It wasn't as strong as September's quake - 6.3 this time, 7.1 earlier - but after months of aftershocks, literally thousands of them, the land is broken. I can't see how they would have escaped deaths this time.
My family is safe and well, although my sister and her husband and their babies cannot get home.
I hate seeing my country like that from so far away.
It's good that your family are okay, though.
"I mean, if everyone had a soul, there would be no contrast by which we could appreciate it. For giving us this perspective, we thank you." - Nate
Another strong earthquake in Christchurch, NZ. Middle of the day.
- 22/02/2011 01:05:37 AM
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Confirmed deaths.
- 22/02/2011 01:42:50 AM
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Christchurch obliterated...death toll rising into the 100s
- 22/02/2011 02:02:59 PM
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That's a little over the top. There is a lot of destruction; official death toll currently 32.
- 22/02/2011 06:47:09 PM
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*hugs* So sorry; thoughts and prayers are with the folks down there. 
- 22/02/2011 12:53:03 PM
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- 22/02/2011 12:53:03 PM
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good to hear that your family is ok... my friends and visiting family and fine, too. very scary *NM*
- 22/02/2011 04:41:42 PM
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*NM*
- 22/02/2011 04:41:42 PM
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Horrible news.
- 23/02/2011 12:03:19 AM
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