SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Christchurch was hit by a 6.3 quake today, causing massive damage to most of the city and surrounding areas. This is the second major quake to hit NZ in 5 months. I know there are a lot of people mobilising on this side of the Tasman to fly over to anything they can to assist our Kiwi cousins. Here's hoping the death toll won't increase, unfortunately, New Zealanders are being told to expect more grim news. This is a dark day indeed and our thoughts are with you. News Link: Edited February 22, 2011 by Say What?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted February 22, 2011 They're not that geologically active historically, are there? I can't recall hearing of any in NZ before this recent bout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) A very, very sad day for the people of Christchurch. We think about you. Derk Edited February 22, 2011 by Derk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted February 22, 2011 Wow, 4km deep, that's just like right under your feets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,321 Posted February 22, 2011 Wow. That is terrible. Thoughts and prayers for those people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverbolt 104 Posted February 22, 2011 That is just terrible :/ hope the casulties drop down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Florian 394 Posted February 22, 2011 Just a week ago the southwest of Germany (where i live) was struck by a 4.4 in 20 Km depth. Only minor damages and luckily no casualties. My sympathy to the victims in NZ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+dtmdragon 2,686 Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Thanks for your messages of support this is something you always see on the news and think 'this will never happen to us.' I am I career firemen here in NZ and our Urban search and rescue teams (USAR) are part of the Fire Service and made up of 90% specially trained career firefighters. We quite often give our crew mates who are on the USAR teams a bit of s**t about it since they are constantly on call and carrying pages around that never go off and are all geared up to deploy anywhere in the world but never get sent. If only we knew....... Edited February 22, 2011 by dtmdragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,749 Posted February 22, 2011 Living in Earthquake Country, USA, I can totaly sympathize. My thoughts go out to all in NZ. Been though several major quakes, and I know how it feels. Very disconcerting to feel the solid ground roll like the ocean wrench kevin stein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+wilco 11 Posted February 22, 2011 My thoughts are with you guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
