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Scoop Coverage: Christchurch Earthquake Response

Published: Mon 6 Sep 2010 12:55 PM
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10/09/10: Christchurch Earthquake - General Update
CBD Cordon The CBD cordon remains in place this morning. Police, engineers and Civil Defence staff are assessing the area. The Cordon will be lifted progressively and updates will be available during the day. More>>
ALSO:NZ Govt - Recovery plan will deliver swift payments - Civil Defence Has Made the Grade - Quake survivors to hatch for Conservation Week - Minister praises Canterbury schoolsMaori Party - Katene concerned about stress levelsHeather Roy's Diary - Good Intentions Does Not Good Law MakeCivil Defence Emergency Management - Ongoing community help essentialCivil Defence Emergency Management - Canterbury services recovering after earthquake - Quake Response Proves Value Of CD ArrangementsWaikato Civil Defence Emergency Management - Waikato councils pledge $173,000 to CanterburyChristchurch City Council - Canterbury Earthquake Appeal - Chch Earthquake - Extraordinary Council MeetingWaimakariri Council - Update on Repair Bill for WaimakaririWaimakariri Council - $60 - $120 Million in Repairs Likely After QuakeWaimakariri Council - It Will Be Many Months Before Kaiapoi RecoversWaimakariri Council - Urgent plea for rubberneckers to avoid KaiapoiNZ Police - Be patient and stay safe - Thanks for overwhelming support - Police Commissioner praises earthquake responseNZ Defence Force - Defence Support Continues for Canterbury RegionNZ Transport Agency - Temporary closures of Lyttelton Tunnel for fuelTelecom NZ - South Island earthquake – 4.45pm 10-09-10Canterbury DHB - Additional Staff Now on the JobCanterbury University - Quake: Canterbury University UpdateChristchurch Airport - Christchurch Airport open and fully operational - Christchurch Airport praised for swift responseMinistry of Justice - Christchurch Court information updateAMP Foundation - AMP pledges support to help Christchurch recoverSalvation Army - Salvation Army to distribute quake care packagesUnite Union - First Security bail on workersAA Insurance - “Contact us,” AA Insurance urges customersSamjohnson.co.nz - UC Students Assist Earthquake Clean upTourism Industry Association - Tourism industry rallies after quakeScape Christchurch Biennial - Christchurch Art In Public Space Will Not Go AheadNZ Red Cross - Canterbury Earthquake Appeal reaches $3.5 millionAge Concern - Seniors well supported after quakeHistoric Places Trust - NZHPT welcomes increase in building standardsSouthern Regional Management - Demand for Structural Engineers increasesVodafone - Tips for Staying in Touch During An EmergencyDisability Support Network - Extra support required for those in ChristchurchDavid Knight - Earthquake map helping thousands of CantabsMind Design - Putting People Together AgainHome Health Association - Home health organisations coping following quakeThames Coromandel District Council - Thames Valley responds to Chch Civil Defence CallWellington City Council - Our quake-risk buildings: Mayor seeks review
Yet More Science: Textbook Aftershock Sequence, Seismologist Says
The number and size of aftershocks in Canterbury is in line with expectations for a main shock of magnitude 7.1, a seismologist said today. More>>
ALSO:SMC - A massive week for earth science
9/9/10: Shifting From Response To Recovery

Civil Defence Director, John Hamilton says public services are being restored in Canterbury, with people in the region receiving support from welfare staff and building inspectors despite disruption caused by strong and frequent aftershocks.
Mr Hamilton said the focus is shifting from the response phase to recovery.
“Priorities over the next few days are to provide assistance to people and target and fix infrastructure, meet immediate and longer term housing needs, establish recovery structures and ensure timely, regular communication with affected communities,” he said. More>>
8 & 9 Sept:NZ Govt - Special Grants for Canterbury providers - Govt waives levy for earthquake waste - Hide pays tribute to Local Government Officials - Trauma support for the shaken and quake weary - ACC staff providing support to EQC - Earthquake recovery briefing - High profile Cantabs rally for the community - Turia Thrilled with Top-Ranking for Generous NZers - Update on Canterbury tertiary educationMaori Party - Christchurch Earthquake - Rahui KateneEnvironment Canterbury - Ground Water Changes Following QuakeNZ Police - Police Commissioner praises earthquake responseFederated Farmers - Farmers show rural damage to the Prime MinisterRural Recovery Group - Farmers urged to call for quake assistanceChristchurch City Council - Christchurch Earthquake - General Update - Christchurch Earthquake - Free bottled water - Christchurch Earthquake - Use of portaloos - Christchurch Earthquake - Rates Payment Grace - Christchurch Earthquake - Project EastWaimakariri Council - Waimakariri State of Emergency Extended - Owners of Unsafe Properties Must Contact Insurers - Kaiapoi Coming to Grips With DamageCivil Defence Emergency Management - Waimakariri River ContaminatedNZ Transport Agency - Last of quake damaged state highways set to openNZ Transport Agency - State Highway 74 to reopenMinistry of Justice - Christchurch Court - Earthquake updateTelecom NZ - South Island earthquakeMinistry of Education - Canterbury schools updateScoop Business - Major quake repair needed, warns Port of LytteltonChapman Tripp - Help Sheet For Quake Hit BusinessesWord of Mouth Media - Biggest NZ glazier swamped with callsWestfield NZ Ltd - Westfield Riccarton Resumes Trading TodaySEEK - Jobs Level Nationwide But Christchurch Now ShakyTower Insurance - Tower Insurance Steps Up Claim Support for QuakeBP NZ - Canterbury fuel supplies remain secureRabobank - Rabobank announces support for Earthquake ReliefLiz Gordon - Gordon calls for ring-fenced compensationEnvironment Bay of Plenty - Bay of Plenty supports CanterburyHutt City Council - Hutt City sends staff to help ChristchurchGisborne District Council - Gisborne building inspectors to help out in quakeJoint Media Statement - Experienced community sector a vital resourceNZ College Of Midwives - Care Packages for Canterbury Midwives, New MothersCouncil of Homeopaths - Homeopathy helps fearful quake peopleNZ Skeptics Society - Homeopaths Exploit Quake Fears to Sell Magic WaterYouthline - Youthline invites Christchurch youth to connectJoint Media Statement - "Rebuilding" Fundraising Drive for ChristchurchNZ Psychological Society - Coping with the impact of the Canterbury quakeMental Health Foundation - Practical strategies for coping work bestRelationship Services - Free counselling support available following quakeVictoria University - Retro-fitting houses could save livesThe Christchurch Casino - Christchurch Casino Donates $250,000 in quake aidNZ Council of Christian Social Services - Sixth Vulnerability Report: Recession Grinds OnBNZ - BNZ keen to work side by side with farmersTV3 Video - Property values continue gradual decline - QV - Quake updates: $50M to fix Lyttelton Port - Shaken Canterbury residents deprived of sleep - Canterbury residents reduced to tears by aftershock - Yoyo the dog takes quake safety into her own paws - Quake cost close to $4 billion, revised figures show - Watching the changing face of Christchurch - Key suggest legislation to enable fast rebuilding
Bermuda Triangle: Discredited Earthquake Safety Advice Circulated
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, the Earthquake Commission (EQC) and GNS Science have spoken out against the email, sometimes known as the “triangle of life”. They have done so because the email discourages people from taking what is usually the safest option, covering under desks, in doorways, etc. More>>
ALSO:TV3 Video - Earthquake: What should you do? - The Shock - How to prepare for natural disasters


8/9/10: Lyttelton: New Images Of Earthquake Damage


8/9/10: Big Aftershock Jolts City
Mayor Bob Parker has called for calm following this morning's major aftershock. People are asked to avoid travelling and to stay at home with family if it is safe to do so. More>>
Earthquake Report: Christchurch Mag 5.1, 7:49 8/9/10
Image: Bernard Darnton.
ALSO:Civil Defence Emergency Management - No major damage from today’s big shock - Sulphur smell detected in ChristchurchNZ Transport Agency - Lyttelton Tunnel re-openingNZ Transport Agency - Lyttelton Tunnel closed after shockTV3 Video - Quake updates: State of emergency extended - Company finds new use for quake debris - Assessors working overtime in Christchurch - Govt's financial relief for quake-affected workers - Christchurch earthquake - GNS fault line videoPublic Address Out-Link - Up Front: Day FiveOut-Link - Animated Christchurch Quake MapOut-Link - Christchurch & Canterbury Earthquake Map - What's open?Out-Link - Visualising six months of New Zealand earthquake data (Apr 1 - Sep 7, 2010)


Gordon Campbell: On The ‘Quake Aftermath (& Sean Plunket's Exit)
The news that Police have reported a 53% leap in domestic violence incidents in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake stands in stark contrast to the media narratives of community resilience and stoicism that have dominated media coverage... This aspect of the quake is worth noting, because to date – and understandably – a lot of the assessment has focussed on the purely economic impact. More>>
ALSO:Jigsaw - Earthquake Victims - Family Violence is Never OKMassey University - Coping with psychological aftermath of earthquakeVolunteering NZ - Well prepared volunteers playing a crucial roleNZ Red Cross - Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake AppealSalvation Army - Salvation Army moves into second phase of relief
Tom Frewen - Today In Parliament 07.09.10NZ Govt - Prime Minister's Statement on Quake - Tax assistance measures in place for quake victims - Praise for Police, Corrections staff in quake - Supporting Canterbury’s small businesses - 'Amazing Contribution' of Volunteers after Quake - Canterbury schools to remain closed - Language line helps ethnic communities cope
Labour - Goff Statement to Parliament – Christchurch EarthquakeHon Jim Anderton - Anderton: Speech in House on quakeMaori Party - Katene pleased with marae opening its doorsGreens - Canterbury’s future needs community inputLibertarianz Party - Our Five Million Dollars: Not Yours To Give, JohnNZ Police - Zero tolerance to crime in earthquake zone - Police: Canterbury Earthquake updateUnited Fire Brigades - Workload Constant for Christchurch FirefightersChristchurch City Council - Christchurch Earthquake - General Update - Christchurch Earthquake - Libraries update - Earthquake - Building Evaluations Update - Earthquake - Water tankers and portaloos - Quake: Residential Building Owners - Christchurch Earthquake - Information for OwnersMinistry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management - Check your neighbours – look out for each otherEnvironment Canterbury - Be prepared for aftershocksCanterbury DHB - Canterbury District Health Board Quake UpdateUniversity of Canterbury - University Making Progress In Wake of QuakeMinistry of Justice - Christchurch Court information following quakeNZ Transport Agency - Canterbury highways weathering quake after shocksNZ Transport Agency - Quake: Highway UpdateTelecom NZ - Christchurch earthquake: summary of Telecom NZTelecom NZ - Telecom: Earthquake UpdateTranz Metro - Metro copes with disrupted streetsIrrigation NZ - IrrigationNZ urges post EQ check on irrigationChristchurch and Canterbury Tourism - Updated InformationStatistics NZ - Quake: Delay to Statistics - UpdateFederated Farmers - What a week meeting and BBQ for farmersCivil Defence Emergency Management - Local HB earthquake reminder to be preparedEnvironment Waikato - Survey results show need for Waikato preparationCivil Defence Emergency Management - Big increases in visitors to civil defence websiteWellington City Council - Canterbury kids win big to brighten tough weekEnvironment Canterbury - Canterbury Earthquake Appeal – single appeal fund
Smellie Sniffs The Breeze: Shaky Times
Let’s get one thing straight. Earthquakes are not good for the economy... try painting the destruction as good news for someone whose house is threatened with collapse on the next big after-shock. More>>
ALSO:Scoop Business - Chch quake a 0.5% drag on economy: WhiteheadScoop Business - Christchurch quake to push up reinsurance ratesScoop Business - Earthquake delays statistics releasesScoop Business - Chch earthquake fells weekend retail salesPaymark - Earthquake Hits Canterbury’s Economy HardANZ National Bank - ANZ New Zealand beefs up support for customersVero - Vero staff assist with earthquake insurance claimsWestfield NZ Ltd - Westfield Riccarton ReopensNexus Data - Data loss to cost quake-affected businessesGull Petroleum - Gull Donates $10,000 to Christchurch Mayoral FundNZ Institute of Architects - Architects provide support to residents, businessNZ Steel - New Zealand Steel Announces $500,000 Quake ReliefContact Energy - Contact Energy to make $1 million contributionAA Insurance - AA Insurance urges safety firstProject Management Institute of NZ - Post Disaster Project Management skills requiredMainPower - MainPower supports victims of major quakeNational Bank - The National Bank announces rural supportPlan b - Businesses can still act to mitigate earthquakeBusiness Mentors - Business Mentors Put on Stand by in CanterburyTenderit - pledges free membershipCRS Management - Six60 Postpone Christchurch GigSynlait - Synlait operations withstand earthquake shocksAA Insurance - EQC does not cover car damageVodafone - Vodafone Red Alert TXT DonateProgressive Enterprises - Progressive Enterprises collecting donationsAXA - AXA help for customers severely affected by quake
Heritage: NZ Express Co Building A Write-Off
It is likely to be necessary to demolish two inner city buildings later today:
Former New Zealand Express Co. Building / MLC Building,160 Manchester Street; Cecil House / Country Theme, 68-76 Manchester Street. More>>
ALSO:Christchurch City Council - Building demolition postponed


Wellington.Scoop: Monday Diary – Timing Is Everything
Pedestrians in Taranaki Street were today bemused to see this new billboard – four storeys high – which has just been erected on the Cogent building. More>>
ALSO:The Weekly Coitus - Coping With: Earthquake
Stateside With Rosalea: Some Cultural Geography
On February 28, 2001, an earthquake struck just 18 km from Washington State’s capital, Olympia... Just as in the earthquake that struck Christchurch, NZ, last weekend, the damage included collapsed awnings and brick walls. More>>
6/9/10: Aftershocks "Are Literally Real Crackers"

Some of the aftershocks still rocking Canterbury are literally real crackers says Mayor Bob Parker.
His comment was a reference to a large aftershock which rolled through at about noon today further stressing an already badly damaged building in Cranford Street, which began to crumble after the jolt. The Fire Service has confirmed Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) has arranged for the building to be demolished.
The Christchurch City Council's engineers have now surveyed all 550 buildings in the central business district. City Rescue Manager Steve McCarthy said five percent of those buildings have been red stickered meaning they are deemed unsafe and unable to be entered More>>
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More Science: Fault Had Not Ruptured For At Least 16,000 Years
The fault that ruptured and produced the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Canterbury on Saturday appears not to have ruptured for at least 16,000 years, scientists said today.
The earthquake produced a 22km-long surface rupture and up to 4m of horizontal displacement in alluvial terraces that were deposited about 16,000 years ago at the end of the last glaciation. More>>
ALSO:Environment Canterbury - Christchurch liquefaction hazards and effectsTV3 Video - Geologist talks anatomy of Canterbury earthquake - Liquefaction - a scientific explanation


Audio & Report 6/9/10: Govt Promises $5M In Quake Relief
The Government has promised $5m for a hardship fund to help victims of the weekend’s massive earthquake in Christchurch and the Canterbury region.
After a lengthy meeting with Cabinet members Monday, Prime Minister John Key told reporters the government would pay the money into Christchurch’s mayoral relief fund, which already has $6m worth of contributions from the private sector, including several major banks.
But today’s earmark was just “a starting point”. More>>
ALSO:NZ Govt - Key: Press Conference on Canterbury EarthquakeTV3 Video - Quake updates: Key cancels Europe trip - Key cancels Queen visit, Europe trip - John Key talks govt's response to quake - John Key talks govt's response to quake - Garner on the Govt's quake relief packageScoop Business - NZ insurers well-positioned to cope with quakeScoop Business - MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks get boost from quake workScoop Business - Quake rebuilding will outweigh short term costsScoop Business - NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi expected to hold firm
6/9/10: Rivers Rising In Canterbury
Upwards of 200mm of heavy north-west rain has fallen along the Alpine Divide as was predicted yesterday. More>>
ALSO:TV3 Video - ECAN plays down flood fearsCivil Defence - Chch: School Closures and Building Safety - Metro Bus Services Not Operating Monday Sept 6 - Schools To Close For Two Days - Civil Defence Update Earthquake: Sep 5, 6.00amWaikato Civil Defence Emergency Management - Waikato Civil Def on standby to help in CanterburyChristchurch City Council - Rubbish collections in Christchurch - Christchurch Earthquake - General Update - State of Emergency extended - Earthquake Update - 3.30pm 5 September 2010 - Christchurch City Council MEDIA UPDATE - 1pm - Christchurch Earthquake - General UpdateNZ Transport Agency - Canterbury State Highway Network Update - The NZ Transport Agency has begun Assessing RoadsUniversity of Canterbury - University Of Canterbury: Earthquake UpdateMinistry of Education - School Closures Following Canterbury EarthquakeCanterbury DHB - Two Christchurch birthing units remain closedTelecom NZ - South Island Earthquake – 9:30am: Current StatusSTATE Insurance - STATE: Christchurch Earthquake Insurance Claims
Image: University of Canterbury
Picking Up The Pieces: Psychological Recovery Takes Time
It will take longer to recover psychologically than materially from the Christchurch earthquake, says a disaster specialist who has worked with earthquake survivors in China. “It is easier to pick up the pieces physically and financially than it is ... More>>
ALSO:National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges - Domestic Violence Reporting May Rise After QuakeRoyal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists - Monitor Mental Health Following EarthquakeNZ Plunket Society - Update on Canterbury Plunket ServicesPublic Address Out-Link - Hard News: Little pieces of a big picture - Busytown: The shakesThe Dim-Post Out-Link - That took a lotta class (on Anderton and earthquake comments)Red Alery Out-Link - Clare Curran: Some observations about coverage of the Chch earthquake.
TV3 Video - Army moves in to help ChCh police - 5,000 quake claims lodged so far - Students give up break to help quake victims - Christchurch: Business owners assess the damage - Christchurch Quake: 20 percent of city without water - Impact of the earthquake on children - 90 damaged buildings inside Christchurch cordon - Damage assessment continues in Christchurch - Kaiapoi residents feel 'singled out' by quake - EQC: Bexley, Brooklands, Avonside worst-hit - Water supply a concern for dialysis users - Medical Officer of Health on public building closure - Canterbury quake closes schools till Wednesday - Canterbury weather report - New Zealand earthquake - John Campbell surveys historical sites in Christchurch - Sup Int Commander Dave Cliff speaks to The Nation - Aid begins arriving in Canterbury - Canterbury prepares for strong winds - Canterbury Earthquake help hotline - Steady stream into welfare centres in Christchurch - Christchurch earthquake could cost $2B - EQC - Christchurch Mayor on earthquake relief - Avonside worst hit in Christchurch earthquake
Images & Report: Christchurch’s Shaky Weekend

Talia Shadwell reports first hand accounts of the aftermath of this wknd's quake The earthquake that rocked Canterbury early Saturday morning had Riccarton students Scarlett Moody, Lilly Pomeroy, Samantha Keepa and Taygen Hughes shrinking in the doorways of their Balgay St flat.
Their power cut out, the girls conjured up some candles amid rolling aftershocks.
“At first I thought it was a heavy truck driving past, but then the floor started to shake and there was this unbelievable rumbling sound. I had to clamber to get a hold on a door frame. Images: Emily Hartley-Skudder More>>
ALSO:Scoop Audio - Manning & Godfrey: Christchurch Quake News UpdateSave The Children - Save The Children on Canterbury QuakeSalvation Army - Sallies Partner With Westpac To Help VictimsSalvation Army - Salvation Army appeals for funds for earthquakeANZ Bank - ANZ To Collect Funds Nationwide For EarthquakeBNZ - BNZ Announces Million Dollar Earthquake FundNZ Red Cross - Red Cross Opens Canterbury Earthquake AppealFiji Club Of NZ - Christchurch Earthquake AppealWestfield NZ Ltd - Westfield Pledges $250,0000 To Mayoral Relief FundNatural Dairy - Natural Dairy Donate $200,000 To Earthquake ReliefFederated Farmers - Rural Community Offers Support To City CousinsFederated Farmers - Update for farmers in North CanterburyFederated Farmers - Earthquake: Federated Farmers Afternoon UpdateFederated Farmers - Canterbury Earthquake: Federated Farmers Update
Scoop Business: Quake Throws Lifeline To Building Industry
The 7.1 magnitude pre-dawn earthquake that shattered Christchurch may be the most significant economic disaster in recent history, but it will provide a much-needed lifeline for New Zealand’s beleaguered construction sector. More>>
ALSO:Scoop Business - Quake to push Kiwi bond yieldsScoop Business - NZ dollar largely unscathed on Christchurch quakeScoop Business - Canterbury quake damage put at $2 bln: KeyTV3 Video - NZ dollar opens strongly despite quakeNewmarket Business Association - Business Head Tells Aucklanders 'Quit Complaining'NZCTU - Unions respond to concerns in earthquake aftermathUnite Union - Union flooded with calls from worried workersKiwi Income Property Trust - Chch properties remain operational following quakeGoodman Property Trust - GMT Christchurch AssetsCommunity Energy Action - Charitable Trust Building Affected By EarthquakePike River Coal - Pike River’s Second Export Shipment to Set Sail
"Dark Day": Statement From Governor-General Regarding 4 Sept
All New Zealanders will share the shock and dismay that Susan and I feel for what has happened in the South Island today. The loss of life in the Fox Glacier air crash and the widespread damage in this morning’s earthquake, have caused a dark day. More>>
ALSO:NZ Govt - Health Minister thanks Canterbury health workersNZ Govt - Safety Of Canterbury People Top PriorityNZ Govt - Agriculture Minister Visiting Earthquake Hit FarmsNZ Govt - Government Helpline 0800 779997 Proving EffectiveNZ Govt - Canterbury Welfare Services openTV3 Video - Bob Parker talks to The NationTVNZ - Q: Key on SCF and QuakeTVNZ - Q: Interview with Chch Mayor Bob ParkerTVNZ - Q: Canterbury Commerce Head on Quake


Scoop Feedback: Pictures of the Christchurch Quake
Canterbury Picks Up Pieces After Massive Quake

Report By Jackie Llewellyn A massive earthquake which shattered Canterbury in the early hours of this morning has left many amazed that no one has yet been found dead.
The 7.1 magnitude quake struck at 4.35 am reducing buildings in central Christchurch to rubble, but there have so far been just a few reports of serious injury.
The earthquake ripped through Christchurch and Canterbury's infrastructure cutting power, creating gas leaks and rupturing water and sewerage systems. More>>
ALSO:Cara des Landes - Photo Essay of Earthquake DamageScoop News - Chch Looting Exaggerated by World MediaTelecom - South Island Earthquake – 2:00pm Telecom - South Island Earthquake – 11:00amTelecom - Telecom Services in ChristchurchNZ Police - Chch CBD Closed Canterbury DHB - Earthquake: CDHB Media Advisory Civil Defence Emergency Management - Greater Christchurch earthquake New Zealand Food Safety Authority - Earthquake: minimise food and water spoilageAuckland City Council - Banks Sends Support to Christchurch TVNZ - Extensive Coverage of Canterbury Quake TV3 - 3 News Provides Comprehensive Earthquake CoverageNew Zealand Post - NZ Post Affected by Christchurch Earthquake TV3 Video - CCTV captures office building at moment of quake - Major New Zealand quakes - a chronology - Key: Earthquake clean up could cost $2B - Infrastructure 'hit hard' by earthquake - Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker talks quake recovery plan - John Key live from Christchurch quake site - Residents, business owners recall Christchurch quake - Aerial shots, early morning views of Christchurch quake - Civil Defence Minister John Carter - full interview - Director of Civil Defence John Hamilton - full interview - Quake Rocks South Island - Christchurch In Chaos
Civil Defence: Large Earthquake Near Christchurch


7.10am Following today's 7.4 magnitude earthquake, Canterbury Emergency Co-ordination Centre, Selwyn, Timaru, Waimakariri and Hurunui districts have activated their emergency centres.
There are power outages across the districts. Residents are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel while damage to buildings and infrastructure is assessed and necessary repairs are made.
Residents are also advised not to use cellular phones unless for emergencies. More>>
ALSO:The Scoop Team - 7.4 Earthquake hits ChristchurchCanterbury Civil Defence - Christchruch Earthquake – 4/09/10 – 7.10 am.=Civil Defence Emergency Management - Mag 7.4 Earthquake 30km West of ChristchurchGNS Science - Earthquake report: Mag 7.1 West of ChristchurchGNS Science - Seismologists Revise Canterbury Quake DetailsGNS Science - Scientists Head to Canterbury to Study Quake Science Media Centre - Inforgraphic & expert comment on earthquake coverageUniversity of Canterbury - New Fault Line A “Major Surprise”SciBlogs Out-Links - What happened under Canterbury yesterday morning | The Atavism - Mapping quakes in Canterbury | seeing data - New fault surprises scientists | Griffin’s Gadgets - Earthquake, South Island, New Zealand | Code for LifeHighly Allochthonous Out-Link - Tectonics of the M7 earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand
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