Christchurch, New Zealand Earthquake: Devastation Twice in Six Months

Christchurch’s second major earthquake in the space of six months has wreaked havoc on a city that was barely recovering from the major quake in September 2010.
Christchurch, New Zealand Earthquake: Devastation Twice in Six Months
The Knox Presbytarian Church on Bealey Avenue lies in ruins on February 23, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. At least 65 people have died after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 20km southeast of Christchurch at around 1pm local time. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
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The Knox Presbytarian Church on Bealey Avenue lies in ruins on February 23, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. At least 65 people have died after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 20km southeast of Christchurch at around 1pm local time. ( Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
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