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February 22, 2011
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You've probably heard on the news that Christchurch (my hometown) was hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The magnitude was less than the 7.1 quake during September, but the epicentre was shallower and much closer to the city center than last time.

The damage is far greater that the last quake, and there are 65 reported deaths, with many more likely. I've been keeping an eye on facebook for posts from friends and family, and many have checked in. Since net and phone lines are down in a lot of places, I won't get too worried about silence from the rest of them for a few days.

It's crazy to think that I was there only a few weeks ago, and aside from the numerous demolition sites, everything looked quite normal. I even felt a 5.1 quake when I was there, which was slightly surreal when the bed shook me awake, but there was pretty much no damage from that.

And you're probably noticed in my gallery, I took a photo of a bridge that was damaged by the September quake. - [link]

I guess now I'll go back to monitoring the various channels to find out how everyone is holding up.
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:iconmikeschwarz:
It is really a pitty... have been in Christ in 2010 before the great quake... hopefully I am back in the early 2013... wish you da best...
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:icontherealwazzar:
Yeah, this latest batch of quakes is the last thing they need now. I was there a month ago, and the ground was getting pretty stable - nothing over a magnitude 3.5 the whole time. Now it's back to a few shudders a day.
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:iconbarbaramoran:
Oh God! I'm sorry to hear about this :( and the losses so sad
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:icontherealwazzar:
well, I don't know anyone who died in the quake(s), but I don't doubt that some of my friends would know someone.

If this keeps up, I'm wondering if the city will recover. I know they are capable of it, I'm just not so sure if they're willing. So hopefully the ground settles enough for people to get back to their lives :)

And now for some humour and ingenuity out of the whole situation :)
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:iconbarbaramoran:
I understand, it's sad even thought I don't know anybody.

Hopefully it won't happen again in a while, I'm sure they'll recover just fine :)

man! that was hilarious! :lol: so funny! =P
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:iconkoenken:
~Koenken Mar 1, 2011  Professional General Artist
I have seen pictures and video from the quake and it did not look good. I have been keeping the people in Christchurch in my mind hoping that their are not too many more deaths and that the rebuilding can start soon.
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:icontherealwazzar:
It sounds like just the one quake caused all the deaths. Rather unfortunate that there were deaths at all, but as far as I know, there haven't been any since.

Now let's just hope they have the will to rebuild again. :ohnoes:
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:iconkoenken:
~Koenken Mar 24, 2011  Professional General Artist
It is sad to hear about the deaths.

I hope that they will be able to rebuild again.
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:iconokavanga:
Yes - It's dreadful news - we were there a few months ago. I've posted our sympathy, but there's little to be done here except keep them in mind.

David
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