Hi:
Just a quick post to tell you that we are in a small town called Fairlee, about 150 km southeast of Christchurch.
There was another earthquake in Christchurch about 12:50 our time. We were in a motel unit in Fairlee when we felt the quake here, but there was no damage in this area.
We understand that this quake, although smaller than the September 4, 2010 quake, has probably caused more damage as it was much closer to central Christchurch and much shallower.
At this point we don't know what we are doing. We will be going to a town called Geraldine tomorrow, which is closer to Christchurch (still over 100 km away). Then we will have to decide which direction to head in. We have enough time to bicycle to any number of airports on the south island, but we have to be sure that airplanes large enough to carry bicycles can fly out of them. We'll keep you posted.
I am so glad you guys are OK. Please stay safe.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
I know that we told you guys to go over there and shake them up a bit, but a 6.3 earthquake is going a bit far. Laura it might be time to think about sleeping in the tent in the middle of a field with all the sheep.
ReplyDeleteRick
Looking at the pictures of damage on the BBC web site you would do well to stay well away
ReplyDeleteOther Rick
I agree with "Other Rick" - the pictures of Christchurch look pretty bad. Apparently the airport is closed but don't know for how long. If there are cracks in the runways, for sure the larger planes won't be flying in/out for awhile.
ReplyDeleteMost importantly, stay safe!!!
Daphne
OMG...thank goodness you 2 weren't in Christchurch...the destruction is so extensive looking at the pics....worse than the quake last year. If you do decide to go to Christchurch just to get a picture of the steeple on the Cathedral...don't bother it's gone. Check out link below...
ReplyDeleteI agree with the Rick above...large field & a tent sounds good to me!!
Stay safe...Jan & Barry
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/christchurch-cathedral-before-and-after/story-e6freuy9-1226010185038
I have saved the print out from your seismometer, but nothing was recorded on yours or most of the others in BC.
ReplyDeleteOther Rick
A good thing you have some extra time on your hands as Christchurch airport is closed 'for now' but would expect that will mean major delays and backlogs. Would think your best bet is a smaller plane to Auckland IF such a thing exists (bikes!!). Keep us all informed please.
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