Day two following the devastating earthquake in New Zealand's second-largest city, Christchurch, brings forth even more disturbing images of destruction.

At press time, 98 people were reported dead, with 226 still missing. Predicted property losses continue to rise, with many believing the damage sustained will make this event one of the costliest earthquakes in history.

Click the following pages to see the extent of the damage being sustained. Additional photographs of the damage presented yesterday may be viewed by clicking here.

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