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Descent from Disaster

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Descent from Disaster Season 1, Episode 5: Hawkes Bay Earthquake - 1931

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The Hawkes Bay Earthquake of 1931 is New Zealand's deadliest earthquake with over 250 people killed and hundreds more injured. Gary McCormick looks back at this tragic event. Watch Descent from Disaster Season 1, Episode 5 Hawkes Bay Earthquake - 1931 in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Descent from Disaster Season 1, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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