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Pictures of Powerful Earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand (December 2011)

By: Mary Rose | 2011-12-23 | News and society
A series of strong earthquakes rocked the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, December 23, 2011, rattling buildings, closing the airport and sending residents rushing from buildings and prompting terrified holiday shoppers to flee into the streets. read more

Christchurch Earthquakes and Modern Education

By: Connie H. Deutsch | 2011-03-01 | Reference & Education
The Christchurch earthquake disaster should be a lesson to all of us not to let electronic gadgets replace traditional education. When faced with power outages for extended periods of time, none of the gadgets will work without electricity. read more

Flights to Christchurch

By: paul strauss | 2011-07-06 | Flights
Christchurch is one of the largest and the ancient cities of New Zealand. The city is lined up with wide number of gardens, parks, religious and historical centers. It's an earthquake prone place that has frequently suffered large destruction of properties and lives. read more

Earthquake hits New Zealand again

By: Ahsan raza | 2011-07-07 | Politics
Today once again a big earthquake hits New Zealand at the Kermadec Islands of 7.6 M. read more

fun things Christchurch

By: Ralph Circelli | 2012-03-10 | Destinations
There is a time for fun and then there is a time for a moment of silence, and when I stood in the middle of Christchurch New Zealand for the first time since the devastating February 2011 quake I couldn’t help but be astounded and appalled. What was once a thriving city with quaint shops, cafes and tourist attractions is now a ruin? However, even a shattering event like the earthquake that rip read more

Abruzzo earthquake

By: Albina Fabiani | 2010-02-05 | Nature
The terrible news of the earthquake in the Southern Italian region of Abruzzo bring to everyone's attention the need to help out the 100,000 who remained homeless, the 1,500 injured and the relatives read more

Powerful Earthquake Killed At Least 65 in New Zealand

By: Mary Rose | 2011-02-23 | News and society
New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch has been hit by a strong earthquake for the second time in five months. Unlike the 7.1 magnitude quake which caused no deaths in September last year, the earthquake on Tuesday, January 22 has made a lot of buildings collapsed and taken away the life of many people. There are also many fatalities and people trapped beneath rubble and sparking fires in the destroyed city. Measuring 6.3 in magnitude, the deadly earthquake occurred during lunch hour in local time when streets and shops and offices were full of people. The center of the quake was reported to be 10 miles southwest of Christchurch. Let’s have a look at several photos as following to see what is now happening in the unlucky region. read more

Bizarre Events After Earthquake And Volcanic Eruption

By: Eric Giguere | 2011-03-21 | Weather
In nature world, there is a great deal of unexplainable phenomena that no scientist could surely offer the answers. Many disputes around such questions from nature, especially after earthquake, what should follow the tremor, a number of fish or giant sinkhole hundreds of meters in depth? Some typical confusing events were listed below to give you an overview which should be helpful in some cases. read more

A Powerful Earthquake Struck One Of New Zealand

By: power balance | 2011-02-23 | News and society
A powerful earthquake struck one of New Zealand"??s biggest cities Tuesday at the height of a busy workday, toppling tall buildings and churches, crushing buses and killing at least 65 people in one of the country"??s worst natural disasters. read more

The China Earthquake - Child Adoption

By: Stephen Myler | 2010-04-04 | International studies
This is the second paper is in response to the work being carried out in China by counsellors in the field. China on May 12th suffered its worse earthquake for 30 years measuring 8 on the Richter scale, causing at this time over 70,000 deaths and millions of people homeless and injured. In the aftermath of the earthquake people from all over China were concerned with the plight of the children left victims of tragic parental loss and death. Good hearted people rushed forward to offer adoption of these children to give them a new home and a new beginning. This paper is to explore the psychology of what to expect from a child who will have severe mental anguish for many months if not years and to make potential adopters aware of the pitfalls of rushing to quickly to adopt what may turn out to be a problem child with severe mental problems in the future. read more

Earthquake Survival Kit: Build Your Own

By: Dion Daugherty | 2011-04-07 | Homeschooling
This latest earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand is no different. Those people who still have their home intact often find that they are without water, electricity, phone, and even sewage services. ... read more

Top Five Places for Boarders of Christchurch Flights

By: Arnold negi | 2011-05-25 | Destinations
Despite the great devastations caused by the frequent earthquakes, Christchurch has always been a favorite tourist destination welcoming Christchurch flights all throughout the year. Christchurch Botanical Gardens, Hagley Park, Ferrymead Heritage Park, Air Force Museum and Christchurch Cathedral are amongst the top five spots which the visitors love to explore. read more

7.1-Richter Earthquake in New Zealand

By: Mary Rose | 2010-09-09 | Community News
Every year, New Zealand records more than 14,000 earthquakes. At four thirty-five on September 4th , the city of Christchurch in New Zealand was hit by the 7.1-Richter earthquake. It’s about the same size quake as Haiti, but the damage is so much less. The happening was reported to destroy about 500 buildings and caused an estimated £930 million of damage. In addition, about 100,000 among 160,000 residential houses were devastated due to the earthquake and aftershocks. Fortunately, no one was killed during the quake. Streets, shops, offices and schools throughout the region are closed until everything is checked to be safe. Let’s have a look at the following images to find out how Christchurch was after the earthquake. read more

Top 10 Heavy Losses From Earthquakes

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-26 | Weather
The official figure of damage in the earthquake resulting tsunami and aftershocks in Japan, 11/03 has not been declared. On 23/03, The Cabinet Office of Japan estimated $309bn overall losses while World Bank offered it reached at $239bn. Furthermore, it’s necessary to keep an eye on insurance company’s role in aftershocks. Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute said: “Prior to today's earthquake, insured earthquake losses worldwide, dating back to February 2010, totaled an estimated $23 billon." read more

Christchurch Travel

By: rossmicheal | 2010-11-12 | Travel & Leisure
What better place to start your holiday than in some delightful Christchurch accommodation where you can count on getting a comfortable bed and a warm welcome when you arrive in this lovely city of churches and gardens on the South Island of New Zealand. read more