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Images, UC QuakeStudies

A large crack running through a propery in Avonside after the September 4th quake, creating a gap in the drive way and front of the house, as well as buckling on the gate.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

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.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

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.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A damaged building on the corner of Manchester and Welles Streets. Cordon fencing and road cones have been placed around the footpath and road to contain the demolition rubble and to keep the public away. On the fence is a sign that says 'No Entry'. 69-73 Manchester Street.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the Arts Centre taken from Worcester Street. Three workers in hard hats and high-visibility jackets can be seen in front as well as planks of wood and other equipment. The gable of the tower above has been reinforced with wooden bracing.

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Falling gable of the Anglican Community of the Sacred Name building left a gaping hole in the roof in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010. The chimney would have toppled as well had it not been braced.

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

The University of Canterbury Dept. of Chemistry has weathered the Canterbury Earthquake of September 4, 2010 very well due to a combination of good luck, good planning and dedicated effort. We owe a great deal to university Emergency Response Team and Facilities Management Personnel. The overall emergency preparedness of the university was tested to a degree far beyond anything else in its history and shown to be well up to scratch. A strong cooperative relationship between the pan-campus controlling body and the departmental response teams greatly facilitated our efforts. Information and assistance was provided promptly, as and when we needed it without unnecessary bureaucratic overheads. At the departmental level we are indebted to the technical staff who implemented the invaluable pre-quake mitigation measures and carried the majority of the post-quake clean-up workload. These people put aside their personal concerns and anxieties at a time when magnitude-5 aftershocks were still a regular occurrence.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Midland Masonic Choir proceeds of their annual Charity Concert as well as a donation from the Midland Masonic Charitable Trust has combined a total donation of $2,800 towards the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, pictured handing the cheque over (L-R) Ioin Dryden (Chairman of the Charitable Trust) and Berry Mitchell (Choir Administrator) and Mayor Janie Annear".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Common area. More offices run along the north wall at the left. Through the doors are the male toilets and a stair well".

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video about the 5.1 magnitude aftershock which hit Diamond Harbour on Wednesday 8 September 2010. The aftershock caused damage to Godley House, the Governors Bay Hotel, and St Cuthbert's Church. The video includes footage of each of the buildings, as well as interviews with the owner of Godley House, the owner of the Governors Bay Hotel, and Bruce Adamson, a Lyttelton local.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of High Street near the intersection with Manchester Street. Wire fencing has been placed across the street as a cordon. A sign on a lamppost reads, "Temporary road closure. High Street will be closed between Cashel and Manchester Street from 7 am on 12/7/2010 to 6 pm on 4/10/2010. Enquires 0800 SAFE4U". In the background, the Westpac Trust Building can be seen as well as rubble lining the street.

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

The South Island is depicted as a punch bag which is reeling with the punishment inflicted after having been practised on by 'blizzards', 'earthquakes', 'disasters' and now 'drought'. Context; the Christchurch earthquake of 4 October and the Pike River Mine disaster of 19 November as well as some fairly extreme weather. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Teeing off: Storeman Wayne Smith at the 12th hole of the Contact Wairakei Charity Golf Tournament for the Canterbury Earthquake Relief Fund. Held earlier this month, the tournament raised more than $8000 for the Canterbury Earthquake Relief Fund. In total more than $30,000 was raised for three charities at this year's annual tournament held at the Taupo Golf Club. As well as the $8200 raised for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Fund, two local charities Taupo Big Brother Big Sister and the Taupo Therapy Centre, each received $11,000 each from this year's fundraising effort".