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Science Alive staff and visitors uninjured in earthquake

May 6, 2020 / Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By

On February 21, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand—the second major earthquake to hit the city in six months. ASTC-member Science Alive, damaged in the first quake on September 4, 2010, suffered additional damage to its building, but all staff and visitors were evacuated safely. CEO Neville Petrie reports: “Science Alive withstood the quake …

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Science Alive closed after New Zealand earthquake

April 27, 2020 / Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories / By

On September 4, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand. No fatalities have been reported, but there is extensive damage to homes and businesses in the region, including ASTC-member Science Alive. Earlier this week, the Science Alive building was deemed safe and key staff returned to work. With no damage to exhibits, they had hoped …

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