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Thursday, October 28, 2010

God is Still in Control

Monday, October 18, 2010

Large Aftershock Rattles Christchurch, 19th October

A 5.0 aftershock struck Christchurch at 11:32 am on the 19th October. This was felt widely in the city and caused futher damage to buildings and liquefaction in some suburbs. Residents were stressed by the shaking and a mall and the airport were temporarily closed.

News Article on Aftershock





Thursday, October 14, 2010

Earthquake Book for Sale

All profits from this book will be given to the Red Cross Earthquake Fund. It has a soft cover, measures 19cm X 21cm and contains 32 glossy pages of photos of earthquake damage in Christchurch. Many of the pictures were taken in Christchurch central, shortly after the earthquake and before the CBD was cordoned off. This is a quality coffee-table book and a lasting memory of the destruction caused by the earthquake.




Feedback from a Trade Me customer - Very moving pictorial account of the earthquake. Recommended.


Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Strong Aftershocks In Christchurch Area

At 4:42pm on the 13th October, Christchurch was shaken by a 5.0 magnitude aftershock. This was enough to give the city a good jolt followed by a few seconds of shakes. After a few quiet days, Christchurch has suffered 4 aftershocks in the space of 8 hours. According to Geonet, these were 3.2, 3.6, 4.1 and 5.0.


Sunday, October 3, 2010

Facts and Figures about the Christchurch Earthquake

Click below to read about the number of aftershocks, cost of damage and toppled chimneys in Christchurch.





An estimated 15,000 to 17,000 chimneys were destroyed during the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on the 4th September 2010.

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.


Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)






Saturday, October 2, 2010