That was a bad earthquake in Christchurch, glad that you guys are all right.
Didn't feel a thing in Auckland, that is a massive job in cleaning up and rebuilding.
Be glad that CHCH still has overhead 66kV feeders going into town.
Imagine HV cables being torn apart as grounds move and repairs are to be made. OH cables at least have a bit of give in them and can be repaired a lot quicker too.
All the best with the rebuild for now.
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The product of rotation, excitation and flux produces electricty.
We are still having after-shocks here, we had two last night in the space of about 16 minutes and one this morning. I don't think the plates have quite settled down yet.
People seem to be rather on edge here at the moment, not knowing what is going to happen next.
BTW, thanks guys in hindsight for the birthday wishes, I'm not likely to forget this one in a hurry!
They say building codes are written in blood, and seismic codes are no exception. I'm not the least bit surprised the new homes withstood the quake far better than older homes. It's not just masonry vs wood either, but the way the structures are supported and reinforced. BIG differences between new and old.
A modern house may still sustain damage during a severe enough quake, but if the occupants escape alive, it's done it's job.
