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6.3 and 5.9 Earthquakes Hit Christchurch New Zealand February 22 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Prelim. reports are saying violent shaking, phones down, streets flooded from broken water pipes, and the cathedral is down.

Thinking of you Sally. Be safe!

Source:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8214609/powerful-earthquake-strikes-christchurch
Powerful earthquake strikes Christchurch11:00 AEST Tue Feb 22 2011

By ninemsn staff

A huge earthquake has struck Christchurch that has reportedly brought buildings down.

Witnesses say the Christchurch Cathedral and surrounding buildings have been destroyed.

Witnesses have said there would be deaths this time, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Christchurch resident Sean Scanlon said it was the biggest quake since the original September 4th quake.

Power and phone lines are out.
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

http://www.3news.co.nz/Christchurch...quake/tabid/423/articleID/199309/Default.aspx

...Christchurch Cathedral is reported as being very badly damaged. Christchurch Hospital is also very damaged; medical student Sarah McArthur says:

"So scary, whole hospital is a massive mess. Stuff fell off the ceiling and there are massive cracks in the stairwell, Much. much scarier than any before."

The town centre was packed with people at the time the quake struck.

Avonside, which was hit badly in the last quake was also badly hit. Traffic is said to be very bad.

Christchurch resident Simon Bosma works in the central city - he says skyscrapers were swaying in the central city.

Mr Bosma says buildings close to his work are "completely destroyed" and water is bubbling up through concrete payements.

Phone lines are down in Christchurch...
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Deaths in Christchurch quake
Posted at 1:18pm Tuesday 22nd Feb, 2011

Bodies are being pulled from under the rubble in Christchurch Streets after a major earthquake at lunchtime today.

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck at 12.51pm today, leaving parts of the city without electricity and water.

The spire of the cathedral in the central city has collapsed and there are reports there are people inside the building.

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Damage in the city is severe. There are reports of bodies being pulled from a bus in Columbo Street.

...

http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/11386-deaths-christchurch-quake.html
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

...

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said an emergency operation was being set up.

In the central city the earthquake felt as violent as the 7.1 earthquake on September 4.

"This is obviously a dreadful, dreadful aftershock, it felt more like a new quake to me," he told Radio NZ.

"What I can see from where I'm from... there's a significant amount of additional damage."

He said pipes were burst on the street.

"The waste water pipe has broken."

There were unconfirmed reports of serious injuries, he said.

"Emergency services now have the incredibly difficult task of moving through a city which is evacuating itself from the central city area."

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http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1488542/Unconfirmed-reports-of-NZ-quake-fatalities

Official Police release:

Major earthquake in Christchurch
22 February, 2011 - 13:55

A major earthquake in Christchurch at 12.51pm has caused widespread damage and injury.

The central city is currently being evacuated as reports are received of widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Multiple fatalities have been reported at several locations in the central city, including two buses crushed by falling buildings. A doctor and emergency services are attending.

Other reports include multiple building collapses, fires in buildings in the central and persons reported trapped in buildings.

All available police staff are assisting with evacuations and emergency responses.

Christchurch Hospital is not evacuated and is in operation. No injuries reported at Christchurch Airport.

Defence forces have been called in to assist.

IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

Triage centres have been established for people with injuries at:

- Latimer Square, Central City
- Spotlight Mall, Sydenham
- Sanitarium, Papanui

Police advise that people who have evacuated their homes or buildings should report to their nearest Civil Defence sector post - usually schools.

Further updates will be issued as available.

A media briefing will be advised as soon as possible later today.

ENDS

Stephen Hill, Police District Communications Manager
Mob. 027 4363701
MEDIA PLEASE NOTE: Cellphone services may be unavailable.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/27193.html
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

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Christchurch Cathedral in ruins after today's earthquake. Picture: Oliver Winkler Source: The Advertiser

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/...h-in-new-zealand/story-fn6bqpju-1226009981203
 
Re: New Zealand Earthquake Info

Re: New Zealand Earthquake Info

The Fire Service have confirmed to two radio stations that there have been deaths from todays 6.3 Earthquake in Christchurch.
22 February 2011

At least one person was confirmed dead after after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch caused buildings to collapse and streets to crack and flood this afternoon.

The Fire Service confirmed to Radio New Zealand that there had been "deaths" and to Newstalk ZB that there was at least one dead.

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=126757&fm=newsmain,nrhl


Report: People trapped after NZ quake

By REUTERS

SYDNEY - People are trapped in buildings in the New Zealand city of Christchurch after a strong earthquake caused extensive damage and cut power, witnesses told local television.

....

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2011/02/21/17357396.html
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41709359/

...erald reporter Jarrod Booker said the Tuesday shake lasted approximately a minute and was extremely violent — rocking buildings back and forth.

He said people had left buildings and were out on the streets where tarmac had cracked and water mains had burst, causing extensive flooding.

News media showed tweeted pictures of crumpled buildings, bricks from buildings piled on smashed cars and concerned residents checking damage.

Television stations reported multiple fatalities were confirmed, but no exact count was available.

Mayor Bob Parker said he was "thrown quite a distance" by the earthquake.

"That was, in the city central anyway, as violent as the one that happened on the 4th of September," he told Radio New Zealand.

Parker told the radio station there were scenes of "great confusion" on the streets, and that roads were jammed as motorists tried to get out of the central city...
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

#CHCH Quake Update 2

From The Ministry of Civil Defence, this site gets updated regulary, so do check back!

magnitude 6.3 earthquake has occurred 10km south-east of Christchurch at 12:51, February 22, 2011. Depth (focal depth): 5km.



Damage assessment (1430hrs):
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is assessing information with the assistance of scientific advisors and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups.
The National Crisis Management Centre has been activated.

MCDEM is standing up all available Urban Search and Rescue teams. An Australian team has been put on call.

Temporary accommodation is currently being organised for those displaced. Looking at erecting tents in Hagley Park

The hospital has been evacuated and several rest homes are also being considered for evacuation.

There is major damage in the Christchurch CBD, and there are a number of people with significant injuries.

MCDEM is working with the Ministry of Social Development and the Police to re-establish contact with Christchurch civil defence.
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Sally Furniss, Vice President of FluTrackers, and her family are ok. I spoke to her on the phone from Christchurch and she tells me:

1. She can smell burning rubber,
2. There are fires,
3. The water service is out,
4. Sewer lines are broken,
5. Some roads are impassable,
6. The bridges are out.
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

People in the affected area should:

Expect aftershocks. Each time one is felt, drop, cover, and hold on.

Check yourself first for injuries and get first aid if necessary before helping injured or trapped persons.

Assess your home or workplace for damage. If the building appears unsafe get everyone out. Use the stairs, not an elevator and when outside, watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines. Stay out of damaged areas.

Look for and extinguish small fires if it is safe to do so. Fire is a significant hazard following earthquakes.

Listen to the radio for updated emergency information and instructions.

Do not overload phone lines with non-emergency calls.

Help people who require special assistance - infants, elderly people, those without transportation, families who may need additional help, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.

[...]


http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

The shallow nature of this quake will cause more damage (just like Haiti). It was only 3 miles deep.

The new 5.6 aftershock is only 6 miles deep.

That is in contrast to the 6.4 quake 770 miles NNE of Auckland (about 12 hours earlier) that was 349 miles deep.

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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Recent New Zealand Earthquakes

Reference Number: 3468666
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 3:48 pm
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth: 5 km
Details: 10 km south-west of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3468635
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 2:50 pm
Magnitude: 5.5
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Lyttelton

Reference Number: 3468630
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 2:39 pm
Magnitude: 4.0
Depth: 8 km
Details: 10 km north-east of Lyttelton

Reference Number: 3468631
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 2:37 pm
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth: 5 km
Details: 30 km south-east of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3468608
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 1:46 pm
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth: 5 km
Details: 10 km east of Lyttelton

Reference Number: 3468595
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 1:21 pm
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth: 5 km
Details: 10 km east of Diamond Harbour

Reference Number: 3468581
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 1:04 pm
Magnitude: 5.7
Depth: 6 km
Details: 10 km south of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3468575
NZDT: Tue, Feb 22 2011 12:51 pm
Magnitude: 6.3
Depth: 5 km
Details: 10 km south-east of Christchurch

[...]
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Feb 22 2011 - Christchurch badly damaged by magnitude 6.3 earthquake

Christchurch has experienced a major earthquake centred south of the city, and severe damage and casualties have been reported.

Last updated February 22, 3:00 pm

Shaking intensity in the city was much greater for this earthquake than the magnitude 7.1 earthquake from last September, or any of the aftershocks. The highest shaking was recorded at Pages Road Pumping Station at 188 %g, with readings of 127 %g at Heathcote Valley Primary School and 107 %g at Hulverstone Road Pumping Station.

This is due to the proximity of the epicentre to the city and the shallow depth. We will bring your more information as it becomes available.



Media links:
http://www.geonet.org.nz/news/feb-2011-christchurch-badly-damaged-by-magnitude-6-3-earthquake.html
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

No wonder there's been so much damage.

Reading Sally's last comments on the old NZ thread, it's clear they didn't finish repairs to water dams, etc.

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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Google map showing primary and aftershocks (9 as I type this):

Massive earthquake hits Christchurch

A shallow magnitude 6.3 earthquake has rocked the South Island city of Christchurch today.
6,138 views - Public
Created on Feb 21 - Updated 5 minutes ago
By nzh

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