NZ Earthquake

[Bella]

I hope you're nowhere near the earthquake Nyanchan and that all your family and friends are ok.

At least 98 people have been killed after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand.

More info here - http://www.news.com.au/world/quake-afte ... 6009960218

[nyanchan]

Yeah. Out of the danger zone, although it is surreal to think of what is going on just a few hours' drive away. Wish I could do something to help from the POV of cleaning up but the mayor is saying don't come this way. The folks of Christchurch are doing a brilliant job of picking up the pieces and I have nothing but admiration for the volunteers in the city who are working on the difficult clean-up operations.

Shocks happening in Christchurch and Wellington particularly have given many people the major jitters. I gotta say while with no illusion of immunity, I am not scared for myself personally, but more for what this might mean to the country if it happens again. But there is good news on the horizon -- our PM is saying that even now the rugby world cup might still be able to happen in Christchurch city.

That's as honest as I can tell it for now. Thanks Bella and I'm crossing my fingers so hard that the worst is over for everyone affected.

[Bella]

Glad you're ok nyanchan. I've seen some of it on the news. It's pretty bad out there. They said they are demolishing a lot of the buildings.

I didn't know that Wellington was getting shocks. That must be pretty scary. I thought it was only the South Island that is on the fault line and at risk of earthquakes.

[nyanchan]

The main faultline is primarily over the South Island, but there have also been off-shore and underground quakes in the North Island since September.

However, on a more pleasant note: Check out what some residents have set up in response.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Outdoor-garden-conservatory/Landscaping-materials/Stones-rocks/auction-357989041.htm