Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Earthquake in Christchurch

Thank you to all the people who have emailed me reagarding the devastating earthquake which hit Christchurch at lunch time yesterday. I live in Auckland (near the top of the North Island), over 1000 kilometres (over 400 miles) away from Christchurch (in the Canterbury region in the middle of the South Island), and no effects were felt where I live.

Christchurch is the same place that had a huge earthquake last year on September 4th.
Yesterdays earthquake was much worse and this time there are many fatalities and people trapped in collapsed buildings. Search and rescue teams are coming from across the world to help out.
It is a shock to all New Zealanders to see the devastation in Christchurch, it really isn't something we ever expected to see here. There are pictures and information here: New Zealand Herald.

My thoughts are with all the people in Christchurch.

Mercedes

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42 comments:

  1. Minnie KitchenFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Good to hear that you are safe. Prayers to everyone...

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  2. rose cat cottageFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Thanks Mercedes for the informations, really a big desaster this time with so much lives gone already... Take care, Doei, Claude

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  3. YayinFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Me alegro mucho de que esten bien,siento mucho lo que ha pasado.
    Espero que pronto llege la calma.
    Besos - Rosa

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  4. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Mercedes gracias por la información esta mañana vi las noticias y mi primer pensamiento fue a usted, me alegra leer que esta todo bien, y siento muchisimo lo ocurrido. Un saludo desde España

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  5. SaritaFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I'm hope the people of Christchurch get as much help as is needed. This is a horrible devastation. Glad to hear you are okay.

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  6. KimFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I was also wondering how close you were and I am glad to see this post. My heart and my prayers go out to all affected and also everyone going in to help, as I imagine even trying to rescue the trapped is very dangerous.

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  7. Julia and HywelFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Good to hear that you and your family are safe. Our thoughts go to those in Christchurch, it is an awful tragedy.
    Julia xx

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  8. DebFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I'm so glad to hear you're safe. What a terrible thing to happen again.

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  9. LucilleFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    I'm so relieved that you're all safe. What a horrible tragedy and so soon after the last one.

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  10. Garden of MiniaturesFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I'm also very glad to hear that you are safe.All my thoughts are going to people in Christchurch,I hope they get all the help which they need!Jeannette

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  11. JosjeFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I just saw what happened on the news. Awful, awful tragedy.

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  12. Drora's minimundoFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Sorry for the tragedy and good to hear that you are well. Hope help will arrive to help save more lives.

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  13. El mundo de PADIFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Me alegro que estes bien junto a los tuyos, nosotros aca en Chile el año pasado tambien tuvimos un terremoto 8 grados y un tsunami, fue terrible, todavía estamos en proceso de recuperación, muchos perdieron la vida, sus casas, todo.
    Hasta ahora seguimos con los temblores y hace pocos dias hubo otro grado 7.
    Mucha fuerza para tus compatriotas!!!Besitos

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  14. llunaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Hola Mercedes!!! Me alegro mucho que os encontreis bien tu familia y tu. Esta mañana lo vi en las noticias y eran unas imagenes escalofriantes y mi pensamiento voló a tu lado deseandote que estuvieras bien. Lamento las personas muertas y desaparecidas. A veces la naturaleza se ceba con nosotros y no hay fuerza para detenerla. Animos para todos.
    Un abrazo
    Olga.

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  15. PattyFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Mercedes, I am so happy to hear that you live so far away. I heard the news this morning and naturally you were the first person that came to mind since I know you are in New Zealand. Sorry to hear about all of the deaths too. Living in California I am all too aware of how fast an earthquake can change everything so fast. Christchurch will be in my thoughts in the coming days!

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  16. AnnaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Kind Greetings from Greece, I am joining prayers from all over the world and sincerly hope that it will comfort all those suffering!

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  17. My Wee LifeFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Glad to hear you are okay. Thinking of everyone affected. I didn't think this sort of devastation would happen in New Zealand as always thought they were better prepared!

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  18. MrsPitStopFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Its good to know your safe. My BIL lives in NZ and he's a nurse in the army so is beeing drafted into the area, It looks horrific from what I have seen on the UK news and my thoughts are with all the families that have been affected by it.

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  19. ShaleFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I am so glad you are safe. It is very sad to see the pictures of beautiful Christchurch in ruins and hear of the fatalities. I traveled throughout New Zealand five years ago and have many happy memories of Christchurch. I am shocked to see the devastation. Take care.

    Ssuan

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  20. Meli AbellánFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Mercedes, so glad to hear that you and your family are fine!
    My thoughts and prayers are with all the affected.
    Warm regards,
    Meli

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  21. EvaFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Terrible lo sucedido en su pais. Es difícil encontrar palabras de consuelo para los afectados en un acontecimiento de esta magnitud pero me alegro de que usted y su familia se encuentren bien. Un saludo, Eva

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  22. M Carmen CasanovaFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Hola Mercedes, gracias por la información. Cuando me enteré esta mañana de la noticia me acordé de ti y tu familia. Me alegra que esten bien. Espero que la calma vuelva pronto a tu país y que el sufrimiento sea el menor posible. Besos.

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  23. DollMumFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I'm relieved you and your family are okay and very sad for the people of Christchurch. The devastation looks horrible, and it is especially distressing with fatalities this time.

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  24. ClaudiaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I'm glad you're safe, but am so horrified to hear of this devastating earthquake.

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  25. LatainaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    It's always so horrible to hear about such tragedies, and especially when you see the damage and all the people affected. Our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone there.

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  26. Witchkrafting with KatFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love to you, your friends and family in NZ. XX

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  27. Wendie-kinsFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I may not post often here, but just wanted to say what a relief it is that you & your family were safely far away from it all, my heart goes out to those affected by this awful event x

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  28. MiniLoverFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Thank God you are safe. What a terrible situation for the people of Christchurch.

    xo,
    Sophia

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  29. Papillon BleuFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I am glad to hear you are not in the earthquake area.
    Lots of love to you and your family Mercedes!

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  30. JillFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I've been thinking about you...So glad to see this post and read that you and your family are safe.
    Sending prayers to those affected by this terrible quake~
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  31. Sans!February 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Dear dear Mercedes ! I have tears in my eyes looking at the pictures on TV. I know you are not in Christchurch but may have friends and family in the affected areas. I am glad to see that you have let us know that at least you and your family is safe.

    New Zealand is no longer just another country because for me , I have friends like you and Glenda here. My heart goes out to everyone in Christchurch.

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  32. Jollie February 23, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Dear Mercedes,

    I heard it on the new yesterday evening very late and I was shocked too.
    In Greece we do have earthquiks and I now how scary it is... my hart goes out for all those people who are suffering from this.
    I am very glad to hear that you are okay! You were the first person that I thought of when I saw the news...

    Warm hugs, Jollie

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  33. Diane WritesFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Glad to know you are safe. We will be praying for your countrymen.

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  34. Local GirlFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I'm so pleased you're all safe x

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  35. Un Taller de MiniaturasFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Poor people! The images on TV about this tragedy are horrific.
    I am glad to hear you and your family are safe, Mercedes.
    Kisses,
    Paloma

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  36. contarFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    cuando lo vimos en televisión mi familia y yo, estuvimos pensando en ustedes, porque aunque estén lejos seguramente habrán pasado miedo.
    las imágenes son impresionantes.
    un abrazo

    when we saw it on TV my family and I were thinking of you, because even though they surely have been frightened away.
    the images are stunning.
    a hug

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  37. RobertaFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    You was in my mind and I'm happy you are Ok. My prayers now go to the people of Chistchurc!
    A big big hug
    Roberta

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  38. DeboraFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of the devastations and horrors. My niece lives in Christchurch but news is she's OK. And so are you. That's good, still my thoughts go to all who are hit by this. I wish those affected lot's of strength and support. Nature is fierce sometimes...

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  39. koraleeFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Sending your country some extra prayers and for all those that are effected by this terrible earthquake.

    Thank you for visiting me the other day...xoxoxo

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  40. MarieFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Dear Mercedes,
    I'm glad to hear that you and your family are okay ! All my thoughts are going to people in Christchurch.

    Mini hugs from Belgium,
    Marie

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  41. DaydreamerFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I am relieved to know you and your loved ones are safe! It is scary to think this can happen anywhere! It is heartbreaking to see the destruction and the loss of life. You are in my prayers.

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  42. KathiJuly 8, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    So relieved to hear that you and your family are okay. The news is devastating. My prayers go to all of those in Christchurch.

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