Unexpected faults: Managing entomology collections through the 2010/11 Can…

Research papers, Lincoln University

On 4 September 2010, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Darfield, 40 kilometres west of Christchurch, New Zealand. The quake caused significant damage to land and buildings nearby, with damage extending to Christchurch city. On 22 February 2011, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, causing extensive and significant damage across the city and with the loss of 185 lives. Years on from these events, occasional large aftershocks continue to shake the region. Two main entomological collections were situated within close proximity to the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes. The Lincoln University Entomology Research Collection, which is housed on the 5th floor of a 7 storey building, was 27.5 km from the 2010 Darfield earthquake epicentre. The Canterbury Museum Entomology Collection, which is housed in the basement of a multi-storeyed heritage building, was 10 km from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake epicentre. We discuss the impacts of the earthquakes on these collections, the causes of the damage to the specimens and facilities, and subsequent efforts that were made to prevent further damage in the event of future seismic events. We also discuss the wider need for preparedness against the risks posed by natural disasters and other catastrophic events.

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Two young girls dressed in red and black at the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

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Two young girls dressed in red and black at the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

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People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

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People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

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People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

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The Telecom Christmas tree behind people watching from the edge of the crowd at the YMCA Carols by Candlelight event in Latimer Square.

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People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

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Cracks in the front of a building on Madras Street. In the foreground is a shipping container placed to protect the street in the event of the building's collapse.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 11

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 10

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 9

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 7

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 12

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 17

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 33

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 22

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 16

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 19

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 21

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 32

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 35

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 34

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 29

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 24

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 1

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 25

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 26

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Chambers Silencio Ensemble Photograph 28

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A photograph of 'Silencio Ensemble', an outdoor acoustic performance using tubular bells and road cones. The event was part of FESTA 2012.