Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by James Thompson, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by James Thompson, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch - damaged in earthquake and then partially demolished to reduce risk from unstable materials which might otherwise be dislodged in strong winds or subsequent aftershocks. The 1590 aftershocks recorded to date have continued to cause further damage.
One section of power cable with cut ends, covered in rubber and black electrical tape; two smaller cables branching off the main section; damaged and twisted in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One of the most noticeable effects of the earthquakes in Canterbury was the loss of basic infrastructure such as power, water and sewerage. The earthqu...
The Press Building, Cathedral Square
Ferry Road (The Causeway) , heading towards Redcliffs and Sumner.
Corner of Hereford & High Street
The Press Building, Cathedral Square
One book titled "Earthquake, Christchurch New Zealand 22 February 2011" with text by Chris Moore and Press journalists and images by Press and Fairfax photographers; colour illustrations; published by A Random House New Zealand, Auckland, 2011; accompanying DVD. The sombre tone of this book and DVD reflects the attitudes of the greater Christch...
One right rear black Mazda CX7 car door damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake; white USAR spray paint markings 'P/T // CLE[AR]'. This panel once belonged to a Mazda CX7 car that was crushed by falling rubble during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Considerably bent out of shape, it demonstrates the potential danger from falling masonry...
One oblong perspex covered 3-D model of the fault plains associated with the 4 September 2010 Darfield earthquake; top of the model also acts as a map overlay. Geologists continue to study the 4 September 2010 earthquake and consider it is likely to have been a complex event with several faults rupturing simultaneously. This model provides one ...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing earthquake damage to the Presbyterian Church of St John in Winchester Street Lyttelton. Photograph shows the main doors, roof and collapsed tower at southern end of church. Architect St John's Lyttelton was one of the oldest Presbyterian Churches in Canterbury. The New Ze...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing earthquake damage to the road, footpath and retaining wall on Norwich Quay. The photograph is taken from below the intersection of Norwich Quay and Canterbury Street looking east along Norwich Quay. Unlike most areas of Christchurch, land damage on the Port Hills was due ...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to a van caused by red bricks from the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road. The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road sustained severe damage during the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Constructed from unreinforced red br...
