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A new crack in the footpath in Rydal Park.

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Cracks in the roads and foot paths were surprisingly hard to find given the strength of the earthquake.

sand volcano

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Laura, Nicola, and Debra watch a sand volcano build in the Wyn Street gutter.

Cockatiel down!

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Bruce and his cage were sitting on top of the small wooden table on the right before the earthquake. He was understandably alarmed.

Rural Community Recovery

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

PDF slides from a presentation given by Dr. Thomas Wilson from the UC Geology department at the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Forum.

The ground slipped laterally at this previously unknown faultline across Highfield Road in mid-Canterbury, resulting in a relative displacement of at least 2 metres and the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Saturday 4 September 2010. Note the now misaligned fence posts, hedge and road.

"Canterbury?" "No - The ACT Party" 17 September 2010

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

A man reads a newspaper with a headline 'Aftershocks'. His wife thinks it refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September but it actually refers to the implosion of the ACT Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Canterbury cemeteries damaged in quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch residents fear there's a risk to the region's history if headstones damaged by September's 7.1 magnitude earthquake are not repaired.

Another large aftershock rattles Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury has been hit by a large aftershock, a month to the day since a seven point one magnitude earthquake rocked the region.

Canterbury tremor re-ignites memories of 1931 quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As people in Canterbury continue to recover from the earthquake that struck 12 days ago, it's re-ignited the memories of those who survived the deadly 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (19)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of The Feelers performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (22)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Lindon Puffin performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (15)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Anika Moa performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (17)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Midnight Youth performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (20)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of The Exponents performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (13)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Dane Rumble performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (18)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Op Shop performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (14)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of The Dukes performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.