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Hundreds of aftershocks follow major earthquake and tsunami in New Zealand; thousands flee to high ground

Monday, November 14th 2016 - 07:06 UTC
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A strong new earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 rattled New Zealand's South Island on Monday, hours after a more powerful quake killed at least two people, damaged roads and buildings and sent thousands fleeing to higher ground. Emergency response teams were already flying by helicopter to the region at the epicenter of the original 7.8 magnitude quake, which struck just after midnight some 91 km northeast of Christchurch in the South Island, amid reports of injuries and collapsed buildings. Read full article

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  • Briton

    I hope the government sends any help that is needed.

    Nov 14th, 2016 - 07:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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