Debris from fallen concrete off buildings lies on the sidewalk in Wellington, after a powerful earthquake rocked New Zealand. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake had a 7.8 magnitude. Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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The badly damaged Christchurch Cathedral is pictured on Sept. 7, 2011 during a tour given to foreign journalists visiting the city ahead of the rugby 2011 World Cup. England rugby manager Martin Johnson and several members of the playing squad visited the city to see the stadium and the city center which were damaged by an earthquake in February. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Will New Zealand Rebuild The Cathedral My Forefather Erected?
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Volunteers prepare relief supplies for survivors and people displaced by the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, nine days ago. The search for new survivors has been ended. Phil Walter/Getty Images hide caption
Emergency services personnel removed a body earlier today (Feb. 24, 2011) from the site of the CTV building in Christchurch, New Zealand. Sarah Ivey/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
People walk through debris in the aftermath of a strong earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, Tuesday. The region is still recovering from a 7.1 quake in September. Logan McMillan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption