A tragic natural disaster has struck the small nation of New Zealand in the afternoon of their time zone. The magnitude was 6.3 on the Ritcher scale and the death toll stands at 65 while many are injured. al ChristChurch Cathedral's spire was destroyed along with damage to other buildings and units in the ChristChurch area. A couple of nations including the US are pledging assistance in this time of crisis and trauma. Efforts are underway to rescue victims trapped underneath rubble and debris. Earthquakes regularly occur here due to the fact that the couintry is located within the Pacific Ring of Rire. At least thirty major and minor earthquakes have been recorded since 1843.
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