People walking a dog on Avonside Drive step over a hump in the footpath caused by the buckling of the ground. Flooding and liquefaction can be seen on the road surface in the distance.
The banks of the Avon River along Avonside Drive have been built up with gravel. The street is flooded, and has been closed off with fencing and road cones.
A photograph of a spray-painted message on a fence reading, "Keep out, extreme danger. Power off/water off." The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "New Brighton by QEII Drive".
A photograph of a spray-painted message on a fence reading, "Keep out, extreme danger. Power off/water off." The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "New Brighton by QEII Drive".
Today for your viewing pleasure, we present a selection of interesting, unusual and aesthetically pleasing ceramics from Christchurch sites. Enjoy! Jessie Garland References Adamson, J. & Bader, H-D. 2008. Archaeological Excavation Report on the Street Homestead, Penrod Drive, Bell Block, ...
A buried septic tank on Avonside Drive. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Damage to the brickwork of a house on Avonside Drive. Cracks can be seen around the edge of the doorframe, and mortar has come away leaving several bricks loose.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Playing in cracks in Avonside Drive from left: Bailey McFarlane (6), Cameron McFarlane (4) and Tyler McFarlane (9)".
Large cracks run through the brick cladding of this house in Wainoni. The photographer comments, "During the numerous earthquakes in Christchurch the land which ran alongside the Avon river on Avonside Drive slumped towards the waterway. Houses which were wooden framed and had an external brick veneer started to sink into the liquefied soil. This caused the brick walls to crack, but the houses' occupants though shook up were saved by the wooden framework from the houses collapsing on them".
An aerial photograph of a residential area in Burwood with the demolished site of the QE II stadium in the background.
Damage to a gutter on Avonside Drive. The height difference between the two broken sections shows how the land has moved as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
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.
A vehicle drives onto the damaged Dallington bridge. The land has slumped relative to the bridge, leaving the approach road at a steep incline. The photographer comments, "Dallington Bridge northern approach, Gayhurst Rd".
Damage to Avonside Drive. The street is closed off with cones and a "Road closed" sign, and portaloos line the street. The banks of the Avon River have been built up with gravel.
A car drives onto the damaged Dallington bridge. The bridge has visibly moved relative to the road, there is a large gap at the side of the bridge, and the railings are warped.
A vehicle drives onto the damaged Dallington bridge. The land has slumped relative to the bridge, leaving the approach road at a steep incline. The photographer comments, "Dallington Bridge northern approach, Gayhurst Rd".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A big day of moving out of the caravan up the drive of their house to a rental home, for earthquake-stricken Kaiapoi mum and children".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Johnson family of Avonside Drive at a loss to believe their home is only half insured. From left: Blake (4), Lisa, Danielle (6) and Gary".
A Port-a-loo on the side of Avonside Drive. It has been set up for use by residents without functioning sewers as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A Port-a-loo on the side of Avonside Drive. It has been set up for use by residents without functioning sewers as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A Port-a-loo on the side of Avonside Drive. It has been set up for use by residents without functioning sewers as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A scanned copy of a photograph depicting crowds of students outside the UCSA building for the end-of-lectures celebrations. The photograph was taken from University Drive in the 1980s.
A view over the Avon River to the Medway Street footbridge linking Avonside Drive and River Road. The bridge has been badly warped as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Johnson family of Avonside Drive. From top: Gary, Lisa, Danielle (6) and Blake (4) are thrilled after learning ANZ will cover the full value of their house".
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged output shaft from the top-plate of the Townsend Telescope's clock drive. The output shaft was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The bridge from Locksley Avenue to Avonside Drive, viewed from Snell Place. A sign at the entrance to the bridge reads, "Extreme Dangers, keep out".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Johnson family of Avonside Drive is at a loss to believe their home is only half insured. From left, Blake - 4, Lisa, Danielle - 6 and Gary Johnson".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Johnson family of Avonside Drive. From top: Gary, Lisa, Danielle (6) and Blake (4) are thrilled after learning ANZ will cover the full value of their house".
An aerial photograph of a residential area in New Brighton, with the New Brighton Mall and the pier in the distance.
The University of Canterbury sign on University Drive. In the background, tents have been set up in the Arts car park to act as temporary lecture rooms while the buildings were being checked for damage.