'Deaths' after quake hits Christchurch in New Zealand

Gerald · 02-21-11, 10:19 PM

Brendan Burns, MP for Christchurch Central: "The situation is pretty desperate"

Multiple fatalities have been reported after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, police say.

The tremor, which hit at 1251 (2351 GMT on Monday) only 10km (6.2 miles) south-east of the city at a depth of 5km (3.1 miles), caused widespread destruction.

The fire service said numerous people were trapped in buildings, while the mayor said there was "great confusion".

The damage is said to be far worse than after September's 7.1-magnitude quake.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12533291

Note: 22 February 2011 Last updated at 03:05 GMT

Feuer Frei! · 02-21-11, 10:23 PM

Yea, saw this on the news here today, not good.

Gerald · 02-21-11, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Yea, saw this on the news here today, not good.

No good news

the_tyrant · 02-21-11, 10:41 PM

Christchurch is a beautiful place.
Hope everyone's all right

frau kaleun · 02-21-11, 11:01 PM

Many good thoughts going out in that direction.

Feuer Frei! · 02-22-11, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

No good news

Pardon?

kiwi_2005 · 02-22-11, 12:21 AM

At least 17 dead.

Since the first quake to hit Christchurch back in September 2010 there has been small aftershocks every couple of weeks. Warning signs. A big one was going to hit that city again sure enough it did.

Update: Radio says 67 dead

Castout · 02-22-11, 12:33 AM

The depth is very very shallow. When one large one hits and you're in a building try to get out ASAP.

But if it is a strong quake people may find it very difficult to run away or even standing.

The safest is always to get out of building every time one started imo
I know experts would probably advise to find safe cover but imo out in the open will still be far safer.

02-21-11, 10:19 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	'Deaths' after quake hits Christchurch in New Zealand Brendan Burns, MP for Christchurch Central: "The situation is pretty desperate" Multiple fatalities have been reported after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, police say. The tremor, which hit at 1251 (2351 GMT on Monday) only 10km (6.2 miles) south-east of the city at a depth of 5km (3.1 miles), caused widespread destruction. The fire service said numerous people were trapped in buildings, while the mayor said there was "great confusion". The damage is said to be far worse than after September's 7.1-magnitude quake. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12533291 Note: 22 February 2011 Last updated at 03:05 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Christchurch is a beautiful place. Hope everyone's all right __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

02-22-11, 12:21 AM	#7
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	At least 17 dead. Since the first quake to hit Christchurch back in September 2010 there has been small aftershocks every couple of weeks. Warning signs. A big one was going to hit that city again sure enough it did. Update: Radio says 67 dead __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

02-22-11, 12:33 AM	#8
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	The depth is very very shallow. When one large one hits and you're in a building try to get out ASAP. But if it is a strong quake people may find it very difficult to run away or even standing. The safest is always to get out of building every time one started imo I know experts would probably advise to find safe cover but imo out in the open will still be far safer. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

02-21-11, 11:01 PM	#5
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Many good thoughts going out in that direction.