6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:07 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
The damage looks worse than on Sept 4th.
I hope there are no deaths or serious injuries but I am doubtful looking at the news.
I am having difficulty even recognising some areas of the centre. Horrible hearing how shaky all the TV reporters sound but quite understandable. Strange to feel another aftershock and then see it mentioned whilst it's going on on the news
It is making me not want to live here any more- there has been so many aftershocks for the last few months and there is no way of predicting them
I hope there are no deaths or serious injuries but I am doubtful looking at the news.
I am having difficulty even recognising some areas of the centre. Horrible hearing how shaky all the TV reporters sound but quite understandable. Strange to feel another aftershock and then see it mentioned whilst it's going on on the news
It is making me not want to live here any more- there has been so many aftershocks for the last few months and there is no way of predicting them
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:12 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Hoping all in CHC are keeping safe and update us when they are able. News footage is terrifying...
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:13 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Thoughts are with you all.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:19 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Unspecified fatalities being reported......airport terminal looked unrecognisible.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:28 am
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Just said multiple deaths on UK news, pictures look awful.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:30 am
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Thoughts for everyone in CHC - hope you are all okay. Friend of ours got back from there this morning.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:30 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Seems like I'm the only one on here at the moment but most areas appear to be without power so hopefully are just not able to reassure us that they are ok.
I'm not surprised there has been more damage, it felt huge due to it being more shallow than the 7.1. It nearly knocked me over when it happened. House is fine though stuff all over the floor again.
Sounds like there's been damage to the airport and surroundings, I live near there and work just down the road. Think I've been lucky
I'm not surprised there has been more damage, it felt huge due to it being more shallow than the 7.1. It nearly knocked me over when it happened. House is fine though stuff all over the floor again.
Sounds like there's been damage to the airport and surroundings, I live near there and work just down the road. Think I've been lucky
Last edited by Persephone; Feb 22nd 2011 at 12:34 am.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:37 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Persephone - my Uncle and Aunt are at the corner of Johns Road and Main North Road - is that near you?
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Feb 22nd 2011, 12:41 am
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Anyone in Australia with concerns for family or friends in Christchurch ring DFAT on 1300 555 135
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:50 am
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Watching on Sky now... parts of the place look to be in a Hell of a mess.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:50 am
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Looks absolutely terrible on the news. Very sad to hear that there appears to be multiple fatalaties. Appears to be people trapped in the Cathedral too.
Thinking of everyone down there. Keep safe.
Thinking of everyone down there. Keep safe.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:51 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
The damage looks worse than on Sept 4th.
I hope there are no deaths or serious injuries but I am doubtful looking at the news.
I am having difficulty even recognising some areas of the centre. Horrible hearing how shaky all the TV reporters sound but quite understandable. Strange to feel another aftershock and then see it mentioned whilst it's going on on the news
It is making me not want to live here any more- there has been so many aftershocks for the last few months and there is no way of predicting them
I hope there are no deaths or serious injuries but I am doubtful looking at the news.
I am having difficulty even recognising some areas of the centre. Horrible hearing how shaky all the TV reporters sound but quite understandable. Strange to feel another aftershock and then see it mentioned whilst it's going on on the news
It is making me not want to live here any more- there has been so many aftershocks for the last few months and there is no way of predicting them
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:51 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
I hope you're all ok. Spoke to my friend down there and she was trying to get home and terribly upset. Quite graphic footage on the TV.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:54 am
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Phone lines out of Auckland are busy. Presume the rest of the Country is the same.
Feb 22nd 2011, 12:54 am
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Oh hell, just had another big one-the ground is still shaking. Just watched the whole house shake like it's made of jelly.