6.3 Quake has hit Christchurch New Zealand.

[Atlantia]

Relieved to hear you were nowhere near this disaster Brian.

News is on now, they are saying 75 confirmed dead, 200+ still missing.

[kahnjar1]

Firstly I must thank the Moderators for keeping this thread open as it can hardly be construed as Ethnographic Weapons, more natures weapon I think!
Here are some pics of damage which might be of interest to those lucky members who are not subject to quakes. Obviously the CBD where most damage and death has occured, is in lockdown for search and rescue purposes so these are buildings in the suburbs.
The flooding is caused be liquifaction which is sand and water pushed up thru the top strata by pressures created below.
As you can see from the MONTEITHS sign, the humour is still there despite everything else!

[Lew]

Stu

I am glad to hear that you and your family are all ok. I am just surprised that none of the geologists saw this coming since you only had one 5 months ago? Lets hope this is the last big quake for a very very long time.

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Lew

Stu

I am glad to hear that you and your family are all ok. I am just surprised that none of the geologists saw this coming since you only had one 5 months ago? Lets hope this is the last big quake for a very very long time.

AMEN to that!!

[Atlantia]

Stu,

The news was saying earlier that around 300 people are missing. Is that accurate to what you're hearing?
Some very distressing scenes of people waiting by collapsed buildings.

[fearn]

Hard to see, but I'm glad you're okay, Stu.

[VANDOO]

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL WHO HAVE LOST FAMILY FRIENDS OR PROPERTY IN THE DISASTER. MAY THOSE WHO ARE MISSING SHOW UP ALL RIGHT AND MAY YOU ALL RECOVER SOON. I AM GLAD TO HEAR OUR FORUM MEMBERS IN THE REGION ARE ALL OK.

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Stu,

The news was saying earlier that around 300 people are missing. Is that accurate to what you're hearing?
Some very distressing scenes of people waiting by collapsed buildings.

Right up to date and just announced, there are 76 confirmed dead, and unknown number missing. The figure missing can not be verified as it is not known at this stage if there are duplications on the list, or people have left the city without notifying anyone. Certainly the death toll will rise and I think dramaticly as rubble is cleared.
You will see on the wall of the church in the last pic, the letters V TF2 = 2 people to find. There are other signs like 1?/2? meaning maybe a body or bodies, so time will tell the exact toll.
Up to date info is on www.stuff.co.nz for those interested.
Stu

[Nathaniel]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Right up to date and just announced, there are 76 confirmed dead, and unknown number missing. The figure missing can not be verified as it is not known at this stage if there are duplications on the list, or people have left the city without notifying anyone. Certainly the death toll will rise and I think dramaticly as rubble is cleared.
You will see on the wall of the church in the last pic, the letters V TF2 = 2 people to find. There are other signs like 1?/2? meaning maybe a body or bodies, so time will tell the exact toll.
Up to date info is on www.stuff.co.nz for those interested.
Stu

Wow, Stu, thanks for sharing the pictures.... V TF 2.....that is very sobering...very saddening...

[Berkley]

Stu,
Very relieved to learn that you are unharmed. Thoughts and prayers with all who are having to deal with such a tragic disaster.
Berk

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Right up to date and just announced, there are 76 confirmed dead, and unknown number missing. The figure missing can not be verified as it is not known at this stage if there are duplications on the list, or people have left the city without notifying anyone. Certainly the death toll will rise and I think dramaticly as rubble is cleared.
You will see on the wall of the church in the last pic, the letters V TF2 = 2 people to find. There are other signs like 1?/2? meaning maybe a body or bodies, so time will tell the exact toll.
Up to date info is on www.stuff.co.nz for those interested.
Stu

As at 8am this morning NZ Time confirmed dead 103 and missing 250 approx.
Stu

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

As at 8am this morning NZ Time confirmed dead 103 and missing 250 approx.
Stu

They've said on TV here that hope is fading fast.

Lets hope that they are wrong.