Deborah Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 earthquakeAre any posters there? This looks scary. It looks like there were fatalities: earthquake in NZ
ttribe Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 earthquakeAre any posters there? This looks scary. It looks like there were fatalities: earthquake in NZPahoran lives there. Given that he's still trading barbs with critics on the "other" MDB, I'm thinking he wasn't affected by it.
MorningStar Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 My cousin's husband watched an old building crumble right in front of him. Luckily he was in a more stable building and their home is still OK. Everyone in the family is all right. Sad for those who lost loved ones.
Calm Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 What a shame. Christchurch Cathedral was stunning. I wonder if they will be able to save any of it.Looking around you can see that building codes are worth it though. The most recent estimate I saw was 65 dead.
thesometimesaint Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 From the NEWS they're still digging people out of the rubble. Still to soon to tell how many will be found alive, and how many dead.
Pahoran Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Fortunately I don't have any loved ones there. I can't imagine what the people there are going through right now.This earthquake, though considerably weaker (at 6.3) than the one last September (at 7.1) was a lot closer to the city, and the epicenter was also a lot closer to the surface.There has been all sorts of damage in the Christchurch CBD. The spire of the cathedral collapsed and fell through the roof into the nave.75 people are confirmed dead. There are hundreds of other people still missing and unidentified bodies in morgues that won't form part of the official death toll until they are identified.Two buses were crushed when buildings fell on them.A 26-floor hotel is expected to collapse at any time.It's all pretty horrendous.Regards,Pahoran
MorningStar Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 My cousin has been dealing with the aftershocks for so long and the last time she mentioned them, she said they were causing her "stress wees". Not fun wondering how much more their house can take.
Bikeemikey Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 My Mum was on the top floor of the CTV building that collapsed. She was lucky to be rescued only minutes after the impact. If looks as though there are over 70 people still trapped in the rubble. This is a real tragedy.
MorningStar Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Wow! So happy for you. Is she doing OK?
Bikeemikey Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Yeah in major shock but physically fine.Cheers.
jana at jade house Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 we have students and colleages and friends on staff at the uni in Christchurch. Computers and lasers scrambled on the floor, everything needs to be recalibrated, lack of funding will probably cause trouble continuing some research- but our folks are thankfully hale and hearty- but the mess makes me want to weep for them.
CQUIRK Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Looks like the quake has done more damage to the families then to the buildings themselves http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/nzealandquakeviolence
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