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See Amazing View of Christchurch Seconds After Earthquake

See Amazing View of Christchurch Seconds After Earthquake

The incredible image taken above captured the city of Christchurch, New Zealand just seconds after a massive earthquake hit earlier this week, and gives an eerie glimpse of the devastation that would ensue. Additionally, security footage from inside some local convenience store captured the quake as it rocked the city:

Rescuers fanned out into unchecked areas of New Zealand’s quake-devastated city Thursday looking for any remaining life in the rubble, as the death toll rose to 98 with “grave fears” that many of the 226 missing are dead.

Police said up to 120 bodies may still lie trapped in the tangled concrete and steel that was the Canterbury Television or CTV building, where dozens of students from Japan, Thailand, China and other Asian countries were believed buried when an English-language school collapsed along with other offices. Twenty-three bodies were pulled from the building Thursday, but not immediately identified.

See Amazing View of Christchurch Seconds After Earthquake

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Comments (26)

  • Dorkville
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 6:16pm

    New Zealand has not aligned with China, what are you thinking “@republic” ? It’s a democracy, capitalist with a slight socialist bent. Australia has helped a lot as they are the closest neighbor but you won’t read that in any American paper or website, try Sydney morning herald…

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  • Beware of Romans
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 3:12pm

    Al Jazeera clips on a Glenn Beck website???

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  • wwjcdo
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 2:16pm

    CHRIST-CHURCH aye? Looks like Satan’s getting peeved, he knows his end is near !!!

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  • Its Gonna Getcha
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 12:14pm

    Thanks Blaze for those amazing images.

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  • teachermitch32
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:04am

    This is not a political event, as yet, except to say that the POTUS is again silent. This is just a natural disaster that needs a response to assist those in need, whether that be prayer or aid. Guess we will have to see if the US gov. response is as agressive as for those in Haiti. Certainly there are private and non-profit organizations that will mobilize, and may God provide for them through people like us. My prayers go out, even now.

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  • roxee
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:01am

    I have been in 2 earthquakes and it was something. I pray for New Zealand.

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  • bkeely
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:01am

    Pray for the safety and healing for these folks.
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  • dazedandamazed
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 10:36am

    I have friends in New Zealand and hope and pray that they are OK. As to being aligned with China it seems almost like we are also. Everything you pick up is made there. They almost own us.

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    • MysteryMan2
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 2:52pm

      Almost is too much!! My Spanish is OK, but Mandarin Chinese?? I don’t have a clue!! The U.S. owes them WAY too much money!! Borrowing from a Communist country was never a good idea to begin with!! 北方话 Looks like chicken scratch *~*

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  • catndahat
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 10:27am

    New Zealand is not the safest place…there are several active volcanoes there as well. If it were me, I think I would consider moving to Australia.

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  • patriot077
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 10:17am

    To help the folks in New Zealand with donations however small, Trevor Louden recommends the Salvation Army linked here:

    http://newzeal.blogspot.com/2011/02/donations-christchurch-earthquake.html

    They have been hit hard this time and just a few short months ago.

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  • Lucifers Hammer
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 9:43am

    All our prayers go to the good people of New Zealand. May they rapidly rescue all survivors and rebuild quickly!

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  • alrunner58
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 9:12am

    Does the US still assist countries in distress? I have no idea what our priorities any more.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:42am

    How much aide has Obama promised New Zealand? Where are the ex presidents lined up to take donations for New Zealand? Where are the telethons for New Zealand? Has the POTUS even mentioned it? Is there not enough pigmentation in the New Zealanders to garner Obama’s sympathy?

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    • Republic
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 9:06am

      This reply is not intended to take away from the need for help, but I believe that politically speaking New Zealand has aligned themselves with China, so I will be interested in seeing what China does to help.

       
    • dannzman
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 9:23pm

      The only alignment New Zealand has with China is a free trade deal. How long have we been waiting for a free trade deal with America? over 20 years?

       
  • NO NO
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:39am

    I was a kid in the Northridge earthquake a few years back….not fun but at the same time it kinda was..until finding out that people were hurt or killed. best wishes for recovery to all who are there

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  • SilentReader
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:32am

    Horrible.

    My prayers are with the people of New Zealand.

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  • Teapartycorner.com
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:10am

    May God bless and comfort them in their time of need.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:01am

    My God, to see such devastation is bad enough; I could never imagine what it must have been like to go through, and then the rebuilding to take place in the future. I wish them the best of luck and may the Lord look after them, and grace them with his blessings in the days and months ahead.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:12am

      Nature has certainly been busy this last year and there are times when I wonder if God is bowing His back in response to what is going on in the world. Pray for all who are still missing, for the parents who sent their children to school in good faith, only to have them snatched away, and for the rescue teams who have amazing strength to do that job.
      Good morning, SNOW, hope all is well.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:29am

      Grandmaof5, morning, all is good here, finally getting the place back to normal after new rugs put in on tuesday. The earth indeed is shaking and groaning, it may be this is one more sign of the return of the Lord will soon be at hand, That is a thought both thrilling and chilling at the same time, thrilled to be close to the time, and chilled for what still is to come in the world.

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    • jedi.kep
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 8:49am

      Horrible to imagine. Lord, help the rescue workers and lead them to those still alive.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 9:34am

      Agreed, Snow, pray for peace, our country, and those sworn to protect us.

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on February 24, 2011 at 4:31pm

      To help the people of Christchurch, go here:
      http://newzeal.blogspot.com/2011/02/donations-christchurch-earthquake.html
      PayPal option

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