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Canterbury Quake Triggers New Fault Line Ripping City
New Zealand geologists warn the 7.1 magnitude Christchurch quake may have created a new fault line as officials report at least 500 buildings destroyed including 90 in downtown Christchurch. Prime Minister Key calls it a near miracle no deaths occurred. power and water are being restored and recovery crews, police, and troops mobilize amid aftershocks and strong winds.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
South Island
John Key
Key
TV One News
Bob Parker
Parker
WeatherWatch
Philip Duncan
Paul Burns
Canterbury University
Mark Quigley
Quigley
National Radio
Peter Beck
TV One
Euan Smith
Victoria University
GNS Science
Fiordland
Australia
Ken Gledhill