Fortunately later reports have downgraded the force, however on top of the tragic losses it'll discourage investors and holidaymakers.Having survived a few tremors it's a truly terrifyinng invisble threat.

A fire , an explosion you can see and run away

Good luck to the Kiwis a great people in a beautiful country.

May be rebuild will have to be to higher standards or certain locations abandoned

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