earthquake of magnitude 6.3 to Christchurch in New Zealand this morning An earthquake of magnitude 6, 3 hit Christchurch, second city in New Zealand. According to the Prime Minister, the toll is at least 65 dead. It could be revised upwards. The state of emergency was declared.
At least 65 people have died in A massive earthquake (magnitude 6.3) that struck Christchurch, second city in New Zealand today (24:51 local time 11:51 p.m. GMT). The earthquake was followed by several aftershocks ranging up to 5.6 in intensity. This is the worst earthquake in that country for 80 years. The state of emergency was declared.
Prime Minister of New Zealand declares: "An absolute tragedy! "
" The balance I have now is 65 dead and could be revised upward. This is an absolute tragedy for this city, for New Zealand for the people we're close, "said Prime Minister John Key.
The Christchurch City (340,000 inhabitants), had already been struck in September by an earthquake of magnitude 7. He had no casualties but the damage was considerable. The quake occurred at a time of day "where the city is crowded with people at work and children to school," says John Key.
images of chaos
"It could not be worse," said Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker. He added: "I think we should brace ourselves for a number of deaths that will be significant. [...] We're not talking thousands but by tens of people who will not be saved. [...] Everyone must understand it is a black day for this city. "
Throughout the city, images of chaos. It evokes bus crushed by debris falling from heights, people trapped in buildings, the collapse of the steeple of the cathedral, the total destruction of the building six-storey regional television ... and people haggard, wandering the streets.
Surge whales
few hours before, cetaceans were stranded on the coasts ...
Sad discovery on a beach in New Zealand. Around 107 whales have lost the north and came ashore on Stewart Island. Conservation officers have killed 48 animals dying because of the sun. (EPA Photo) See also:
http://www.24heures.ch/centaine-baleines-echouees-nouvelle-zelande-2011-02-21
Source: Télégramme.com
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