big face. Doesn't his shift end at 0730GMT? Was I still dreaming?
DV
If anyone is interested in the facts surrounding the Earthquake itself there is an excellent page on the U.S. Geological Survey website. It seems to have been an extremely complex event from the description given there.
The aftershocks of which there have been over 20 would have counted as being major earthquakes themselves.
I also note that this has been classified as a Great Earthquake.
The aftershocks of which there have been over 20 would have counted as being major earthquakes themselves.
I also note that this has been classified as a Great Earthquake.
MA
It's unfortunate then that Sky is completely wrong. A tidal wave is a result of meteorological conditions, most often happening when a storm combines with high tidal conditions. A tsunami is a destructive wave caused by the seismic effects of an earthquake, seaquake or underwater volcanic eruption.
I'm not sure what explanation Sky have given for "tidal wave" being the appropriate term, but sadly that is wholly inaccurate.
Well, as ever, you are blinkered in your criticism.
Everyone from BBC News Online to the Washington Post were describing them as 'tidal waves'. I personally think that is not the real tragedy of the event, but obviously it distressed you to such a significant extent that you felt the need to comment.
As for Sky, I haven't seen too much of it because I've been in Paris over Christmas, but didn't see anyone from their New Delhi bureau on there, which I thought was strange. French TV has been pretty impressive, but then they are always breaking into regular programming for even the most minor of stories, so no suprise they've gone all out on it.
Just because the majority are saying something, doesn't make it correct.
It's stories like this which bring home the large ammount of resources the BBC can call on around the world. Even on Boxing day they got correspondents in Jakata, Delhi, Madras, Thailand, Sri Lanka to name but a few. BBC World even got a long interview with the President of Sri Lanka
Marcus
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cat posted:
BBC LDN posted:
North East posted:
i was surprised that Sky was reporting it as a tidal wave when all the other channels were refering to it as a Tsunami- and even explaining how the two are different.
It's unfortunate then that Sky is completely wrong. A tidal wave is a result of meteorological conditions, most often happening when a storm combines with high tidal conditions. A tsunami is a destructive wave caused by the seismic effects of an earthquake, seaquake or underwater volcanic eruption.
I'm not sure what explanation Sky have given for "tidal wave" being the appropriate term, but sadly that is wholly inaccurate.
Well, as ever, you are blinkered in your criticism.
Everyone from BBC News Online to the Washington Post were describing them as 'tidal waves'. I personally think that is not the real tragedy of the event, but obviously it distressed you to such a significant extent that you felt the need to comment.
As for Sky, I haven't seen too much of it because I've been in Paris over Christmas, but didn't see anyone from their New Delhi bureau on there, which I thought was strange. French TV has been pretty impressive, but then they are always breaking into regular programming for even the most minor of stories, so no suprise they've gone all out on it.
Just because the majority are saying something, doesn't make it correct.
It's stories like this which bring home the large ammount of resources the BBC can call on around the world. Even on Boxing day they got correspondents in Jakata, Delhi, Madras, Thailand, Sri Lanka to name but a few. BBC World even got a long interview with the President of Sri Lanka