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Cars in silt from liquefaction

Two cars partly buried in silt caused by earthquake liquefaction

Liquefaction caused widespread damage during the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. In the central city, silt was pushed up and partly buried parked cars.

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Published: 21 July 2007Size: 4.17 MB

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