M 6.3, South Island of New Zealand

[EMSC]

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/images/globes/-45_175.jpgMonday, February 21, 2011 23:51:42 UTC
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 12:51:42 PM at epicenter

Depth: 4.00 km (2.49 mi)





More... (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usb0001igm.php)

[BowMan]

Yes I felt that one. I'm about 6 hours drive from the epicentre and that felt like a bad one.
Looks like it's Christchurch again. Stronger than last years one. Let's hope they're all ok. The last one didn't strike during office hours. This one is at lunch time (1pm). Fingers crossed. Sending light thoughts to Christchurch (South Islands biggest city).

[BowMan]

Looks like a bad one.

[jjl]

omg who'se in New Z? *really afraid to ask the real question) A you with us?

[Fractalius]

http://www.3news.co.nz/Large-earthquake-hits-Christchurch---reports/tabid/423/articleID/199309/Default.aspx
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/latest.html
www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz animation of quakes since sept2010.

Seems to be a lot more damage than in the Sept 7.1 quake. Reports of collapsed office buildings is not a promising sign.

[Tane Mahuta]

We have a property in there, escaped damage from the last one, don't think I'll be lucky this time around. Homes can be replaced....but not lives. Love goes out to all!!!

[Fractalius]

Multiple fatalities are now being reported, news is coming out slowly.
Said to be far more violent than the September quake. Reports of collapsed office buildings.
Lots of liquification.
I am 1200 kms or so away so all well here. Will post more as I find it. This will seriously effect the future of this city.
So lucky there was no fatalities in September, but not so lucky this time.

[Tane Mahuta]

My Son attends Halswell Residential College, I hope he & everyone else is ok! He was there when the last 'quake hit. Just got word that he's ok, & the rest of the boys there..

[BowMan]

Tane...my thoughts with your son and his friends.

[SKIBADABOMSKI]

I have just flew out of Christchurch where I'd been for a month. At first there were constant after shocks that were meant to be after shocks from the previous earthquake. I live in Japan so I experience earthquakes quite often but these in Christchurch didn't feel the same. Several shakes a night sometimes.
The people of Christchurch are some of the nicest people I have ever met and they really don't deserve this. My wife just saw a video of the cathedral and burst into tears.
We was there 4 days ago.

So many friends I have to try and contact. Wow what horrible news to wake up to.

[BowMan]

Ok just felt another one...and I am in Dunedin...the after shocks are big too!

[Fractalius]

http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html
http://www.3news.co.nz/National/ChristchurchEarthquake/tabid/1438/Default.aspx

[aikya]

Another big one, apparentlly in the same area as the last one, and it's a shallow one.

How awful for those poor people....again.

My heart goes out to everyone there, and to all those who have family and friends over there too.

Tane Mahuta, I hope your son is safe and well.

[sandy]

To those from New Zealand and especially near the quake.

Prayers for blessings and safety.

[Fractalius]

Christchurch Hospital has been reopened after originally being evacuated and is now operating, with only one ward damaged. The tunnel to Lyttleton is closed and not much has been reported about the state of that township which was closest to the earthquake centre. The city is very flat and lies close to the sea. Footage of severe flooding in some areas is seen. The information coming out seems to show that many areas are cut off and a full understanding of the damage not really possible yet. There are numerous fires being fought and quite a few amazing rescues already performed, though many are trapped still. Only 3.5 hours in, looks like a very long night ahead and days to come.

4:21pm local time. 9 recorded after shocks this link updates automatically
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html

4:30 pm International help has been offered and is likely to be be accepted on individual merit and where necessary. Expertise in areas of search and rescue cited as primary forms of assistance needed.

Just confirmed that shore laying township of Brighton AND Lyttleton, are 'under water'. Edit. Brighton under water, Lyttleton 'un-livable'

[BowMan]

Dunedin hospital is being prepared by Civil Defence, beds being made available for incoming casualties. Christchurch is a state of emergency. Feel like I should DO something.

[Creative Lorraine]

Wow My heart and prayers r with u at the Moment
Here's another site i look at alot my Son lives in CA
I worry for him.. Since I'm at the other end of Map Indiana
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php

[Isthatso]

Just after life was getting back to normal down there.

My relative's that live there are shaken but o.k. - sadly there are still people trapped in buildings...

Prayers, love and light to get them all out safely.....

[Fractalius]

Dunedin hospital is being prepared by Civil Defence, beds being made available for incoming casualties. Christchurch is a state of emergency. Feel like I should DO something.

Hey mate, I see the police had to arrest someone who was trying to help. He was wearing hi-vis and hard hat, but was putting others and himself at risk and needed to 'cool down'. NZ Blood has urged people to donate. Before this, only a 4 hours ago, there were 40 thousand chimneys needing repair with winter coming on. They are going to need even more help now.

[BowMan]

Dunedin hospital is being prepared by Civil Defence, beds being made available for incoming casualties. Christchurch is a state of emergency. Feel like I should DO something.

Hey mate, I see the police had to arrest someone who was trying to help. He was wearing hi-vis and hard hat, but was putting others and himself at risk and needed to 'cool down'. NZ Blood has urged people to donate. Before this, only a 4 hours ago, there was 40 thousand chimneys needing repair with winter coming on. They are going to need even more help now.

We're getting together a group down here to offer the use of spare rooms etc. I think tomorrow we'll see if Civil Defence need tinned food, it may be more useful to actually SEND my shovel up than run up with it...

[jackovesk]

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/02/22/1226010/106437-christchurch-intensity.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfcWraeZvcw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKx_U55zeEA&feature=player_embedded

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Christchurch, New Zealand, while the city's workers were in their offices. Updates will be posted here as they come to hand.

Watch here: First footage from the scene
Local coverage: NZ Herald | stuff.co.nz
Updates on Twitter: #eqnz
Photos: Earthquake in Christchurch
Concerned Australians can call 1300 555 135

TIMES ARE IN AEDT | REFRESH THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/world/quake-aftershock-hits-christchurch/story-e6freoox-1226009960218

2.36pm Julia Gillard says it's too early to say how many Australians were in Christchurch, but the national women's cricket team, which has been training there, are safe. "We've got no reports at this stage of Australian fatalities," she says.

2.29pm Christchurch's mayor has declared a state of emergency, saying it was a "black day" for the city.

2.22pm Australia has sent a search and rescue team to Christchurch. Prime Minister Julia Gillard has spoken directly with NZ Prime Minister John Key and Australia would provide any assistance requested. She told parliament the images from Christchurch were "truly shocking":

People wandering around with blood literally streaming across their heads and faces. Images of buildings that have been reduced to rubble...

2.17pm TV3 reports bodies have been seen coming out of a YHA hostel.

2.16pm A map pulled together by Paul Nicholls of the University of Canterbury's Digital Media Group in Christchurch shows the spreading intensity of the earthquake. A picture follows but you can see the full animation at the website.

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/02/22/1226010/125949-cm-christchurch.jpg

[Fractalius]

An initial report only 15 mins ago of 17 confirmed fatalities, has just been updated to 65.

[panopticon]

Hello All,

Update to number of deaths in Christchurch reported on Sky News: 65

Regards,
Panopticon

Addendum:
@ Fractalius: Jinx

[Isthatso]

International assistance coming from Australia and U.S with specialised technical assistance offered from Japan....

A huge thanks to all coming to help.....Bless you!

[Tuza]

International assistance coming from Australia and U.S with specialised technical assistance offered from Japan....

A huge thanks to all coming to help.....Bless you!

I am praying for the city of Christchurch, so much heartache for its people.

[perfectresonance]

NZ Prime Minster: At least 65 perished, 150-200 missing amongst rubble.
1.5 hours of daylight left.

[Fractalius]

I just had to make a quite strong post in a local forum at disgust of people already wanting to politicise and dissect with pessimism, the actions of government, council and emergency efforts. Totally appalling imo. A nature of forums we all know well.


But I won't highlight that, the forum has also threads finding people places to stay and trying to do head counts. Some very productive activities that out weigh the negatives.

[perfectresonance]

Yes, please don't.
I'm not watching it on TV.
Can't stand the pretend-shock on the reporters faces.
They are soiling their undies at their chance to shine on an international stage.
I can understand it, I just can't stand to watch it.

[perfectresonance]

Out of city fire appliances, firefighting crews and Urban Search and Rescue personnel are on their way to Christchurch to support the civil defence emergency response.
The first wave of support includes several fire appliances from Dunedin and Invercargill with 20 firefighters and support staff.
A USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) team from New South Wales is also mobilising while Queensland and the United States have teams on standby.

Thanks Australia - your PM Julia Gillard visited a week ago and said we were brothers and sisters. When you had the floods, we turned up to help, when the Pike Mine disaster hit, you came to help us. I'm sorry to say, we need your help again.

[Fractalius]

Did you see the short clip amongst the news where a fellow lifts a large block of stone and tosses it away, that looked like super human strength to me.

[perfectresonance]

Local power company Orion's Chief Executive Roger Sutton is hoping power will be restored to most places within the next two days. But he warns it could take one-two weeks for power to be reconnected to the worst hit areas. The company is warning people not to assume that power will stay on given the numerous aftershocks that are expected.

[perfectresonance]

Here are some images for those who would like to see the worst of it: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updates-christchurch-quake-4038261/photos

[Isthatso]

Looks like a few showers overnight, then clearing in the morning....should help stop fire's breaking out. Hope it doesn't hinder rescue attempts.

[perfectresonance]

Imagine going in to labour now :( --- "Christchurch Hospital is bracing for a sudden increase in new babies as women go into premature labour as a result of today's massive earthquake. The number of babies born spiked following the 7.1 magnitude quake last September 4 and a repeat is looking likely today."

[perfectresonance]

People who may not be physically affected are probably at home, without electricity, without water, facing a sleepless night and lots of fear. Why? Check this out;

Since the big quake hit at 12.51pm, there have been dozens more of a significant size.

6:59pm 4.6 Depth 5 km,10 km south-east of Lyttelton

6:17pm 3.9 Depth 15km, 10 km south-east of Christchurch

6:03pm 4.3 Depth 5km,10km south-east of Christchurch

5: 56pm 4.0 Depth 15km, 10km south-east of Christchurch

5:30pm 3.5 Depth 6km, within 5km of Christchurch

5:29pm 3.6 Depth 11km, 10km east of Christchurch

5:19pm 4.6 Depth 15km,10km south-east of Christchurch

4:46pm 4.2 Depth 11km, 10km north-west of Lyttelton

4:43pm 3.7 Depth 6km, 10km east of Christchurch

4:32pm 4.2 Depth 10km, 10km north of Lyttelton

4:24pm 4.4 Depth 5 km, 10 km south of Christchurch

4:04pm 5.0 Depth 12km, Within 5 km of Christchurch

3:48pm 4.5 Depth 5km, 10 km south-west of Christchurch

3:43pm 4.6 Depth 11km, 10 km east of Lyttelton

3:21pm 4.3 Depth 5km 10 km east of Christchurch

3:08pm 3.7 Depth 8km, 10 km south-west of Christchurch

3:04pm 3.7 Depth 10km, south-east of Christchurch

2:50pm 5.5 Depth 5km, within 5 km of Lyttelton

2:39pm 4.0 Depth 8km, 10 km north-east of Lyttelton

2:37pm 3.4 Depth 5km, 30km south-east of Christchurch

2:20pm 4.6 Depth 9km, 10 km south-east of Christchurch

2:15pm 4.6 Depth 5km, 10 km south of Christchurch

1:46pm 4.4 Depth 5km, 10 km east of Lyttelton

1:21pm 4.5 Depth 5km, 10 km east of Diamond Harbour

1:04pm 5.7 Depth 6km, 10 km south of Christchurch

12:56pm 4.9 Depth 5km, 10 km south-east of Christchurch

12:51pm 6.3 Depth 5km, 10 km south-east of Christchurch

[Isthatso]

It's a strong community down there - made a lot stronger after the september earthquake. The Mayor has reminded everyone to check on neighbours or friends that may be home alone. People are in shock but have the experience of the last earthquake to draw strength from.

It's going to be a long night..

[perfectresonance]

Reuters is reporting that 23 Japanese language students are trapped at the Achievement Institute of Language building on Peterborough Street in Christchurch.

[alrik35]

I understand all concerns , but these things are happening all over the world.......Haiti for example....and i believe Haiti was manmade...,because there's a HAARP field in Dominican Republic...

[Fractalius]

The word 'but' implies you feel we are not worthy of our concerns for our countryfolk, I know you probably don't mean it that way.

[Isthatso]

alrik35, I understand what you are saying.....I'm a global citizen at heart.

Still.... when you have relatives and friends in a particular disaster area, your concern's for all those involved are heightened.

Peace

[perfectresonance]

There is a large tent city forming at a central city park. A large proportion are tourists that have found their central city accommodation destroyed or damaged. Tents and tarps are being given out and shared. Nobody knows anything, they are in a foreign country, the airport is closed. They don't even have the luxury of feeling at home in their own country. My thoughts are with them - I suspect none of them will ever return here after what they have been through today.

EDIT: "More than 400 Australian doctors attending a prostate cancer conference in Christchurch will spend the night in a park after their hotel was damaged."

EDIT: "the United Nations, the European Union, Singapore and Israel have been in contact to see if they could help. He said discussions were also underway with Japan, which has expertise in earthquake recovery."

"there are 350 military personnel in Christchurch, and a further 250 are on standby. Three navy ships are in Lyttelton Harbour with a fourth on its way. A hundred Singaporean army engineers are in Christchurch and are also on standby."

"An Australian woman awaiting rescue from a collapsed office building in Christchurch has spoken of being trapped in the dark and unable to move. "I was sitting at my desk, and I went under my desk and the ceiling collapsed on top of the desk," Anne Voss said. "

[perfectresonance]

280 payphones in and around Christchurch will have free calling for local, national and mobile calls from 3am local time (about 6 hours from now). This will allow people to phone overseas to reassure loved ones if their own phones aren't working.

EDIT: All available fares on Air New Zealand domestic services from any point on the domestic network to/from Christchurch for booking and travel through until 8am Friday morning are available for $50 one way.

In addition, Air New Zealand will operate a return Auckland-Christchurch service tomorrow utilising a Boeing 747-400, with seats available at the $50 fare.

They can be booked via the Air New Zealand website and call centre (https://flightbookings.airnewzealand.co.nz/isbook_en_NZ/book/initSearchForFlights.do).

[Chuck]

Thank you perfectresonance for your vigilance and updates. I pray as night descends on Christchurch, comfort comes to the injured and strength to see the sunrise of a new, hopeful day for rescue.

[perfectresonance]

I'm trying not to imagine what it must be like to lie under tonnes of concrete in the dark. City Mayor Bob Parker just said: "the situation would be made clearer in the morning but warned "it's not going to be good news and we need to steel ourselves to understand that." "

[lazer]

I second that..
Love to all.

[Buchanan561]

Glad to hear you are ok. Someone was worried. Take care and know that I send my healing energy to all those in New Zeland. Emma

[MorningSong]

More heart-wrenching news this morning.... my love and prayers go out to all of you there!

[aikya]

Wow. My heart, my thoughts, my love go out to you all. Thinking of you guys constantly.
:wub:

[aikya]

From TVNZ website.

QUAKE HOTLINE:
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/quake-hotline-set-up-4038303

A telephone number has been set up to deal with those people concerned about the whereabouts of friends and family.

Callers to the line will be asked to provide details of those missing including the location the person was thought to be at the time of the earthquake.

The number to contact is 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276).

The number for people overseas calling about loved ones is +64 7 850 2199.

[aikya]

Link for Live Updates:

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updates-christchurch-quake-4038727

[aikya]

My Son attends Halswell Residential College, I hope he & everyone else is ok! He was there when the last 'quake hit. Just got word that he's ok, & the rest of the boys there..

I just checked in to see if there was an update. That's BRILLIANT news. I'm so pleased for you. :)

[perfectresonance]

I've seen this has been posted before, but I think it can be repeated:

The hotline number for people overseas calling about loved ones is +64 7 850 2199.

[InTheBackground]

Heartfelt concern and love and light go out to all who are affected by this latest tragedy!

[shiva777]

I live in Diamond Harbour,NZ..5 kms from the epicenter of the quake..no damage or drama here...still having lots of aftershocks.The deaths and most of the collapses are concentrated in the heart of the city,still lots of rescue work going on.May be around 100 people still stuck in buildings..hold loving space for everyone here..Peace,Rick

[BowMan]

Did you see the short clip amongst the news where a fellow lifts a large block of stone and tosses it away, that looked like super human strength to me.


I saw that clip with my wife on the news and she said ' oh they've cut the bit out where he gets the body out'. So he obviously was in the process of pulling someone out.

[Rocky_Shorz]

Out of city fire appliances, firefighting crews and Urban Search and Rescue personnel are on their way to Christchurch to support the civil defence emergency response.
The first wave of support includes several fire appliances from Dunedin and Invercargill with 20 firefighters and support staff.
A USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) team from New South Wales is also mobilising while Queensland and the United States have teams on standby.

Thanks Australia - your PM Julia Gillard visited a week ago and said we were brothers and sisters. When you had the floods, we turned up to help, when the Pike Mine disaster hit, you came to help us. I'm sorry to say, we need your help again.

right on the tail of the massive floods in Australia...

I hope everyone understands your needs and do everything they can to help...

what is the local aid agency, many of us want to send more than love...

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why is almost every quake and aftershock at exactly 10KM?

[Fractalius]

Global rescuers join Christchurch quake staff

Hundreds of specialist search and rescue personnel from around the world are to arrive in Christchurch over the next few hours to aid their New Zealand and Australian comrades already combing the rubble for survivors of yesterday's earthquake.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully has expressed New Zealand's gratitude for the messages of condolence and offers of assistance made by many countries to help New Zealand's search and rescue efforts following yesterday's earthquake.

The Government had accepted offers from Australia, USA, Singapore, Japan, United Kingdom, and Taiwan.

In addition to the 40 strong search and rescue team which arrived from Australia a second team was expected to arrive shortly.

Yukio Yoshi, the special co-ordinator for overseas disaster assistance, spoke to nzherald.co.nz on a flight from Auckland to Christchurch. He was travelling in a group of three Japanese disaster rescue workers who had arrived in New Zealand this morning.

He said another 69 workers were due to arrive in Christchurch around midnight tonight on the Japanese prime minister's plane to help with the rescue.

Mr Yoshi said he had worked at earthquake rescue sites in Indonesia in 2009, Pakistan in 2008 and with the Boxing Day tsunami disaster in 2004. His team would operate under the direction of New Zealand officials and he expected to remain in New Zealand for one week.

He said one of their first priorities would be to ensure the safety of the many Japanese students who in Christchurch.

Twenty four Japanese citizens are missing after the earthquake.

They include 11 students from Toyama College of Foreign Languages in Toyama City, who were believed to be trapped under the collapsed building of the King's Education College language school reportedly located on the third floor of the collapsed Canterbury TV building.

Three Japanese from the cities of Morioka, Kyoto and Kobe, who studied at the same language school, were also missing, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported.

Ten students who visited New Zealand on a tour could not be contacted, a Tokyo company organising studies abroad told AFP.

Several members of the Toyama group were in the fourth-floor cafeteria of the King's College building when the 6.3-magnitude quake struck at lunch time, reducing the building to rubble.

Meanwhile a team of 75 from the US is due early tomorrow and a 63 person specialised search and rescue team from the UK is in the air and will arrive tomorrow night.

A number of Singapore military personnel who happened be in the country when the quake struck is already helping out and a disaster assistance and relief Team of 55 people will arrive tonight. Two more Singapore aircraft are due to arrive tomorrow with additional equipment.

Mr McCully said New Zealanders were "deeply humbled' both by the messages of support and offers of specialist help that had flooded in over the past 24 hours from other countries.

"Support will be critical over the next few days as we reassess the specialist services required to speed the rescue operation."

[Fractalius]

"Retailers/service people putting prices up in Chch
Listening to talkback radio last night, I heard a woman from Chch ring in to say her local shop on the outskirts of the city was charging double and triple for items after the quake.

She said they defended the prices by saying they had been forced to pay higher prices to get the goods delivered, she didn't belive that and I would think it unlikely there would be much in the way of deliveries to small shops on the same day as the quake.

With so many people pulling together and helping in the city, anyone taking this sort of advantage of the disaster is quite despicable."

"Profiteering during a period of exceptional circumstances is a short sighted strategy. They might make some peso's in the short term, but their customers remember they've been %$#ed over, take their money elsewhere and tell others. Not clever."

"Please make the effort to record the names of businesses doing this. I have a way of putting that information to good use."

[witchy1]

God defend New Zealand - Our national anthem sung in both Maori and English. I thought appropriate right now.

Our prayers are with those still trapped in the rubble of buildings and ask to keep safe the ones who were rescued.

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Not sure which thread to use, so used both

It is humbling to realize just how much the world cares. The support from the planet for those in Christchurch is nothing short of amazing.

If we can unite in tragedy surely we can unite for the good of humanity - we are one.

Aroha Nui.
Kia Kaha Christchurch

[AlkaMyst]

To all my New Zealand Friends,

I just want you guys to know that my prayers are with all of you!!!....Please take care of yourselves guys and thank you for all the information that you have provided to all of us here in the forums.

Strength in numbers!!!


Please everyone, show your support for our brothers and sisters of NZ and display a ribbon for them.....they can be found here (http://supportourpeople.com/coming_soon.htm)

http://supportourpeople.com/graphics/150x300/new_zealand.jpg

Blessings,
AlkaMyst

[perfectresonance]

Please allow me to put this warning out:

"Another, more sophisticated Christchurch earthquake charity email scam is operating, says the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. This email scam is designed to look like it is from the Red Cross and directs people to a fake phishing website where you are asked for credit card details."

More info here...

If you are being generous with money, make sure it goes to the right people please.

[aikya]

Please allow me to put this warning out:

"Another, more sophisticated Christchurch earthquake charity email scam is operating, says the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. This email scam is designed to look like it is from the Red Cross and directs people to a fake phishing website where you are asked for credit card details."

More info here...

If you are being generous with money, make sure it goes to the right people please.

PR, thanks for the heads up. I think you forgot to include the link....thanks. :)

[Fractalius]

http://www.predictweather.com/ArticleShow.aspx?ID=334&type=home


"Earthquakes again in Christchurch?" MONDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Solar activity is picking up in pace right now, with coronal holes appearing close to where they appeared before the 4 September earthquake in Christchurch. The sunspot number today was 63. It was 54 on the 4 September. One sunspot in particular, called AR1158 is growng rapidly and poses a threat to Earth. Solar activity has been stepping up since 10 January but most activity has missed Earth because most blasts occurred on the far side of the sun. Statistically speaking, a plasma bullet in our direction may be overdue, according to spaceweather.com.
....
It means ths area of the sun that corresponds to NZ is again seeing some activation. The window of 15-25 February should be potent for all types of tidal action, not only kingtides but cyclone development and ground movement. The 18th may be especially prone. The possible earthquake risk areas are N/S faults until after 16 February, then E/W faults until 23rd. The moon will be full on the 18th and in perigee on the 19th. This perigee will be the fifth closest for the year. The 15th will be nodal for the moon. On the 20th the moon crosses the equator heading south. Strong winds and swells may arrive around 22nd to NZ shorelines.

read the rest at top link.

[Fractalius]

Some of the social networking sites, without including various random initiatives. Also national trading site has lists of free help offered in all trades.


Rangiora Earthquake Express on facebook.

Anyone living in North Canterbury check out these guys on Facebook..

At present they are choppering in food to the Eastern suburbs as well as all sorts of other much needed assistance..
If you can provide any sanitary items or cook a couple of extra hot meals this evening, wrap them in foil and take to Rangiora racecourse, Lehmans Rd..
Monetary donations are almost welcome as even though everyone involved is doing this for free the air fuel costs are extortionate..

God I Love Kiwis!

This is a fantastic group of people working very hard to support those in the hardest hit areas of Chch. DO check out their facebook page and if you can - give as much as you can or if you are close - go lend a hand! They need help unloading trucks as they arrive.

There is a link on their facebook page to make donations. These will be used to keep the helipcopters private pilots are using in the air.

For those of us out of Chch this is a wonderful opportunity to give assistance where it is most needed.



Student Volunteer Army on facebook

"This is an awesome cause, and it's been great to be a part of it. Dug out this 80yr olds driveway yesterday so she could get her car out and go be with family out of town. Did a similar thing today for an older chap, and he was stoked and made us take chocolate despite us saying that he needed it more. Many hands make for lighter work. The amount of sand and silt around the place in those suburbs is astounding. Most of them are without water and power, and they have been truly grateful for any help that we've been able to give. The shear amount of fellow student helpers is amazing. Close to 1000 today alone."

[lindabaker]

Hello, Mudra and I are looking for member Carmen. No posts since January 17. She lives in Christchurch. Thank you. Linda Baker

[Fractalius]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM_ZFA14zUA

Possible early warning 'technique' for NZ. 21 hours.

[witchy1]

Thanks Fractalius - Ive been looking for this cloud formation every day since it was first posted! The same occured in China. Im not sure just how he predicts the time delay till it hits tho. Any ideas

[Dennis Leahy]

145 dead, 200 missing and assumed dead. My heart goes out to you New Zealand.

A friend and his family in Christchurch said everything that could shake and fall off shelves or off the walls did, and broke, but that he and his family were ok. He said about one third of the structures in the town either fell or are damaged so badly they will need to be razed, and that pretty much all of historical architecture in the town will be gone. My friend was helping to serve food for whoever needs it. He also said the Aussies have been awesome in their commitment with 'boots on the ground', helping.

Dennis

[Fractalius]

Thanks Fractalius - Ive been looking for this cloud formation every day since it was first posted! The same occured in China. Im not sure just how he predicts the time delay till it hits tho. Any ideas



Hey Witchy, I am not sure either. I presume that the time of viewing of the cloud was given by photographer and it was 21 hours before the quake. This would have to mean that such a cloud only is seen once and not again before a quake.
In posting this on a general audience forum, a whole troop of people (well 4) wanted to talk about ice crystals and me reading some first level science books. I just figure it is worth putting up, for others to have the choice on the day. But would love to hear back if someone knows more or can point to info. :)

[Rocky_Shorz]

Hello, Mudra and I are looking for member Carmen. No posts since January 17. She lives in Christchurch. Thank you. Linda Baker

I've been thinking of Mudra over this last week and noticed Carmen was gone...

I was saying a prayer for her just now and saw a flash of her helping others...

[witchy1]

Hi Fractilius, I was reading this tonight - re the Kobi eathequake and Tesla tech etc. Its a good read for looking at indicators like cloud rings, the fire ball over Perth etc Perhaps should go on a predicitons thread or similar. See what you think http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/tesla/esp_tesla_9.htm

e.g. .......Weather patterns observed on several occasions, including Easter 96, consisted of several perfectly symetrical and exactly similar circular cloud multi-ring complexes - each complex touching the next along the outer cloud ring - each complex consisting of one cloud ring inside the next - like a "Russian Doll" - creating five concentric "smoke rings" - each cloud ring being tube like in x-sectional form - each complex having a diameter of some 30km - the group of cloud ring complexes formed as a line over some 100km offshore of our western coast. Such totally symmetrical cloud formations and the associated events have never been observed in previous W.A. history.

Here is an excellent link for the man himself: http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/esp_tesla.htm#inicio

[WhiteStar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM_ZFA14zUA

Possible early warning 'technique' for NZ. 21 hours.

Just quickly passing through here Fractalius and i wonder if this has similar understandings to you ref static build up and discharge?

I thought it was an amazing picture at the time.

Clear evidence of a HUGE static discharge in a BIG way, but clearly after the event, not before.


http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/01/27/article-1351064-0CEF6C15000005DC-720_964x544.jpg

more details here (http://www.energeticforum.com/renewable-energy/3231-great-global-warming-swindle-30.html#post128524)

[Dennis Leahy]

Some of the folks in Christchurch with a bit of comedic relief.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=357989041
(a listing on an auction site, tongue-in-cheek, having to do with the earthquake)

Dennis

[lindabaker]

Hello, Mudra and I are looking for member Carmen. No posts since January 17. She lives in Christchurch. Thank you. Linda Baker

I've been thinking of Mudra over this last week and noticed Carmen was gone...

I was saying a prayer for her just now and saw a flash of her helping others...

Ah, thank you Rocky, and good to talk with you. I have the same intuition about Carmen. May she be of great service to their many needs in Christchurch. My prayers go out to everyone there, as I think of them as my dear friends. Linda