King Visits Groningen Residents Affected by Earthquake Damage: 'Sad to See'

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King Willem-Alexander visited Zeerijp in Groningen today, right in the heart of the earthquake zone. Many residents there have been waiting years for their homes to be reinforced. "It's simply a blow to live in such uncertainty for fifteen years," said the king, who wants to share his experiences with The Hague. Earthquakes caused by years of gas extraction in Groningen have caused significant damage to homes and other buildings. Over ten years …

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King Willem-Alexander finds it "sad to see" that people affected by earthquake damage are living in uncertainty for such a long time. He said this after his visit to the Groningen village of Zeerijp, where he spoke with victims of the earthquake problems in the province.