Opawa Shops

    Took this photo a few weeks back. These have apparently come down in the last aftershock.

Liquefaction Map

    From the weekend’s Press. Click to Enlarge

That was a big one #eqnz

    Today’s     Feb 22nd   And the original from Sep4.

Christchurch Earthquake Memorial

Well, the memorial service was today. It was really too early, but sometimes there’s never a good time for these things. I am sure for many of those who have been part of the rescue/recovery operation, the long weekend will do them good. Certainly I heard reports on the radio that a great many people…

Photos of #EQNZ from TV One

 

Copy of police statement – “Multiple fatalities have been reported”

Took a while to get this so thought I’d pass on for those interested. 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…

Photos of #EQNZ from TV3 Feed

Two Cities, Two Ads, One Store

I purchased both the Press and the ODT today. Thought these two ads were interesting side by side. 20 ScrubOne Points* for spotting the mistake in the Dunedin ad, 500 points for telling me the correction! *Redeemable at participating retail outlets.

More aftershocks this morning

Heard on the radio that there was a 5.1 (originally thought to be a 6 – some people are fancying themselves as seismometers, though it’s hard to blame them!) and then later a 4. These aftershocks *are* causing damage. One reporter noted that he was out for a walk and on his return trip a…

The Biggest Mess

Aren’t you glad you don’t work at the Foodstuffs Distribution Centre in Hornby!