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Christchurch

Christchurch Travel Useful Information

2011-02-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Christchurch: McKenzie Willis st.

Update for international travelers in New Zealand, and intending international travelers to Christchurch, New Zealand.

Tags: Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand earthquake, travel alerts, Travel Update

New Zealand Quake Unhinges Glacial Ice

2011-02-22 by Phil Butler

Tasman Glacier

A deadly earthquake has stunned the people of New Zealand leaving in its wake at least 65 dead and many more injured or in a state of upheaval. The 6.3 magnitude quake caused the city of Christchurch to shudder violently, and even dislodged a massive chunk of glacial ice.

Tags: Christchurch, Earth Observatory, earthquake, glacial ice, ice caps, ice packs, John Key, NASA, New Zealand, New Zealand earthquake, New Zealand travel, rescue, Tasman Glacier, travel advisory, USGS

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