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Nelson College tower (2nd of 2)

Nelson College tower

Rubble from the collapsed tower of Nelson College, 90 kilometres from the earthquake’s epicentre, surrounds the school’s main entrance after the earthquake. Two boys were hurt, but in view of the severity of the shaking it is remarkable that there were not more injuries.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/2-012112

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Eileen McSaveney. 'Historic earthquakes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 9-Feb-12
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/historic-earthquakes/5/8/2