Christchurch NZ Earthquake

[peters180a/170b]

Wish you all the best in New Zealand.Makes me think about all the snow we got here... Think i'll deal with the snow.. then a earthquake. VERY BAD NEWS.!

[Mitch Bunkin in PA]

We were horrified & deeply saddened to see the devastating news about Christchurch New Zealand. What can we say except that our thoughts are with all Kiwis at this tragic time. Sue & I have traveled all over N.Z. and have great affection for N.Z. and its wonderful people.

[Roadster62]

Prayers going out to all of you. There were 6 pages of replies over on the HAMB, lots of car people checking in with reports of this tragic event.

[FlatheadTed]

Thanks you guys ,your the greatest,Ted

[Bassman/NZ]

Originally Posted by Karl

As the the PM said likely to be one of New Zealands darkest days. Such a wonderful city as well full of amazing history and architecture (much of it I suspect now rubble). As an old boy of Christchurch Boys High School my heart goes out to the victims and the city. Hopefully our friends on Fordbarn who live down there will all check in safe and sound over the next few days as communication networks are repaired . Karl

I'm an old boy of Ch-Ch Boys High too. 61-66.
It's a sad time, the stories coming through are both heart-warming and heart-wrenching.
Our thanks go out to the US, Aust and other countries sending search and rescue teams.

[van Dyck]

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My wife and I with our two boys toured the South and North Islands in August of 1985. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I saw my first right hand drive Model A in a museum in Blenheim the day before heading off to Picton to board the ferry to Wellington.
I am hoping the rescue crews remain safe during the days that lie ahead, and that those trapped in the rubble remain calm during their various predicaments while waiting for help to arrive.
Keep on keeping on - we all know you can.

['29wagon]

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[Mike Mc]

Jeff, I'm in Wellington and we get lots of (so far) small earthquakes each year. We're on the Pacific ring of fire, where there are a series of techtonic plates meeting. Parts of Asia are on the same ring.

The South Island of NZ where Christchurch is has two plates meeting, one subducting under the other, which has caused our Southern Alp mountain range to form.

The geologists amongst us may want to make more accurate comments but I'm sure you get the gist.

Our Australian cousins call NZ "The Shakey Isles" for obvious reasons

Regards
Mike.

[Fairlane500]

Originally Posted by mrtexas

What is the percentage of building damaged?

I think its too early to evaluate, but our sept 4th quake lodged 160,000 claims, this quake at only 5km deep has done substantially more damage than the September 4th quake.

[Fairlane500]

Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Does New Zealand get many earthquakes? Kind of rare??

Relatively rare yes that we sustain damage to buildings and land. We do have minor tremors from time to time like others

[FlatheadTed]

I have lived all over NZ and it is rare ,Iv never felt one,

Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Wow, I guess I didn't realize that.

Take care and good luck over there.

[Bick in New Zealand]

As some one who lives in Napier, site of a massive earthquake in 1931 with the loss of 256 lives you become very aware of them. I was surprised to read that Flathead Ted, had not experienced one. As previous writers have said NZ is known as the Shakey Isles. Earthquakes occur here on a daily basis, most are too small to be noticed. Here in Hawkes Bay we get 2-3 a year that make the hair on your neck stand up! I read yesterday that where the Australian plate and the Pacific plate meet, the Pacific plate is moving between 35 -45mm S.W each year. As of this morning urban rescue teams from around the world are in action on the ground, the death toll has reached 102, and there are still over 200 people unaccounted for. Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers, they are appreciated. Even though we are no where near Christchurch, you cannot help but feel very emotionally involved, as stories and pictures emerge of both horror and heroism. I have still not heard anything from TudorTom. He lives in Bexley, which is in the East of Christchurch and one of the areas that wore the brunt of the shake, I understand that the area has suffered from major liquification problems, and are still without power, water, or sewerage. I do hope him and his family made it ok.

[Mike Mc]

Originally Posted by FlatheadTed

I have lived all over NZ and it is rare ,Iv never felt one,

Hi Ted.

To be honest, in the 30 odd years I lived in Auckland I never felt one, but in the 10 years I've been in Wellington (dragged down here by my wife) I've felt plenty. I guess it depends on whereabouts you live on the islands.

[Bassman/NZ]

Like Bick, I live in Napier. We do indeed have frequent small shakes, and then mebbe two or three a year that'll make you wonder why you live there. However, the palm lined streets, the art deco buildings, the fact that I drive to work in nine minutes and the great temperate climate soon overcomes those thoughts.
I spent years 1953 to 1972 in Christchurch, and I cannot remember ever feeling an earthquake in that time. I lived 19 years in Auckland, and I cant remember ever feeling an earthquake there either.

[gerrald meacham]

god bless

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Bassman/NZ

I'm an old boy of Ch-Ch Boys High too. 61-66.
It's a sad time, the stories coming through are both heart-warming and heart-wrenching.
Our thanks go out to the US, Aust and other countries sending search and rescue teams.

Alteora Peto ( Or some thing like that) 1977-79 for me before we headed north . I would like too add my thanks to yours. The international community has been amazing ! -Karl

[peters180a/170b]

A Model "A" friend, Nick Rossi [1929 coupe] stopped by for a week in New Zealand before going to Australia for 2 weeks to visit his son.I finally recieved a email from him [02/28/11]. Pete,,,i was thrown up against the wall and building was falling all around me.I am "VERY" LUCKY".Some very nice people took me in and drove me to their brothers home to stay in the country. People who come to my spot at Hershey will know Nick [old Army horse] always selling at our spot.

[Freddie (Memphis)]

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Kiwi friends in your time of need. God Bless you all and take good care. Check in if you need something...