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Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake. Update: Complete collapse following 22nd Feb 2011 6.3 shake. Now demolished.
Damage from Christchurch 4th September Earthquake. Really lucky no one was there because it was 4:35am.
Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake. Update: Complete collapse following 22nd Feb 2011 6.3 shake. Now demolished.
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These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
Very sad - was a nice looking building. This is near the top of the building and there is signs of the top being displaced horizontally.
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Some Christchurch building owners say a bulldozer's the best option, despite the city council calling for government help to rebuild heritage buildings damaged by the earthquake.
Christchurch city buildings
Damage to buildings on Manchester Street. Scaffolding has been erected outside a building where the wall has crumbled. Fencing has been placed on the footpath to keep the public away from the damaged buildings.
A view of Victoria Street from Mod's Hair where the building and adjoining building have been damaged, and cordoned off with fencing and road cones. Piles of building rubble can be seen outside on the footpath and road.
A view of Victoria Street from Mod's Hair where the building and adjoining building have been damaged, and cordoned off with fencing and road cones. Piles of building rubble can be seen outside on the footpath and road.
Damage to the Caxton Press building (left) and the adjoining building. In front is a pile of bricks, cordonned off with tape and road cones to keep the public away. Spray-painted codes show that the buildings have been checked by USAR.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Austral Building on Colombo Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Austral Building on Colombo Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Austral Building on Colombo Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Austral Building on Colombo Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Austral Building on Colombo Street.
A building on Lichfield Street with damage to the top storey facade and roof. Covers have been strapped to the roof and windows have been boarded up to prevent weather damage to the inside of building. Fencing has been placed around the exterior of the building.
New Zealand's strict building codes are being praised for minimising the injuries and damage caused by the seven-point one magnitude earthquake that shook Canterbury on Saturday.
Business owners have told the Christchurch City Council they are haemorrhaging thousands of dollars a week, while it decides whether or not to demolish their buildings following last month's earthquake.
Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake
Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake