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The hazards of rescue work

The hazards of rescue work

This man is emerging from the wreckage of a collapsed building after searching for survivors. Continuing aftershocks made such efforts dangerous and some rescuers were killed or injured as more buildings collapsed.

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Eileen McSaveney. 'Historic earthquakes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Feb-12
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/historic-earthquakes/6/7