Earthquakes are such scary things. It's amazing how much damage can happen and leave you feeling so helpless. There is no warning and nothing you can do but hold on as the earth itself moves. Then to see people taking advantage of the disaster to steal is just sickening. Such a sad thing to see that people don't always come together but look to benefit from other's suffering. Disappointing and says something about the world we live in now.

i think it's a terrible thing,also quite scary because there is really no warning system that could detect an earthquake of that caliber.i sure hope that scientist are able to develop an accurate early detection system.it could save 1000's of lives.i honestly don't know how people are able to live in earthquake prone areas,the thought of at any minute the "big one" can strike and just totally upturn your life(if your lucky!) is terrifying to me.

It is so sad honest people become victims of environmental hazards. We make technological and industrial advancement without considering the effects on the environment. Even though some of these things are unavoidable, we can make necessary actions to protect ourselves. It is so sad an earthquake of that magnitude hits New Zealand .

I think these earthquakes that have been happening are terrible. They seem to be so common now and so many lives are being taken because of this. If their lives aren't taken, they probably lost their homes or belongings somehow. This makes it hard for many people to pick themselves back up and continue living. I think that they should definitely try and get some sort of help from the government.

Dear friend,                                          I am writing to tell you that I just read a horrifying article about a major 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit New Zealand on Monday. The property damage, loss of life, and injuries are going to be devastating once all the numbers are in. I feel very sickened and saddened after reading this news.