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The document estimates the accumulated losses from a series of earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, beginning with the 2010 Darfield earthquake, totaling nearly $20 billion, which is over 30% of the initial building value. It emphasizes the importance of considering aftershocks in risk modeling, as they can lead to significantly higher cumulative losses than the main shock alone. The findings suggest that similar methodologies should be applied to other high-risk areas, such as Wellington, to better un
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