She further advises that the hotel will be delivering food and water to the bungalows for as long as the lockdown lasts. Minimum flight duration : 0h50 Distance from Tahiti : 259 km The good reasons to visit The lagoon, one of the most beautiful in the world with crystal clear waters, dotted with heavenly islets which have earned Bora Bora the name of "Pearl of the Pacific". 30 minutes later a bellman in a golf cart pulls up outside to deliver me to 5-star luxury on higher ground. Whale watching should involve a professionally trained guide who will have the skills to determine the whales activity phases (such as socializing, resting or moving). Some 90% of the islands have a townhall, mayor, council, firedepartment, local police and gendarmes whom are all well briefed and trained in how to react and have a prepared emergency plan with evacuating procedures etc, all coordinated locally and by the HC's office in Papeete. Dont worry too much if it starts raining heavily as most rain showers are over within 10 to 20 minutes and it will dry up pretty quick because of the heat. The most severe natural disasters worldwide. They pick up guests and bring them to the store to learn about Tahitian black pearls (and of course shop a little though I dont buy anything). Shes waving a list of names and shouting that a boat is on the way to take us to the airport. For more information, please see our Anyone hear a report? My stay in Tahiti is truly just a stopover, Bora Bora is the main event. Luckily, Bora Bora lies just outside of the main hurricane belt which is why hurricanes rarely occur in Bora Bora. He assured me that the cyclone is being monitored by the hotels via the Tahitian government authorities and that for the moment, they are not advising any evacuation of the island. It's just not possible. Waves of more than a metre were recorded there earlier. Stat. Lagoon water temperatures, of 26C (80F) and above, mean that you can swim every month of the year at the beautiful Bora Bora beaches . Swell. I think the way they managed the situation was good considering no one died (after all, it is a tropical cyclone were talking about). I hadnt given the hotel my flight arrival information Im happily surprised to see him. I take advantage of the free shuttle and head into town figuring I can get a cab or bus from there to the hotel. This is likely because they were all sleeping soundly instead of plotting an overthrow. Firstis the time of year in relation to the weather. We finally get in the air and as we approach Bora Bora 40 minutes later, I realize Im going to miss out on one of the most exciting parts of coming to Bora Boraflying over the stunning lagoons on approach to landing on the motu. So thats where our little group spends most of the next few hours. By Jimmy Kimmel, Contributor Host, Jimmy Kimmel Live Mar 14, 2011, 01:16 PM EDT | Updated May 25, 2011 Bora Bora Pictures Bora Bora Map Bora Bora Guide All Bora Bora Hotels; Bora Bora Hotel Deals; Last Minute . To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. There is, however, one big plus to staying at Hotel Tiare both before and after Bora Bora. Just a bit nervous that it might all be too much in the event of a Tsunami Warning/Watch to board a boat from the islet of Le Meridien to get to the main island of Bora Bora with little time to react. The last one to pass through Bora Bora was Cyclone Olii in early 2010, . When planning what to bring to Bora Bora , it is good to consider what season you are going in. Additionally, one person was injured. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. But cyclones are rare and this is the only time of year I can visit, so I went for it anyway. Tsunamis in Bora Bora? To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Tip: In Bora Bora, hurricanes are actually referred to as cyclones. . They are all American and two are even from Atlanta (my hometown). If you are far enough offshore, there is nothing being tossed around that can kill you. Japan's meteorological agency issued tsunami warnings in the early hours on Sunday and said waves as high as three metres (9.84 feet) were expected in the Amami islands in the south. Thanks for reading this post about Bora Bora natural disasters and storm season. For them to be able to just forget about the earthquaketo be able to stop any recovery.regroup.and get everyone to higher ground in less than 10 minutes was nearly impossible. Many people are killed by tsunamis when they are hit by floating debris or smashed into buildings or walls. High Season: May to October. So, you can imagine how excited I was about my upcoming trip to Bora Bora on Round-the-World #5 this year. A tsunami advisory was also in effect for the U.S. and Canadian Pacific coast, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said. Where do tsunamis most often occur in the world? Ok, fine. Tsunami in Tonga, rising waters in Polynesia. If you can not find shelter then use a coral friendly sun block and a rush guard to avoid sun burn. I will be in the french polynesia from March 1st to March 12th. That is plenty of time to make any necessary evacuations.even from the motu hotels. lindabora Bora Bora via Tahiti Level Contributor 2 posts 5 reviews 3 helpful votes 4. (I later learn that the hotel cut power to the bungalows on purpose to force everyone to evacuate). We drop our beers and run at a full sprint for our bungalows. Answer 1 of 6: Hi all, My husband was worried that Bora Bora was affected by the tsunami the other day. I start to wonder if this rain is ever going to stop (little did I know). On rare occasions, tsunamis can affect the Florida east coast with wave heights above 3ft (possibly 15ft in isolated areas during the most significant events), along with very strong and dangerous currents. The last major cyclone to pass through Bora Bora was Cyclone Oli which occurred in early February 2010. Luckily, on my 2nd day here it took an easterly turn away from Bora Bora and all is well. There was some damage to the island including severe damage to one hotel which had to close down. But, as is often the case, things didnt exactly go as planned. The temblor generated a nearly 10-foot (3-meter) tsunami measured from crest to trough according to preliminary data, said Chip McCreery, the director of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Did French Polynesia get hit by the tsunami? Thanks Patti. timor togel - Dirinya mengaku bahwa keinginannya untuk menjadi perempuan sempat ditentang oleh kedua orang tuanya, hingga akhirnya sang Ayah mulai menerima kenyataan tersebut ketika menyadari sang anak terlihat bahagia setelah menjadi perempuan. Earthquakes in Chile (Northern Chile) with a magnitude of 8.5. This means its both the hottest part of the day and the brightest. Yes, it's probably a bit annoying to have a red alert and have nothing come of itbut it's better to be safe than sorry! The tsunami caused damages in 6 further countries. Does anyone have any information about the recently issued tsunami warning? During the hurricane, thousands of people were evacuated and winds of up to 160mph were recorded. In a total of 13 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1837 a total of 2 people died in the whole French Polynesia (which is the size of Europe). I have never been so happy to be leavingparadise. My girlfriends & I decided to eat the cost of the airfare rather than risk 6 nights at the Four Seasons OTWB we had booked for 1/25-31. (The Novotels boat transfer fee was $60 if I had booked it.). Change up your hair care, there is going to be a rise in the amount of frizz in your hair. Tsunamis can also be brutal to all sorts of life forms underwater. Since 1837, there have been 13 tidal waves that have been classified as tsunamis in the whole of French Polynesia, causing just 2 deaths. The average temperature is 30 degree Celsius- 86 Fahrenheit. Finally! The only difference is where they are located. PARIS (Reuters) The first small waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile reached French Polynesia on Saturday, authorities said. Heiva takes place in July and is the highlight of local tradition and culture. Marc was on a layover in Tahiti and decided to hop on over to Bora Bora for a few days of R&Rbig mistake! Dedicated to answering your questions on moving to a more simple and relaxed lifestyle. See you soon on our beautiful island, Lindabora Report inappropriate content I share my concern about whether my flight to LA will still leave tomorrow morning. The sun reaches its highest point at noon. After takeoff, I chat up my French seat-mate, Marc, who relays his evacuation experience at the Sofitel (they were evacuated to the guest rooms at the Novotel next door and were allowed to stay in their individual rooms!). how about future tsunami generated from the after. The novotel rooms by the looks of the pictures seemed much more robust against hazardous weather than those bungalows, which makes sense they couldve stayed in their rooms. There is an infinately MUCH greater chance of a large magnitude earthquake causing a tsunami occuring for you right at home in Singapore than there is in Bora Bora. Swim decks have snapped off many of the overwater bungalows due to rising waters. With six nights on Bora Bora, my budget wont allow for $600/night hotels the whole time (and thats what they all are on this island, at a minimum). I had a couple on Bora Bora the 29 September. Im anxious to get outside and see what the storm has left behind. And for now, this is how Id like to remember it. There is an enormous sense of solidarity and you should really NOT worry and especially NOT change your holiday plans! The inter-island flights are rarely full because they have to carefully balance the flight loads between people and luggage. You couldve been in that bungalows that supposedly drifted overwater. Tahiti and her Islands has been designated as a sanctuary for these mammals. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-21676430', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight back to Papeete, then onto LAX, They did say how impressed in how the islanders, hoteliers handled the whole tsunami and never felt in danger. I am to report to the spa right away and they will provide us with further information once everyone is together. It depends on how close it is to a plate boundary. CNN reports a second quake on Wednesday evening in Samoa but no tsunami alert http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/01/samoa.earthquake/. Since the airport is on a motu, Air Tahiti provides a convenient free shuttle boat to the main town of Viatape. It is slowlyreally slowlymoving toward the ocean, but it's been happening for a very long time. One dream has stuck with me through thin and thick. Weather be damned, I think I can get used to this bungalow life! All of the turtles in the Meridien sanctuary are under three years old and too young to be released into the wild. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Tsunamis in Bora Bora? Yesterday there was about 3 ft between platform and water. The water creating a huge wave which might reach thousands of meters high. They emailed me on our Face Book page with pictures showing them sun bathing at the aorport dock waiting for their (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Bring light and natural fabrics like cotton or linen. Reassured, but still not 100% convinced, I also query the Conrads Front Desk Manager before I check-in. Alternatively, you may use, InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa, an IHG Hotel, InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, an IHG Hotel. And thanks to everyone for your concern. The situation spirals rapidly downhill from there. I hadn't seen or heard anything about it reaching that far, but does anyone know for sure? Poehere and Evelyn, thankyou very much. On Day #5, its time to move over to my final hotel for the week, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort. Theres a bottle of champagne waiting and a wide viewing window in the floor (known locally as Tahitian Television). In 2011 the tragic 8.9 Tohoky earthquake hit Japan, sending a tsunami warning across the Pacific. Unfortunately, for my next miracle, I will need to master walking on water if I want to leave my hotel room. Karine explains that we are waiting on a government minister in Papeete to give the OK for the hotels to release guests back to their rooms. The Trip Advisor reviews were mixed but it seemed to be the best budget choice in the area. Sometimes, you can listen to the males sing using a directional hydrophone. Bora Bora sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean which has a number of subduction zones around it far away. I really did not want to miss BoraBora as it looks the most exotic. Bora Bora is one of the few places in the world where you can swim with these magnificent mammals . Including all the windows & deck furniture on every guest bungalows. Because is a tropical island, the temperature is warm all year long, but it is hotter and more humid over summer. The first waves hit Gambier Archipelago at 10:50 a.m EST and Tahiti at 12:50 p.m. EST but Tahiti's seismological center said the waves were only 36 centimeters high. The lobby suffered the most damage with a few holes in the roof and damage to the boat docks. What else can we do? The bureau said it continued to monitor the situation but no tsunami threat had been issued to the Australian mainland, islands or territories. For a decent budget option on Bora Bora, try the Maitai Bora Bora instead. That's great!!!!! Answer 1 of 6: Hi all, My husband was worried that Bora Bora was affected by the tsunami the other day. Within an hour the room is stifling and lousy with flies. There are primarily two seasons in Bora Bora : the dry season and the wet season. The mountain in the centre of the island would provide significant refuge for people however, but the towns would still be damaged. Tensions are rising in the airport as the people toward the back of the line do the math. I was worried about the rescent earth quake in chilli and the tsunami that it generated. We leave on Thursday. But none of us have keys, so we have nowhere to go until they agree to release us. ATN did divert one (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Compared to other countries, Tsunamis therefore occur rather rarely. For my stay in Papeete, I have humble needs cheap, clean, and functional. As the number of days that have rain increase over December, January, February and March, you will want topack a light raincoat and comfortable shoes that are ok to get wet, like flip flops. Sent an email to the hotel itself to see what other measures they may have and waiting for a reply. This is due to the extremely short length of the runways on the smaller islands. Two plates subduct, one side is uplifted, this causes a huge column of water to be displaced, it splits in two with one going to land and one to sea, the one arrriving at the shore creates a surge of water. I had an OK night of sleep. Its easy to track hurricanes so youll know well in advance if a hurricane is approaching the island. About 50 of us (more than half of the hotel guests) are rushed onto the Hilton boat. Honestly, you would be in far more danger being at a oceanfront location in Singapore than you will be in Bora Bora. Though wood is a preferred material in constructing earthquake-proof buildings, it is perhaps the worst choice in a tsunami situation since it is easily uprooted and can cause further damage to other buildings. Looking at it from a satellite perspective it has a ring atoll around it which gives some small protection from waves but the waves will still reach the shorelines. I think it is a very interesting story to learn from and am glad that you posted. Hopefully the tsunami doesn't cause problems anywhere in the Pacific basin. One of the 118 islands of French Polynesia, surrounded by thousands of miles of Pacific Ocean, it's a favorite honeymoon spot. Answer 1 of 11: I will be in the french polynesia from March 1st to March 12th. The traditional drums, costumes, dancing on the sand and much more make it the best place to experience Bora Boras festive culture. Next, I raid the mini bar of the two Hinano Tahitian beers and finally sit down to my computer to e-mail my family and let them know Im OK. I recommend https://www.tohoraborabora.com because their 15 years of experience in the approach and the observation and respect of the animals. Within minutes we are back to the main dock and going thru the checkout process at a table with a cash boxsubstitutingfor the damagedfront desk. I count 12 mattresses, a mix of singles and kings. What you must realize is that it makes no difference where in the world you are staying, if a earthquake happens, the further away you are from the epicenter, the more time you have to react. Its about as helpful as dropping an ice cube into a pot of boiling water but at least its a start. Im currently stuck in PHL on my way back from a Kaizen (its one of those brain storming forms of management) in Orlando. I had to stay in the Quality Hotel overnight. A decent budget hotel in Bora Bora? Supposed to hit Hawaii in one hour or so, All islands except the Gambier archipel are still on red alert and the airport is still closed with not road traffic allowed either and those evacuated still up on the mountains. For some ideas, check out my list of the best things to do in Bora Bora when it rains. So no damage to FP??? Guests of other hotels reported free wi-fi (one hotel evacuated everyone to their business center), decent food, their own mattresses (oh, the luxury!) Additional reporting by Valerie Volcovici in Washington I ask, Does that mean you wont give me a key to my room? The response gives me pause, that is correct, Madam.. *Price shown is per person based on double occupancy and includes airfare from Los Angeles International Airport or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. We arrive at my new bungalow and its a twin of the one Ive been enjoying in the lagoon but with an excellent panoramic view. Not only will you pay more money over peak season, but you will be sharing the island with more people. Its enough to unnerve usand we head back inside the shelter. Slept through it. Throughout the year, several cultural or natural events will happen and you should really consider them for an even greater Bora Bora experience. Two-Island Package, Flights from Seattle. These let your skin breathe and will overall help you stay cooler. If you want to avoid the rare chance of a hurricane occurring while you are staying , book outside of November, December, January and February. Breeding females come to deliver their calves in the warm waters and the other adults come to find a mate while being sheltered from their natural off shore predators. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-21870410', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');InterContinental Le Moana) had very good evacuation protocol. I too will be travelling soon to Bora Bora and want to know asap if you guys get hit and how bad it is. About an hour after we arrive, the small Air Tahiti plane finally touches down on the motu and they begin checking people in. Before checking out at the Meridien, I spoke to the General Manager and asked him what they are advising guests to do. We are evacuating the overwater bungalows, he says, and are moving you to a hillside bungalow. This doesnt mean that you will always experience rain on your vacation, but chances are you will have a light shower or two, even if it only rains for 10 minutes, or only falls at night. Jese Tuisinu, a television reporter at Fiji One, posted a video on Twitter showing large waves crashing ashore, with people trying to flee in their cars. I am sorry that you had to go through that. As Bora Bora is located in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, it is vulnerable to tidal waves including tsunamis. Just about the time wed all given up hope and made peace with the fact that we are going to be spending another night here, Karine comes running up to the pool. any website that i can go to find information regarding tsunami in FP? So thank you for the post. What country is most likely to have a tsunami? All international flights arrive in the city of Papeete on the main island of Tahiti and inter-island flights go out from there. The make-up of the 80 guests in the room is about 50% Japanese with the other 50% split between Europeans and Americans. After 7 hours in lockdown with no end in sight, they announce its time for dinner. He said the change in sea levels observed did not follow a familiar pattern of tsunamis following earthquakes. Need more help planning your Bora Bora vacation? all the turtles have been corralled for safe-keeping within the lagoon. The rain has finally let up by day three, though the clouds persist. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. But eventually, we board just as the sun is setting over Polynesian paradise. So in love, in fact, that I confidently proclaimed it the most beautiful place Ive ever seen., Read More: Blue Lagoon Paradise in Moorea Island, French Polynesia. 6 Nights with Airfare from $3,439 Per Person*. The tsunami also reached Chile, United States, Russia, New Zealand. What a hysterical coincidence! Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes or other seismic eruptions on ground of an oceans and can cause massive tidal waves, which run with enormous force on land, causing great devastation. Due to Bora Boras location, they usually have at least 2 hours notice (often more) that a tsunami could be headed their way which is plenty of time to make necessary evacuations. Judging from our results, those of us at the Conrad got the shaft. I guess there are worse things. Due to the weather (curses!) Needless to say, after that, all field trips are canceled and its back to the fly-infested oven. The lobby, restaurant, bar, and pool are all right on the beach and the rooms are across the street surrounding a garden. I can speak for a fantastic job the 4 seasons did, and I heard others say the same. 15 Things You Didn't Know About Bora Bora | Travel TuesdaysSUBSCRIBE to ALUX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjPtOCvMrKY5eLwr_-7eUg?sub_confirmation=115 L. 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