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Christchurch Earthquake photos - before and After

These photos illustrate the severe damage and in some cases complete destruction of buildings in the Christchurch city centre following the magnitue 6.3 earthquake which struck on February 22. Images sourced from News.com.au.

Britain's Prince William meets with members of the Urban Search and Rescue team in Christchurch (Reuters)

Prince William chats with members of the Red Cross (NZPA)

Prince William visits Christchurch: Photos

A car is crushed by fallen concrete after the earthquake in central Christchurch (Reuters)

Church on cashel street destroyed (Daniel Raika)

Christchurch earthquake: Photos, Day 2

The New Zealand army has been called in to assist with rescue and recovery (Photo: Defence Force)

The New Zealand army has been called in to assist with rescue and recovery (Photo: Defence Force)

On the ground in central Christchurch - photos

The Christchurch Cathedral, before and after the earthquake

The Christchurch Cathedral has been severely damaged

Christchurch earthquake - PHOTOS

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