Masonry gable of the Christchurch School of Music broke off during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Parapet of this building collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
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Christchurch city experienced a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on September 4 at 4:35 am. The epicentre was 40 km west of the city. It was the most damaging earthquake in New Zealand since the Hawke's Bay earthquake in 1931, but there was no loss of life. It was fortunate the earthquake occurred when the central city streets were deserted, as there w...
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.
This originally straight farm fence has been laterally displaced at least 3 metres where it crosses the previously unknown faultline from which the Saturday 4 September 2010 earthquake originated.
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010 broke the tip of the spire of the St John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Leeston
The now vacated Christchurch City Council building suffered some damage in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
The farmers in this area swore that this road was straight when they were returning from the pub on Friday 3 September 2010, the night before the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck.
Holes looking like war damage on this shop along Manchester Street; aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10
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Castle Rock above Heathcote, showing damage (and two very large pieces in the foreground) that came down during the 7.1 quake on 4th September.
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10
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CD racks and bookshelf in lounge. Amazing that the glass vase on the glass topped coffee table didn't move!
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The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
This building at the Barbadoes Street / St Asaph Street intersection was so badly gamaged it had to be demolished.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
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