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Christchurch Earthquake
A planned city sits quietly on a Tuesday morning. The streets are busy, cafes are open, and the air carries the calm confidence of people who have already survived one earthquake. But beneath their feet, the ground is not as settled as it seems.Christchurch, the South Island’s second largest city, entered twenty eleven with a reputation for order and resilience. Its wide avenues, stone buildings, and central parks suggested permanence. The Avon River wound through the city’s heart, drawing people to its banks and the compact business district. Office workers, students, and shoppers filled the…
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