MANILA, Philippines - Do natural disasters tend to happen on the 26th as opposed to other dates? Is it a coincidence or predestinated?
The topic about major disasters which occurred on the 26th is now a viral topic on social media and other blogsites. Though it's not new, netizens wondered why calamity like the recent Nepal earthquake happened also on the 25th-26th same day with other disasters in history.
Take a look on this list:
And why is it always "26"?
Other disaster (unnatural) in history was the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. It is the worst nuclear power plant accident in history in terms of cost and casualties.
Now, check out these Bible quotes:
Haggai 2:6: “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land."
"The Hebraic numerical value of the Hebrew letters of God's Holy name: YHVH is 26! Something to think about! This matches Haggai 2:6. He is shaking the nations! In His mercy and grace. He'll shake some to save many!," Buddhist blog moonpointer said.
Another Bible quote talks about calamity, the Proverbs 1:26.
"I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh." - King James Bible.
But, Proverbs 3:25-26 has a strong message to everyone:
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster, or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.
The topic about major disasters which occurred on the 26th is now a viral topic on social media and other blogsites. Though it's not new, netizens wondered why calamity like the recent Nepal earthquake happened also on the 25th-26th same day with other disasters in history.
Take a look on this list:
- The Rhodes earthquake 26 June 1926
- Kansu, China earthquake 26 Dec 1932 ( 70,000 dead)
- Turkey earthquake 26 Dec 1939 ( 41,000 dead )
- Portugal earthquake 26 Jan 1951 ( 30,000 dead )
- Yugoslav earthquake 26 July 1963
- China earthquake 26 July 1976
- Sabah Tidal waves 26 Dec 1996 ( 1,000 dead )
- Gujarat India earthquake 26 Jan 2001
- NE Japan earthquake 26 May 2003
- NE Japan earthquake 26 July 2003
- Bam, Iran earthquake 26 Dec 2003 ( 60,000 dead )
- Aceh Tsunami 26 Dec 2004
- Jogjakarta earthquake 26 May 2006
- Japan earthquake 26 Feb 2010
- Taiwan earthquake 26 April 2010
- Tasik earthquake 26 June 2010
- Mentawai Tsunami 26 Oct 2010
- Merapi volcanic eruption 26 Oct 2010
And why is it always "26"?
- 26 Jan 1700 North America Earthquake
- 26 Dec 1861 Earthquake in Egion, Yunani
- 26 Mar 1872 Earthquake in Owens Valley, USA
- 26 Aug 1883 Krakatau volcanic eruption
- 26 Aug 1896 Earthquake in Skeid, Land, Islandia
- 26 Nov 1902 Earthquake in Bohemia, sekarang Czech Republic
- 26 Nov 1930 Earthquake in Izu
- 26 Sep 1932 Earthquake in Ierissos, Yunani
- 26 Nov 1943 Earthquake in Tosya Ladik, Turki
- 26 Dec 1949 Earthquake in Imaichi, Jepun
- 26 May 1957 Earthquake in Bolu Abant, Turki
- 26 Mar 1963, Earthquake in Wakasa Bay, Jepang
- 26 Jul 1967 Earthquake in Pulumur, Turki
- 26 Sep 1970 Earthquake in Bahia Solano, Colombia
- 26 Jul 1971 Earthquake in Solomon Island
- 26 Apr 1972 Earthquake in Ezine, Turki
- 26 May 1975 Earthquake in N. Atlantic
- 26 Mar 1977 Earthquake in Palu, Turki
- 26 Dec 1979 Earthquake in Carlisle, Inggris
- 26 Apr 1981 Earthquake in Westmorland, USA
- 26 Mei 1983 Earthquake in Nihonkai, Chubu, Jepang
- 26 Jan 1985 Earthquake in Mendoza, Argentina
- 26 Jan 1986 Earthquake in Tres Pinos, USA
- 26 Apr 1992 Earthquake in Cape Mendocino, California, USA
- 26 Oct 1997 Earthquake in Italia
Other disaster (unnatural) in history was the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. It is the worst nuclear power plant accident in history in terms of cost and casualties.
Now, check out these Bible quotes:
Haggai 2:6: “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land."
"The Hebraic numerical value of the Hebrew letters of God's Holy name: YHVH is 26! Something to think about! This matches Haggai 2:6. He is shaking the nations! In His mercy and grace. He'll shake some to save many!," Buddhist blog moonpointer said.
Another Bible quote talks about calamity, the Proverbs 1:26.
"I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh." - King James Bible.
But, Proverbs 3:25-26 has a strong message to everyone:
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster, or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.
