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Post by Belinda on Dec 21, 2007 21:59:26 GMT
Early this morning, I was on the computer i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif  as if thats a rare occasion and my computer screen started shaking. I was a little worried especially as the Earth Quake in Gisborne caused Damage Lucky this one was only small But enough to make you wake up if you were in bed New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 22 2007 at 0:33 am (NZDT)Magnitude 3.6, Saturday, December 22 2007 at 0:33 am (NZDT), 20 km east of Christchurch. Quake Details Information about this earthquake: Reference Number 2839891/G Universal Time December 21 2007 at 11:33 NZ Daylight Time Saturday, December 22 2007 at 0:33 am Latitude, Longitude 43.52°S, 172.83°E Focal Depth 15 km Richter magnitude 3.6 Region Canterbury Location 10 km north-east of Lyttelton 20 km north-east of Diamond Harbour 20 km east of Christchurch More recent quakes www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.htmlToo Many for my liking Belinda |
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Post by jimg on Dec 21, 2007 22:25:38 GMT
Hi Belinda,
That's a bit scary. Do you normally have so many or has December been unusual.
Regards
Jim
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Post by James on Dec 21, 2007 22:42:12 GMT
New Zealand Earthquake Report More recent quakes Too Many for my liking Several recent quakes, in the last few weeks since tickets went on sale for the tour. Could they be caused by the stampede for tickets? |
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Post by Dave on Dec 21, 2007 22:52:04 GMT
Hi Belinda, That's scary, I hope you don't have any more! The first (biggest) one at Gisborne up North was reported on the BBC News over here this afternoon, it included video of some collapsed buildings there and of Gisborne Library in a bit of a mess! I was surprised to see from the site you posted how many after shocks there were.  Dave |
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Post by roger on Dec 21, 2007 22:59:24 GMT
Hi Belinda,
Gulp! That sounds worrying. Having read your post, a little research told me that New Zealand sits between two major tectonic plates and averages 14,000 earthquakes a year. Thankfully, fewer than ten do any damage.
I will be checking over the next few days to make sure you are logging in regularly!
Roger
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Post by Paddy on Dec 21, 2007 23:59:25 GMT
New Zealand Earthquake Report More recent quakes Too Many for my liking Several recent quakes, in the last few weeks since tickets went on sale for the tour. Could they be caused by the stampede for tickets? Might be!  ... or just those 'Kiwis' putting their big feet in it again!  Seriously though, I hope all remains safe and well
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Post by grant on Dec 22, 2007 0:30:24 GMT
Hi Belinda and everyone
I am very concerned about the recent earthquakes over there, particularly the one in Gisbourne, which seems quite strong.
Glad that very little damage has been caused and that everyone is OK.
I have actually experienced two very minor ones here over the years, the last one only a couple of years ago. Even the minor ones are very scary!
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by scoobedoo on Dec 22, 2007 3:18:31 GMT
Hi everyone, well so far I haven't felt anything at all out of this last quake unlike Belinda. I haven't heard from Ross as to how he got on in his part of CH CH. I am about 10Km's from the area that Belinda lives in and I didn't feel anything at all  . I will find out later on tonight if anyone else out here in Sockburn/Hornby felt anything. Thanks for your thoughts and good wishes to the people of Gisbourne, who appear to have felt the blunt of it all, and right on top of Christmas an all. My thought go to the retailers and businesses who were heading to their busy time of the year,then to have this happen. BUT!! it could have been a lot worse. I will take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New year. For those of you who are planning to travel down under for Hayley's series of concerts,I look forward to meeting you when you visit Christchurch, In the meantime, take care, God bless, cheers, Rodders CH CH NZ |
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Post by Belinda on Dec 22, 2007 4:01:55 GMT
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Post by Ross on Dec 22, 2007 4:13:47 GMT
Hi everyone, well so far I haven't felt anything at all out of this last quake unlike Belinda. I haven't heard from Ross as to how he got on in his part of CH CH. I am about 10Km's from the area that Belinda lives in and I didn't feel anything at all . I will find out later on tonight if anyone else out here in Sockburn/Hornby felt anything. Thanks for your thoughts and good wishes to the people of Gisbourne, who appear to have felt the blunt of it all, and right on top of Christmas an all. My thought go to the retailers and businesses who were heading to their busy time of the year,then to have this happen. BUT!! it could have been a lot worse. I will take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New year. For those of you who are planning to travel down under for Hayley's series of concerts,I look forward to meeting you when you visit Christchurch, In the meantime, take care, God bless, cheers, Rodders CH CH NZ I slept through it and I was at the Northland mall when the Gisborne one struck and I never felt a thing. |
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Post by Joe on Dec 22, 2007 4:50:17 GMT
Hi New Zealanders!
I was suprised to learn of these earthquakes! I hope that cleanup efforts are underway. My thoughts go out to those injured and who also suffered property damage.
Joe
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Post by Stephany on Dec 22, 2007 7:14:47 GMT
Hello everyone, This is a little worrying! It's fortunate that no one was injured. I remember the earthquakes waking me up when I lived in Japan but I was little so I thought it was funny at the time Stephany xx |
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Post by Richard on Dec 22, 2007 8:32:25 GMT
Hello everybody!  It sounds as though the earthquake affected the North Island much more than the South Island. I hope there won't be any more shocks. Best Wishes, Richard  |
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Post by Belinda on Dec 22, 2007 9:03:54 GMT
Hi Richard, Its a well known fact The North Island always gets more of everything Belinda |
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Post by Richard on Dec 22, 2007 9:12:06 GMT
And it makes the earth move!  Richard |
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. I will find out later on tonight if anyone else out here in Sockburn/Hornby felt anything.
