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6.3 and 5.9 Earthquakes Hit Christchurch New Zealand February 22 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths
Magnitude 6.3 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011 February 21 23:51:42 UTC
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Magnitude 6.3 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch
Prelim. reports are saying violent shaking, phones down, streets flooded from broken water pipes, and the cathedral is down.
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Powerful earthquake strikes Christchurch11:00 AEST Tue Feb 22 2011
By ninemsn staff
A huge earthquake has struck Christchurch that has reportedly brought buildings down.
Witnesses say the Christchurch Cathedral and surrounding buildings have been destroyed.
Witnesses have said there would be deaths this time, Stuff.co.nz reported.
Christchurch resident Sean Scanlon said it was the biggest quake since the original September 4th quake.
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...Christchurch Cathedral is reported as being very badly damaged. Christchurch Hospital is also very damaged; medical student Sarah McArthur says:
"So scary, whole hospital is a massive mess. Stuff fell off the ceiling and there are massive cracks in the stairwell, Much. much scarier than any before."
The town centre was packed with people at the time the quake struck.
Avonside, which was hit badly in the last quake was also badly hit. Traffic is said to be very bad.
Christchurch resident Simon Bosma works in the central city - he says skyscrapers were swaying in the central city.
Mr Bosma says buildings close to his work are "completely destroyed" and water is bubbling up through concrete payements.
Phone lines are down in Christchurch...Comment
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Deaths in Christchurch quake
Posted at 1:18pm Tuesday 22nd Feb, 2011
Bodies are being pulled from under the rubble in Christchurch Streets after a major earthquake at lunchtime today.
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck at 12.51pm today, leaving parts of the city without electricity and water.
The spire of the cathedral in the central city has collapsed and there are reports there are people inside the building.
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Damage in the city is severe. There are reports of bodies being pulled from a bus in Columbo Street.
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Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said an emergency operation was being set up.
In the central city the earthquake felt as violent as the 7.1 earthquake on September 4.
"This is obviously a dreadful, dreadful aftershock, it felt more like a new quake to me," he told Radio NZ.
"What I can see from where I'm from... there's a significant amount of additional damage."
He said pipes were burst on the street.
"The waste water pipe has broken."
There were unconfirmed reports of serious injuries, he said.
"Emergency services now have the incredibly difficult task of moving through a city which is evacuating itself from the central city area."
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Official Police release:
Major earthquake in Christchurch
22 February, 2011 - 13:55
A major earthquake in Christchurch at 12.51pm has caused widespread damage and injury.
The central city is currently being evacuated as reports are received of widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Multiple fatalities have been reported at several locations in the central city, including two buses crushed by falling buildings. A doctor and emergency services are attending.
Other reports include multiple building collapses, fires in buildings in the central and persons reported trapped in buildings.
All available police staff are assisting with evacuations and emergency responses.
Christchurch Hospital is not evacuated and is in operation. No injuries reported at Christchurch Airport.
Defence forces have been called in to assist.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES:
Triage centres have been established for people with injuries at:
- Latimer Square, Central City
- Spotlight Mall, Sydenham
- Sanitarium, Papanui
Police advise that people who have evacuated their homes or buildings should report to their nearest Civil Defence sector post - usually schools.
Further updates will be issued as available.
A media briefing will be advised as soon as possible later today.
ENDS
Stephen Hill, Police District Communications Manager
Mob. 027 4363701
MEDIA PLEASE NOTE: Cellphone services may be unavailable.
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Christchurch Cathedral in ruins after today's earthquake. Picture: Oliver Winkler Source: The Advertiser
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The Fire Service have confirmed to two radio stations that there have been deaths from todays 6.3 Earthquake in Christchurch.
22 February 2011
At least one person was confirmed dead after after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch caused buildings to collapse and streets to crack and flood this afternoon.
The Fire Service confirmed to Radio New Zealand that there had been "deaths" and to Newstalk ZB that there was at least one dead.
Report: People trapped after NZ quake
By REUTERS
SYDNEY - People are trapped in buildings in the New Zealand city of Christchurch after a strong earthquake caused extensive damage and cut power, witnesses told local television.
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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths
...erald reporter Jarrod Booker said the Tuesday shake lasted approximately a minute and was extremely violent — rocking buildings back and forth.
He said people had left buildings and were out on the streets where tarmac had cracked and water mains had burst, causing extensive flooding.
News media showed tweeted pictures of crumpled buildings, bricks from buildings piled on smashed cars and concerned residents checking damage.
Television stations reported multiple fatalities were confirmed, but no exact count was available.
Mayor Bob Parker said he was "thrown quite a distance" by the earthquake.
"That was, in the city central anyway, as violent as the one that happened on the 4th of September," he told Radio New Zealand.
Parker told the radio station there were scenes of "great confusion" on the streets, and that roads were jammed as motorists tried to get out of the central city...Comment
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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths
#CHCH Quake Update 2
From The Ministry of Civil Defence, this site gets updated regulary, so do check back!
magnitude 6.3 earthquake has occurred 10km south-east of Christchurch at 12:51, February 22, 2011. Depth (focal depth): 5km.
Damage assessment (1430hrs):
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is assessing information with the assistance of scientific advisors and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups.
The National Crisis Management Centre has been activated.
MCDEM is standing up all available Urban Search and Rescue teams. An Australian team has been put on call.
Temporary accommodation is currently being organised for those displaced. Looking at erecting tents in Hagley Park
The hospital has been evacuated and several rest homes are also being considered for evacuation.
There is major damage in the Christchurch CBD, and there are a number of people with significant injuries.
MCDEM is working with the Ministry of Social Development and the Police to re-establish contact with Christchurch civil defence.sigpicJust another creation of God.
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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths
Sally Furniss, Vice President of FluTrackers, and her family are ok. I spoke to her on the phone from Christchurch and she tells me:
1. She can smell burning rubber,
2. There are fires,
3. The water service is out,
4. Sewer lines are broken,
5. Some roads are impassable,
6. The bridges are out.Comment
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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths
People in the affected area should:
Expect aftershocks. Each time one is felt, drop, cover, and hold on.
Check yourself first for injuries and get first aid if necessary before helping injured or trapped persons.
Assess your home or workplace for damage. If the building appears unsafe get everyone out. Use the stairs, not an elevator and when outside, watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines. Stay out of damaged areas.
Look for and extinguish small fires if it is safe to do so. Fire is a significant hazard following earthquakes.
Listen to the radio for updated emergency information and instructions.
Do not overload phone lines with non-emergency calls.
Help people who require special assistance - infants, elderly people, those without transportation, families who may need additional help, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.
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