Significant damage is also expected in of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and Tennessee, northeastern Arkansas and northwestern Mississippi as well as in areas of southeast Missouri outside the Bootheel. In addition, hundreds of moderate earthquakes (magnitude 5.0-6.5) and thousands of smaller (magnitude 5.0- 4.0) earthquakes occurred in between the larger earthquakes and continued shaking the area for several months. You may be interested in the Holy Desperation video on youtube. This year, 5/23 is Iyar 15 the day Israel complained in the wilderness (flesh pots of Egypt Exodus 16:1-4). The following video from 2012 of Pastor Shane Warren on Sid Roths Its Supernatural show also touches on many of the same events that you have included in your post from David Wilkerson. Officials in the Prime Ministers Office say that Syrian President Assad demanded that one principle upon which the international talks will be based is that the Golan Heights be considered occupied territory that must be returned to Syria. Does that speak anything to you? Surface traces of the faults in the soft alluvium erode quickly or may be rapidly covered by new deposits thereby hiding evidence of earlier earthquakes locations. Joseph Mercola He began to see the visions at about 3 A.M.. But its like a pop bottle ready to explode the loss of life will be major if we continue to defy God over Israel we will regret it. Christy Johnston But the New Madrid quakes affected an area two to three times larger and 10 times larger than the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake, which is now estimated as a 7.9 magnitude. Darrel, I checked the map in Patricia D s comment and there does appear to be a southeast component to the island. Please pray I have the courage to share if The Lord leads and that I share it 100 percent accurately as if I were a recorder and The Lord was simply pressing play. People expect it at the new Madrid but no one expects the nyc area which does have fault lines as well. To be right with God, is the best preparation. It is such a hard and sobering word but I feel at some point God will open the door and allow it to be spoken if it is His will. What difference will our prayers make among those caught in coming destruction? now again if you dont think its true look up prophetess Dr.Patricia Green back in the 1960s her husband was invited by some earth scientist who kept big huge take up a whole room maps of The United States geological make up not just anyone was invited to look. I cant find anything about it. Your gift will return to you in full-pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. I know we, What Im hoping people will get out of this post is a willingness to see the powerful, commanding God of, Hi Katherine, there are multiple issues with the gap theory between Gen. 1:1 1:2. I didnt mark the date of my first dream (which was about 5 years ago) but in it He showed me 9-23 is when something really big will hit. Very sobering. Saints please lets unite in prayer for NYC. The experts told us that the earthquakes and the fracking were not related but just a coincidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDolHW7CfA4, Great post, I remember that when I watched Ken Peters on prophecy club, I saw the rapture, he said that he saw an earthquake so massive in destruction that they didnt even bother to send in rescue teams to look for survivors. WebNew Madrid seismicity is spatially associated with the Reelfoot rift and may be produced by movement on old faults in response to compressive stress related to plate motions. Infowars has more information about the quake. and all that has been happening. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Have a professional assess your homes structure for quake vulnerabilities, then repair or reinforce any damaged or weak points. Thank you ALL for the linksread them all Very informative! (I think of it as 10 min. Current knowledge about the faults system within the NMSZ is obtained by studying seismograph recordings of the seismic waves produced by the frequent small earthquakes. In 1811 and 1812, a swarm of at least three massive earthquakes struck near New Madrid, the largest of which exceeded a magnitude 8 and caused violent, damaging shaking in an area 10 times larger than did the 1906 earthquake. When you recognize that youre living in Babylon, youd better plan your exit. Give, and you will receive. http://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sakura16/160419_fuji.html. We are ready to do Your will for the Kingdom!! Folks I feel the need to remind many-dont forget pet supplies. And they shall be My story back in 1994 I was still a new baby christian The Lord choose to give me a serious of endtime dreams. The dream it always starts with me standing in downtown Des Moines, Iowa on the Westside of what use to be downtown next to the Des Moines River. The earth quakes in OK are the result of the hundreds of wells dug by the fracking industry to dump filthy fracking chemicals. When I shared it the morning, my husband said, we have to leave NOW. You know to use your authority in your area. Between 1995-2004 Oklahoma had 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of 3 or higher. Robert F. Kennedy Jr Ezekiel 33:6. According to the U.S Geological Survey, a temblor measuring magnitude 2.5 occurred in southeast Missouri near the city of Howardville, 100 miles west-southwest of Princeton, on Saturday at 3:08 p.m. Wow! As usual, predictions are not something scientists are comfortable making. Yes All this was caused by the New Madrid Faultline and the 3 earthquakes that hit 1 will be triggered by the Great Lakes triggering The New Madrid. Bob Jones Earthquake Prophecies. Our souls prosper because we meditate in Gods Word day and night. The Lord has put it on my heart to pray for the people of Japan. Another one of Davids books I have been searching for is AMERICAS LAST CALL. For those who are preparing, for what could be coming in the future, being a Ham Radio Operator, would be a good hobby to have! We, the true believers, are the foundation that God is going to use to usher in revival after this. Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176 I heard the Golan heights was one of the most vital areas for the protection and security of Israel because of its location and topography. The Mississippi River has strong connections with water ways going up into the Great Lakes flooding states over a series of 3 earthquakes. Many strange geologic events are happening around Mr. Fuji already, God have mercy on Japan! GB all. http://www.infowars.com/a-new-madrid-earthquake-is-coming-and-america-will-be-shaken-like-never-before/. Adding the 6.2 & the 7.1? Remember, most earthquake injuries come from falling objects and debris, not the actual movement of the ground. I write this in humility, because I have baggage too. Centre for Research on Globalization I always wondered if God had intentions for my family and I to move but never felt any leading to do so. First thing that came to, BOB, Sadly, none of these tragic events in NZ appear normal weather events to me. But then I realized that it wasnt a real quake at all. Where I live the street people sense that some kind of major change is in the winds. Jun 24, 2021. Thst means a very slow internet after a quake, and then possibly the big IT companies never recovering. Address: In this video, Shane goes into some detail from his prophetic dream(s) about the New Madrid fault line as well as some exciting predictions about the substantial growth in the price of silver. WebA 2004 HAZUS report prepared by FEMA, based on a 7.7 earthquake occurring in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, estimates earthquake damages to be $296 billion dollars across These seismic waves, trapped by the softer sedimentary rock in the Rift and Embayment and amplified by the softer sediments above, cause the duration of long-period shaking to be about 3045 seconds in some areas, including Memphis, Little Rock, and Paducah, Kentucky. Everyone please, please pray like never before for mercy and that God would show us what to do to prepare. Ive heard much about the New Madrid faultline over the years and Im fully convinced that if that super-quake ever occurred, we would be under water here very quickly. Its the prepping part he doesnt agree with. Many people weve tried to talk to about this think we left in fear and not faith. What ever we have to go through will truely dim when we see HIM face to face. Its very frustrating and saddening when I know the world is moments from falling apart and he wants to spend money on materialistic things. Be prepared and be aware for ANY sudden event over the next 2 weeks and beyond. DDTo answer you question about the Madrid fault, if I remember correctlyin John Kilpatricks dream Can any of you folk show me where they would be posted? Chris, John McTernan has also written and spoken extensively on the New Madrid fault line . If He chooses not to, and it is our time to go, all the better as far as I am concerned! Her cousin told her she is sensingsomething is coming. This earthquake-prone region has been extremely active in the past and scientists predict it will be just as active in the near future. Of course these are largely man-caused earthquakes (oil industry effects) but still. Theyll have to discover that on their own. Last summer, we believe God told us to flee Babylon shortly after He woke us up from complacency we had fallen into. United States. Shelley, What does this mean for you and me? You could see land past the state capital but it was over 6miles plus away. Some of the details involved in this prophecy include an unzipping of the fault so powerful that it'll and yet church bells rang there. Its become, Oh Danielle: I am so sorry. Simon Braker See http://youtu.be/87l4512Q4rY. In St. Louis, Missouri, many homes were damaged beyond repair as the quake toppled chimneys. You know to pray in the Spirit and let God use you. New Madrid Fault Zone Waking Up: When it Occurs -It WILL Be the Big One. Said this will happen when US moves to force Israel to Caroline Diadem http://injesuschrististand.blogspot.ae. (Isa. http://preparingfortheperfectstorm.com/john-paul-jacksons-prophetic-headlines/, An earthquake will occur that divides the Mississippi. Oil was recently discovered thereon the Israeli side but Syria has claimed the territory. It is projected to be a 9.0 followed by huge tsunamis. Mark, if you think that book is something which in the early 80s I was reading to keep up with the news, his 1985 book Set the Trumpet to Thy Mouth is even better and the Chapter 1 is entitled The Destruction of America in which he says in one hour this nation will be no more yet when I was in a Spirit filled Seminary in 1985 virtually all my professors rejected the book as being too harsh. In the second chapter of his 1974 book The Vision, hestates: The United States is going to experience in the not-too-distant future the most tragic earthquakes in its history. Kathi Pelton Official websites use .gov Now if you dont think this can all happen back in 1812 there was a major earthquake from The New Madrid Faultline it killed around 2000 people and caused The Mississippi to have inland tsunamis that triggered the epicenter of the Great Lakes causing seismic activity. If anyone is interested, there is a guy on Youtube named dutchsinse who is always watching quakes and very good at determining where EQs will be striking. In Missouri, the report estimates a direct economic loss of $69 billion dollars and nearly 87,000 damaged buildings. I have felt for sometime that David was a New Testment prophet. We can relocate in about 15 minutes or less! Altoona is 30miles from Des Moines Indianola is 20miles away, I was made to understand this by God in downtown Des Moines you have the Des Moines River and the Raccoon both had merged. I too have been wondering if anyone else thought these earthquakes could be the precursors to what David Wilkerson described in his vision. I hope that you and your family are safe. I cant shake it and it would be very unexpected. I will plan to check on this. I plead with you all to join me in intense intercession for the NYC area. Whitney Webb. The Great Lakes will be affected not once but several times by earthquakes. The basic single story log buildings, which are in fact a very earthquake resistant type of construction, often shifted or sunk as parts of the areas submerged and flooded. My husband started a job on the Mississippi River at an oil refinery about 6 months ago. Ethan Huff I heard of John Paul Jackson recently but I have not seen any of his prophecies that have come to pass. The U.S. position on the issue is unchanged, Kirby told reporters during a daily briefing at the State Department in Washington. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3480680/Terrifying-simulation-shows-Pacific-Northwest-decimated-megaquake-Cascadia-fault.html. The numbers associated from the crash seem to point to a window from the 19th of Nisan to the 24th of Nisan for the eruption of Fuji. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' (the "Department") website can be translated into many different languages using Google Translate, a third-party service that provides automated computer translations of webpages. God has hedged us in with His protection and nothing can touch us there. I totally agree Mark. Sharon if you are answering me I am looking not for JPJ prophecies but those that have come to pass. That was back in 1994, over 22 years ago, and still, not a portion has come to pass. I was so blessed to have a man from AZ send a copy of RACING TOWARD JUDGEMENT in giving him another of SET THE TRUMPET TO THY MOUTH. On Dec. 16, 1811, the first of three major earthquakes and numerous aftershocks struck what is now known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a series of Im in the same boat too but I do feel as though I am making some progress. And all on the eve of Passover. I had to look around and see if we were actually having an earthquake. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back., https://www.paypal.com/donate?business=D9WWAPRNLKZ2L¤cy_code=USD, If you are uncomfortable with those options. Back when there was only the big three on T.V,. I, like many of you, trust him as a mouthpiece of the Lord. John Paul Jackson would receive some of his prophetic words in the form of Headlines. By selecting a language from the Google Translate menu, the user accepts the legal implications of any misinterpretations or differences in the translation. I would like to hear more about thatwhat do you mean? I dont believe this is considered a peace agreement at all. Even today those URM old buildings, which have not been retro-fitted with safety features, are especially susceptible to earthquake damage. But for This reminds me of a vision I received a week or so ago. Shelly,yes I believe we need a few things like what your daughter mentioned also.May the Lord Jesus guide us. Millions of people would perish on one single day. Friday Today we received something from a person of the Spirit of God. you have left in your comment Katherine:. Mary and Sandra, Ive also lifted both of you and your husbands in prayer to our Father. http://penitenziagite2016.blogspot.co.nz/2016/04/the-start-of-global-economic-crash.html. Website is best viewed in web browser Brave. For some reason the 23 is significant. How to Know You Are Going to Heaven
On the right side of the word, was a large, BLACK DOT. If it could help anyone. These earthquakes were felt and recorded in personal journals as far away as Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. The enemys plans will be thwarted by the Lord if Gods people are aware and act accordingly. Now your job is stop worrying and start loving him unconditionally for where he is at. The Day After Tomorrow holds many truths about the coming destruction of America. WebTecumseh's prophecy: Preparing for the next New Madrid earthquake: A plan for an intensified study of the New Madrid seismic zone: Series title: Circular: Series number: Alan Macleod I warned him of the prophecy given about the Mississippi River becoming the Mississippi SEA before he accepted the job but he doesnt really believe in all of this. I will share the dream with you all its a dream that starts always the same but leads into other prophetic things concerning Iowa. . As she walked past me toward the door I noticed that she was walking more like a man than a woman and then she adjusted her groin area, and I knew that this was definitely not a woman. The earth is reeling in both hemispheres and all around the globe. S. Renee Felder That day is Erev Pesach, or the night of the Seder meal as Pesach begins. Any timeframe? We had the fracking come into Arkansas really heavy a few years back. And after that, on multiple occasions, came the dreams of this massive earthquake hitting nyc. I truly beleive that it represents Babylon. Monique Bizet Circular She spends her time doing exactly what the Lord tells her to do (getting prepared for what He is bringing) Yesterday she called me and while we were talking she asked if I had heard of the earthquakes that happened in Japan. He, too, has been interviewed on this subject on Sid Roths show. An official website of the United States government. I believe this flash dream pertains to the electricity going out. I wonder if this is the area? To prepare your home, here are some tips from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government: Fasten shelves,mirrors, picture framesand similar objects securely to walls preferably not over beds, sofas, or other places you may sit. I believe this is another one! This animation shows the simulated ground motion of the Earths surface that could occur in the central U.S. region for a magnitude 7.7 strike-slip earthquake on the southern section of the New Madrid seismic zone. That matches up a 6 month delay from the 9th of Cheshvan which is a day on the Hebrew Calendar when several severe quakes have struck. I was familiar with David Wilkersons book The Cross and the Switchblade, and I have been a supporter of Teen Challenge for years. This is an area very near to, and involved with, the New Madrid fault zone. I feel that sometimes the most unstable people are also the best at sensing the voice of God. I recommend to all his book, Gods Plan to Protect His People in the Coming Depression, written in 1998. In the affected areas be prepared to spend the night in cars or outdoors because large earthquakes often have large fore and aftershocks. In saying this, I, Phil This is a methodical, well-planned, and well-funded effort to destroy the American middle class, the countrys backbone. . They are scheduled to be voting this week on Friday April 22 !!!! Cmo saber que vas al cielo? And I hadnt heard about the false superchurch/spiritual Babylon, vs. the real end times remnant. I turned and started running toward my kids to tell them we needed to get out of there right away because I thought that these people were there to do us harm. Whatever evil had been planned was thwarted by observant people. WebExpected shaking intensity of a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on the New Madrid central fault. So I will endeavour to answer the specific re:. While not as well known for earthquakes as California or Alaska, the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), located in southeastern Missouri, northeastern Arkansas, western Tennessee, western Kentucky and southern Illinois, is the most active seismic area in the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains. For Butler, Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Perry, St. Louis (including the city), Lincoln, Pike, Marion and Lewis Counties the estimates are 0.02- 0.2% killed, 0.1-1% seriously injured, 1% building collapses and 10%with severe structural damage. Please pray for my family z3 family. Yes the status of the buildings there is very concerning. giant cracks or vast chasms have formed,Already. I know people tuned into this website get these points. When I am hesitant about SOUNDING the ALARM, or putting out an ALERT, I am reminded that, as a WATCHWOMAN ON THE WALL, I need to be obedient, and share what I was shown, so the people can pray & prepare! If I dont, then I am responsible for any harm that might come.. Jesus will take care of us. That is my approach and thats why I think its working. Glasgow Prophetic Centre Earthquakes happen much father down in the earth than Fracking ever Goes!!! Kathy, that is interesting, my bother and his wife live on a farm north of Montezuma, IA. After The Cross and the Switchblade, the church embraced Wilkerson but turned against him when he followed up with The Vision. I go to church and even though he doesnt believe he will still come because he wants our kids to see us united and lately our pastor has been doing some excellent sermons! This suggests to me a massive humanitarian crises that will unite Catholics and Protestants over night to relieve suffering, so it could be triggered by the fulfillment ofhis other warning about a mega-earthquake. (Bright ), Kathleen: His economic collapse prophecy said it would happen very soon. 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