Thought on CHCH earthquake

[IslandBoy77]

I was rummaging through the GeoNet site over the weekend, and read about the Taihape Landslide. And it got me thinking about how this whole earthquake thing has been such a surprise to all the geology boffins, and I wondered if there might not be a slab involved - possibly in conjunction with a fault. I suppose in a sense, the entire earth's surface is a collection of slabs (although referred to as plates), so in a fashion the answer to my question is 'Yes'. But in light of that musing, I wonder if anyone is thinking about the possibility of long-term instability and the far-reaching ramifications this will have for all in the immediate area - especially if what we are seeing is essentially a very large horizontal landslide in slow-motion? So, what do others think? Does anyone know a geologist or seismologist who might care to comment or speculate on my pondering?

[omitchell]

Might be a distinct possibility. There was a lot of liquifaction down there with old river sand coming up.

[AllanJames]

QUOTE (IslandBoy77 @ Sep 7 2010, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was rummaging through the GeoNet site over the weekend, and read about the Taihape Landslide. And it got me thinking about how this whole earthquake thing has been such a surprise to all the geology boffins, and I wondered if there might not be a slab involved - possibly in conjunction with a fault. I suppose in a sense, the entire earth's surface is a collection of slabs (although referred to as plates), so in a fashion the answer to my question is 'Yes'. But in light of that musing, I wonder if anyone is thinking about the possibility of long-term instability and the far-reaching ramifications this will have for all in the immediate area - especially if what we are seeing is essentially a very large horizontal landslide in slow-motion? So, what do others think? Does anyone know a geologist or seismologist who might care to comment or speculate on my pondering?

IMHO, the only remifications are those we allow to invade out mind and stay there.

We are on the Pacific Plate (see below) and branching off the 'main' fault line, which we consider runs through the Alps, there are branches off it that go in all directions. On top of that other faults extending from Australia.

My attitude is:

1) We know all of this. Who cares?
2) Be prepared as much as you can. Then forget about it.

The only fear is fear itself. And ongoing fear can only exist in a mind that's not being controlled by it's owner.

The fact is: Life is great!

http://www.iris.edu/seismon/bigmap/index.phtml

[IslandBoy77]

QUOTE (AllanJames @ Sep 7 2010, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

1) We know all of this. Who cares?

I care! I personally do not live in fear of earthquakes. They do fascinate me - if somewhat morbidly in some respects - and like other thinkers, I like to "explore" odd concepts.

So this post is not about fear, it's about doing some mental exploration - nothing else.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (IslandBoy77 @ Sep 7 2010, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They do fascinate me - if somewhat morbidly in some respects - and like other thinkers, I like to "explore" odd concepts.

So this post is not about fear, it's about doing some mental exploration -

I,m intrigued and have no fear , we have away,s had jolts and mister wobbly,s , Its new and the sensation and constant measure with a glass off water , your own home science project given to me freely , give me something to put my mind to , off work because off a bad bump .

And its very good when your in fight sim , i just say to the passengers in the back 'just a bit of ruff air ladies and gentlemen please fasten your seat-belts and enjoy the ride'

[IslandBoy77]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Sep 7 2010, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And its very good when your in fight sim , i just say to the passengers in the back 'just a bit of ruff air ladies and gentlemen please fasten your seat-belts and enjoy the ride'

Nice one Ian - that's the right attitude!

[HueyTeam]

Does anyone knows William Shin from Christchurch? He is kicking soccer in our neighbor village. His Familiys house in CHCH is broken.

http://www.az-online.de/uelzenstart/00_201...er_am_Ball.html