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Civil Defence training exercise (1st of 2)

Civil Defence training exercise

A Civil Defence team practises looking for survivors after a simulated building collapse. This event would be a worst-case scenario because modern, earthquake-resistant design aims to avoid buildings falling completely.

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Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management

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Eileen McSaveney and Simon Nathan. 'Natural hazards – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/natural-hazards-overview/2/2/1