Liquefaction 'volcanos' in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake. Silt erupted out of the ground, piling up over the surface and leaving cracks at the mouth of the volcano.
Liquefaction and flooding in a park in Kaiapoi after the September 4th earthquake.
A crack in the centre of a street in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
A broken footpath in Kaiapoi where the earth has slumped under the concrete during the September 4th earthquake.
Flooding and liquefaction in Hood Avenue, Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake.
A truck laying gravel on the corner of Avonside Drive and Retreat Road, with road cones and "Road Closed" sign, after the September 4th earthquake.
Damage to the the shops on the corner of Colombo Street and Bealey Avenue. The facade on the roof has crumbled, as well as the awning over the pharmacy. Road cones, tape and fences bar the public for their own safety.
Liquefaction in front of a store in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
Damage to a house in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake. The roof has been raised on one side.
Large cracks in the ground in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
Damage to a house in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake. The chimney has been shaken out from the wall.
Cracks partially repaired on Woodham Road in Avonside, with road cones warning cars of rubble, after the September 4th earthquake.
Liquefaction around a power pole in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake.
The University of Canterbury held its inaugural Earthquake Forum on the 2nd September 2011. It was an opportunity to hear the diversity of earthquake-related research currently being undertaken in Canterbury and a chance for researchers and those working on the recovery to identify further areas where the research can support the recovery effort.The morning consisted of presentations showcasing the breadth of research currently underway and the afternoon will create the opportunity for people to connect in a series of concurrent workshops on the land, buildings and people. Neil Challenger's presentation covers landscape architecture, temporary landscapes, exploration of design ideas and specific student research related to urban design and earthquake recovery.
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University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley recalls his personal experience of the Canterbury earthquakes
One red and black polyester Canterbury rugby jersey with sponsor logos for AMI Insurance, Tui beer, KooGa, ITM and Scenic Hotels on the front, rear and sleeves; signed on the front by halfback Andy Ellis and on the rear by the entire Canterbury team. The jersey was worn by Ellis in the free morale boosting ITM Cup match between Canterbury and We...
An image depicting the 'Canterbury Rollercoaster'. The image models how to best utilise the 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' poster and magnet set, with named carriages at different places on the roller coaster. The 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' was designed to raise awareness about emotional literacy in Canterbury.
Eight white corflute boxes of sediment samples from the borehole drilled adjacent to the Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue facade following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Project number 52160, Bore hole BH02 These sediment samples are from machine drilled borings taken from the land near the Rolleston Avenue facade of Canterbury Museum. The ...
Someone wearing a Canterbury black and red rugby jersey holds onto two corners of a New Zealand flag which blows in the wind. There is no text in the cartoon. Context - On 22 February 2011 at 12:51 pm (NZDT), Christchurch experienced a major magnitude 6.3 earthquake, which resulted in severe damage and many casualties. A National State of Emergency has been declared. This followed on from an original magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 which did far less damage and in which no-one died. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
One framed certificate issued to SCIRT in 2013 to mark winning The Press Champion Canterbury Supreme Award in the Medium-Large Enterprise category.
A photograph of a sign about liquefaction in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of a sign about liquefaction in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of a sign about liquefaction in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
One multi-coloured soft-cover book entitled 'Quake: the Big Canterbury Earthquake of 2010' with colour photographs by David Wethey and text by Ian Stuart. ‘Quake: The Big Canterbury Earthquake of 2010’ contains aerial photographs of the damage to many major heritage sites in Canterbury between Kaiapoi and Darfield after the 4 September 2010 ear...
The Government's response to the Canterbury earthquake, and the South Canterbury Finance bail-out and republicanism.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury Dr Rod Carr writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
One sandwich board sign with plastic stand advertising the Red Bus rebuild Christchurch tour.
A photograph of the Speaker's Chair on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The Speaker's Chair stood at the southern end of the Stone Chamber of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers, and survived the 22 February 2011 earthquake despite the damage to the chamber.
CERA is the public service department established by the Government to work with the people of Canterbury to rebuild Christchurch.