christchurch
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Extremely Powerful Earthquake Rocks New Zealand
Image: USGS An earthquake with a reported 7.9 magnitude hit New Zealand’s South Island around 12:02AM local time this morning. Devastating aftershocks and tsunamis quickly followed. It’s possible that more aftershocks are to come.
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US Air Force Flies From To Antarctica To Rescue Sick Worker
If you’re wondering about the cost of this medical evacuation, think high. And then probably think a bit higher. Flying 7400km from Washington State to Antarctica, the C-17 cargo plane dodged ash-clouds and strapped on night-vision goggles to pick up the poorly contractor and drop him off at a hospital in New Zealand.
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Large 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Christchurch
According to official data from the US Geological Survey website, a strong earthquake struck Christchurch at 12:51pm local time and measured 6.3 on the official Richter scale.