Why NZ quake was so destructive

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 15:30 in Earth & Climate

Cosmic Log: A 6.3 magnitude  in the southern New Zealand city Christchurch Tuesday had a far worse toll of death and destruction than a much stronger earthquake that hit the same region on Sept. 4, 2010. Why? Location, location, location, an expert said.

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