New Zealand: State of Emergency in Christchurch for Earthquake Clean-up

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | September 8th, 2010 | Trackback

A state of emergency is in effect through Sept. 15 in Christchurch as the city recovers from a devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Sept. 4 and destroyed hundreds of buildings but caused no deaths. A 5.1-magnitude aftershock rattled the city Sept. 8 and earthquake experts warned that another strong temblor could shake the city in the following days. Authorities asked tourists to stay away until the emergency is lifted and services are restored. The international airport is functioning normally.

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