EarthquakeSwimmingPool.wmv

Styx mill country club swimming pool during Christchurch earthquake.
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred at 4:35 am on September 4, the epicentre was 40 km west of Christchurch city, and the depth of the quake was at 10 km. The epicentre was close to the town of Darfield.

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[kiwigeofreak]

Impressive. I live in Bryndwr. 50 centimetres of water went over the edge of our pool in a wave that went through the fence and made it half way across the lawn. There was a clear debris line showing where it got to.

[acerkiwi]

Yes, I had a similar wave out of my pool in redwood, the tidal wave reached the height of three stairs, 50cm sounds about right. Dam scary morning.

[aperture25]

this is actually amazing. where's that light coming from though? Was this the 4th or an aftershock? Awesome to have on video!

[acerkiwi]

Yes this is actual footage from the 4 september.

[acerkiwi]

Donate to christchurch earthquake fund.

[tearbearnz]

We live 4km from the Sept 4 faultline and our neighbours pool cleared the 6ft fence, just hitting the top foot or so, and killed the neighbours lawn!

[wildernick28]

Gessus.. thinking about us here in Canterbury, imagine if the quake hit 10 km off shore..like japan, nuts.

[imnosferatu]

Lol thats insane. Glad our access cards are working again.