These images show just some of the devestation in Christchurch.

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Rescue teams are on the way from Australia and the USA. Also, in a fortunate twist of fate, many Australian doctors were already in Christchurch for a medical conference and are now helping deal with the injured, as best they can. The devestation to the downtown area is extreme. After-shocks are still being felt, which is making search and rescue operations even more dangerous as many buildings are near to the point of total collapse.