Liquefaction erupted throughout the city during each of the major earthquakes. It had to be cleared and everyone piled it onto the roadside, where it was eventually picked up by City Council trucks. The fine dust permeated the air for weeks, driving many to wear dust masks while outside.
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Much of the CBD will be cordoned off and without power (as you should be able to spot) for quite some time as a result of the damage caused by February's deadly earthquake.
Across the river were a row of several houses - all gone now. That side of the river is "Red Zone" and will be devoid of houses soon.
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Still awaiting a repair, but with so many bridges closed or partially closed we are lucky this one had what maybe minor damage.
Photos taken at Gap Filler fair on April 9 following the February 22 earthquake.
www.gapfiller.org.nz/
File reference: CCL-2011-04-08-Addington-Gapfiller-001.jpg
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Spreydon Library on April 15 following the February 22 earthquake.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken at Gap Filler fair on April 9 following the February 22 earthquake.
www.gapfiller.org.nz/
File reference: CCL-2011-04-08-Addington-Gapfiller-006.jpg
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
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Taken during a scenic flight over Christchurch, New Zealand, 3 months after the deadly earthquake of 22 February, 2011.
Much of the inner city CBD is still cordoned off and will be for some time. About 900 buildings are set for demolition.
Taken aboard the Southern DC3
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Makes sense that the end of the detour is where the road closes, right?
msh1014: 12. Dead End
Christchurch's Cathedral
Tell me...
Why
This is the path I'll never tread
These are the dreams I'll dream instead
This is the joy that's seldom spread
These are the tears...
The tears we shed
This is the fear
This is the dread
These are the contents of my head
And these are the years that we have spent
And this is what they represent
And this is how I feel
Do you know h...
The Mall is still cordoned off after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 Febraury 2011.
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Colombo Street looking north towards Cathedral Square, taken from near the corner of Saint Asaph Street.
The Press Building, Cathedral Square
Christchurch Cathedral, photo taken from the Warners Novotel, Cathedral Square.
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