Laura and Max return to Christchurch from their holiday in California and inspect the earthquake-caused sand volcano in their front lawn.
The magnitude 7.1 Christchurch earthquake broke off an enormous chunk of Castle Rock in the Port Hills which has tumbled down towards the Lyttelton tunnel.
View from Morgan's Valley (-43.578037° 172.714828°).
Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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The former Government Life building in Christchurch's Cathedral Square will be demolished. On my walk around the city May 21, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.
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Friday 22 February 2013.
Official Supported Site for River of Flowers: Horseshoe Lake
Riverbank on Lake Terrace Road, opposite the bus stop between Oregon and Tangmere Places
Hosted by: Burwood Primary School and Community.
File reference:
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
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Telegraph Road was a straight road before the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake. The fault ran right through here and now the road has a dramatic kink in it.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch - damaged in earthquake and then partially demolished to reduce risk from unstable materials which might otherwise be dislodged in strong winds or subsequent aftershocks. The 1590 aftershocks recorded to date have continued to cause further damage.
Laura Young and I tying down tarps over the hole in the roof. We did what we could to tie it down with tension and weigh it down with bricks tied to the tarps. Why? Because gale-force winds are predicted for tomorrow (Sunday) and rain on Tuesday.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down.
The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down.
The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down.
The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of The New Zealand Army, along with Police, minding the cordons. This was beside The Press building, and behind the Christchurch Cathedral.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down.
A second hand dealer store. This is next to Penny Lane which had to relocate down the street.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down.
The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons.
Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
Victoria Apartments demolition is under way on a walk around the city to find out what is happening in the city. Feb 17, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.
"soft-stripped", which means that any remaining belongings will be removed, as well as furnishings and internal walls.
Working at getting things out of the Victoria Square before it is demolished.
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What I found on my walk around the city January 15, 2014 Ch...
After my visit at the hospital for physiotherapy on my hand I took a walk around the city on my way home.
Demolition of the Victoria Square apartments February 12, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.
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