February 22nd Earthquake, Christchurch NZ

[FallenAngel]

For those of you who are interested:

Let's compare the figures:

September 4th Earthquake
- Magnitude: 7.1
- Depth: 10km
- Struck at 4.35am on a Saturday, most people were asleep in their homes, therefore the larger buildings would not collapse on them
- The epicenter of the quake was 40km West of Christchurch
- 0 Missing
- 0 Fatalities

February 22nd Earthquake
- Magnitude: 6.3
- Depth: 5km
- Struck at 12.51pm on a Tuesday, people were out and about the streets, working, having lunch without suspicions
- The epicenter of the quake was 5km North of Christchurch
- Buildings were also heavily weakened by the original quake
- The majority of the city has no power or water
- 300 People Missing - Currently
- 75 Fatalities - Currently (55 identified, 20 unidentified)

I've added a few videos for you to watch regarding the quake:

[video=youtube;BfcWraeZvcw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfcWraeZvcw&feature=aso[/video]

[video=youtube;KetOf15Q3lc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KetOf15Q3lc&feature=relmfu[/video]

[video=youtube;aH-DTbBHbzw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH-DTbBHbzw&feature=featured[/video]

[video=youtube;opsiKirDfdE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opsiKirDfdE[/video]

[video=youtube;iS-0dvLaIFs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS-0dvLaIFs&feature=relmfu[/video]

As you can see, yesterdays quake was much more devastating than the original quake.
Prime Minister John Key announces that this may be 'New Zealand's Darkest Day'.
It is unlikely that anyone missing under the rubble is still alive.
Christchurch is receiving help from Australia, USA and Britain. Thanks guys!


I'll try to update the figures tomorrow.

 

[Lab_Rat]

That is very impressive damage. Sorry your country is having to go through this. I'm sending positive thoughts your way.

 

[FallenAngel]

That is very impressive damage. Sorry your country is having to go through this. I'm sending positive thoughts your way.

Thanks lab.

 

[Haydn24]

Sorry to see no survivors found today all the best.

 

[bgourami320]

I saw this on the news, sorry this had to happen. Wish you all the best of luck and will
definately say a prayer.

 

[Rbishop]

Massive destruction. Hope the recovery goes quickly for all you folks!

 

[Lupin]

I'm sorry to hear that, FA. Glad you're safe. That's what matters.

 

[FallenAngel]

Sorry to see no survivors found today all the best.

Yeah, it's not going well..

I saw this on the news, sorry this had to happen. Wish you all the best of luck and will
definately say a prayer.

Thanks Bonnie.

Massive destruction. Hope the recovery goes quickly for all you folks!

You could say that again, with all of the aftershocks more buildings are likely to crumble.

I'm sorry to hear that, FA. Glad you're safe. That's what matters.

Thanks Lupin! TU MADRE! Lol

 

[shaynablizard]

That's unbelievable! It's very sad to see that kind of destruction. It's times like this that heros emerge, and sometimes there are incredible survivor stories. I hope more survivors will be found and rebuilding can begin quickly.

 

[msjinkzd]

horrendous