Today there was another earthquake in Christchurch. This earthquake was ranked at 6.3 which is less than the 7.1 earthquakes from back in September, but the damage and death toll is already higher. The September earthquake occurred in the middle of the night when families were at home together asleep in bed. The earthquake today occurred in the middle of the day at 12:51. Families were desperate to get to their loved ones at school, work, and other places. The death toll is already to over 60 people and is said to be rising. There are over 50 of people still trapped in collapsed building. Police and search and rescue teams are working hard to help the people. The open parks are full of people who have lost their homes or are severely injured. News reporters are saying that we are witnessing New Zealand's Darkest Day.
Less than two weeks ago our study abroad group was walking these same streets in Christchurch. I was taking a tour and attending a catholic church service in the cathedral that is now destroyed. We were staying at a motel that was right across from the park that is now providing landing space for helicopters that are flying in to help with the damage.
Our group was so lucky that our trip was two weeks ago and not this week. My prayers go out to the people of Christchurch. This is going to be a difficult event to recover from.
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