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New Zealand Earthquake 2011 Photos and Videos: Christchurch Quake
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by MROliver | February 21, 2011 at 06:12 pm
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Christchurch Earthquake 2011
One of the Earthquakes Today Involved a 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake That Hit Christchurch in New Zealand
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Seven people have been killed, buildings have been toppled, people are trapped, fires are breaking out, and buses have been crushed in a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, the second earthquake in five months.
This earthquake struck at about 12:51pm Tuesday February 22, (23:51 GMT on Monday), and only had a depth of 4km (2.5 miles).
Bodies have already been shown on local TV being pulled out of the rubble.
“It’s huge, it’s just huge,” a priest told a TV reporter outside the remains of the city’s stone cathedral, part of which had been reduced to a pile of large sandstone blocks.
“I just don’t know whether there are people under this rubble,” he said, before he appeared to add in a quiet voice: “I think so.”
The epicentre of the quake was centered about 10 km southwest of Christchurch, and the damage is widespread.
Phone lines and avenues of communication are damaged and getting information from the region may be difficult for some time.
The New Zealand Herald reported that phone lines in the area were out, roads were cracked -- in some cases lifted as much as a meter (1 yard) -- and water mains had burst, flooding several streets.
New Zealand's transit authority told TVNZ that it had been unable to reach its staff in Christchurch and at the Lyttleton Tunnel, which is near the epicenter.
It is being reported that the city's 106-year-old Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament has also partly collapsed.
The airport is closed until further notice.
All planes headed for the airport are being diverted and no planes are currently taking off.
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Gailugirl (not verified)at 19:02 on February 21st, 2011
I was in Christchurch in January 2011. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Christchurch. A beautiful city ruined.
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J Barry (not verified)at 20:29 on February 21st, 2011
Spent 14 weeks in Aus/Tasmania/NZ. Were in Christchurch in November and were literally within stone-throwing distance of the Cathedral; saw the aftermath of the earlier earthquake and the recovery of the residents - were impressed with their resiliency and lack of self-pity.The Cathedral was city center. I can't imagine how they can retain the character of the city without it as the focal point. Hope they can restore it and the focus it has on city life.Nearly in tears over this development; these folks don't deserve this. Am sure they will survive without complaint; that's their nature.Still quite a loss. Will look to help in some small way to show our appreciation for what the people of NZ and their wonderful land are.
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Elisabeth Leith Strain (not verified)at 21:30 on February 21st, 2011
My heart goes out to you New Zealand. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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bernadette sotelo Philippines (not verified)at 22:20 on February 21st, 2011
New Zealand at its lowest, let us all pray that God grant them the serenity to accept the things that occurred today and courage to stand again. You'll always be in my prayers as this the only little thing i can share and help.
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Namasivayam (not verified)at 22:43 on February 21st, 2011
Christchurch was my home 23 years ago. Often have lunch at Chathedral Sq and my office was at Cashel street few blocks away. Very sad to see the state of the city now. Very sad indeed. Met the nicest people in this city. It gave me hope and start of my life. What can I do to help!!
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AaronTHL (not verified)at 11:58 on March 17th, 2011
We can pray together. God's people are mighty people. We can do all things with Christ who Strengthens Us. When we pray together, we can do the mightiest of the mightiest. God bless them. God is good. He provides Miracles for us. Lets Pray ! :D
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AaronTHL (not verified)at 12:00 on March 17th, 2011
We can pray together. God's people are mighty people. We can do all things with Christ who Strengthens Us. When we pray together, we can do the mightiest of the mightiest. God bless them. God is good. He provides Miracles for us. Lets Pray ! :D
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zia usman (not verified)at 22:54 on February 21st, 2011
oh a terrible thing to happen. i was there a few months back and woke up at midnight due to a after shock - and that was terrible. just imagine this quake. phoon. May Allah have mercy on these good people and take away all their problems.from sri lanka
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Lee-ann South Africa (not verified)at 22:58 on February 21st, 2011
My family and I are moving to Auckland NZ in 2012. This does not change our mind still. Our prayers are with the poeple and country of Christchurch NZ.
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kOBUS VAN ZYL (not verified)at 23:00 on February 21st, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Thinking about the wonderful people of the Elms Hotel where we as the S.A. Disabled Team stayed from 11 January to 30 January
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S Reddy (not verified)at 23:08 on February 21st, 2011
To all the people of New Zealand, My prayers are with you.
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shihaam orrie (not verified)at 23:15 on February 21st, 2011
My thoughts and preys are with the people of Christchurch New Zealand i've got family their but thank God they all ok!
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Olly Trimble (not verified)at 23:25 on February 21st, 2011
To all my friends in Christchurch my prayers are with you, such devastating news, stay strong for each other I can't start to imagine what you are going through. Many blessings.
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Maree Bagnall (not verified)at 23:37 on February 21st, 2011
We are totally shocked by the images and news coming out of Christchurch. We are all thinking of you in your hour of need. Keep strong and support each other. Maree
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derekroast (not verified)at 00:22 on February 22nd, 2011
We will be over in April, our thoughts and sympathy goes to the families and friends killed in the earthquake, your ozzie cousins are thinking of you all
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Gwyn (not verified)at 00:28 on February 22nd, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for all those in Christchurch
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Jeffrey diola (not verified)at 01:09 on February 22nd, 2011
i'll pray for all the people in new zealand that they can build new houses again by the help of the NZ government
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Jeffrey diola (not verified)at 01:10 on February 22nd, 2011
i hope also that all the filipinos there are okay
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T Ngatokorua (not verified)at 01:33 on February 22nd, 2011
I hope that ALL people in christchurch are ok and hope that they recover from this dreadful tragedy. A beautiful city didnt deserve this, just didnt deserve this.
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Lynne Mac Nair (not verified)at 02:46 on February 22nd, 2011
Beautiful city of my birth. I have longed to see you again and now it will never be quite the same. Praise God my family is spared. My heart goes out to those less fortunate.
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Paige Bastable (not verified)at 09:30 on March 9th, 2011
i feel sorry for you paige bastable
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katrina bradley (not verified)at 02:58 on February 22nd, 2011
may the people of christchurch find the strength to overcome what cruel nature has brought down on them
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Amantha Induwara Ranasinghe Kodithuwakku (not verified)at 20:13 on February 25th, 2011
may the triple gem will bless the KIWIS to come back from this violent,cruel,wicked horrible disaster
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francis irene pretorius - frank heyes (not verified)at 03:26 on February 22nd, 2011
trust that my cousins joyce & dr. john louw are ok if they are still there. strength & blessings to the city & all its people always wanted to visit!
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Vibhor Mehta (not verified)at 04:24 on February 22nd, 2011
I feel very sorry 4 all this.Please GOD help people in Christchurch.Amen
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Maj. Ruhul Amin (Retd.) (not verified)at 04:29 on February 22nd, 2011
My prayer for the affected people and the city, so that they get the mental strength to overcome the loss and come back to life at the earliest. May ALLAH BLESS us ALL.
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Bret Beets (not verified)at 05:03 on February 22nd, 2011
Thoughts go out to you all.
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sanel (not verified)at 05:09 on February 22nd, 2011
We are shocked by the news and pictures of Christchurch. Our thoughts and sympathy to our friends and families killed in the Earthquack. Always be in our prayers as this is the only thing I can share and think.
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Dharmendra Naidu (not verified)at 13:02 on February 22nd, 2011
We are with all those who are suffering as a result of this natural calamity, you are in our prayers everyday and we are asking the almighty to provide you with strength to cope.
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Peter Quinn (not verified)at 13:56 on February 22nd, 2011
New Years Day 2010, I was sitting in a sunny Cathedral Square admiring this beautiful city.Having traveled from Lancashire, England, I spent 3 days in this stunning city.Above all I was captivated by the friendly, kind and welcoming people. Ironically, in the early hours of this morning I was looking at my photos and map of the city - remembering my visit.Heard the news on the BBC World service about 4am and couldn't believe it!Words can't express the sense of desperate sadness, impotence and shock that I feel for these wonderful people.