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New Zealand Earthquake: Video Clips Show the Temblor's Destruction

Feb 22, 2011 – 2:05 PM
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Torie Bosch Contributor

In a disaster, it is now second nature: Once everyone is safe, survey the damage with video cameras.

After the 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving at least 65 people dead, many captured the tremendous damage inflicted on the 350,000-person city.

Surge Desk has rounded up some clips showing the quake wreckage.

This raw video shows the immediate aftermath of the quake, the rescue efforts and the shock on New Zealanders' faces.



Aerial footage demonstrates the magnitude of the damage, with crumbled buildings and broken roads.



The earthquake triggered some landslides, with rocks and debris spilling down onto roads and homes.



TVNZ collected these scenes of destruction, with dust filling the air.



This security-camera footage allegedly shows the quake in real time.



Streets were filled with rubble.



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