A photograph of a large crack along the edge of a footpath near the Kaiapoi River. The ground has slumped, taking the fence posts with it.
Liquefaction 'volcanos' in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake. Silt erupted out of the ground, piling up over the surface and leaving cracks at the mouth of the volcano.
A photograph of the interior of the Hotel Grand Chancellor. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The ground floor of the Hotel Grand Chancellor".
A photograph of University of Canterbury Geology students using ground penetrating radar equipment to survey land on the Greendale fault line. From left: Matt Cockcroft, Zach Whitman and Dewiyani Bealing.
A view over cordon fencing towards the damaged Ground Culinary Centre and cafe. Bricks have crumbled from the walls and remain piled up on the footpath.
Damage to the Christchurch School of Music building. The gable on the building has crumbled and bricks can be seen along the ground.
The ground floor of the Central Library on Gloucester Street. Books have fallen off the shelves and are in piles in the aisles.
A photograph of an advertising image in the window of Sugar Hair and Beauty, on the ground floor of the Inland Revenue Building.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
A photograph of University of Canterbury Geology staff and students using ground penetrating radar (GPR) to survey land on the Greendale fault line. From left: Thomas Wilson, Zach Whitman and Matt Cockcroft.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Shaky ground: Kaiapoi business woman Wendy Quigley uses her skills to find a way to fundraise for earthquake-stricken Kaiapoi".
A large crack in the ground at Sullivan Park in Avonside. A large deposit of liquefaction has dried around it, and plants are growing up through the crack.
A large crack in the ground at Sullivan Park in Avonside. A large deposit of liquefaction has dried around it, and plants are growing up through the crack.
A sign on Robson Avenue warning the public of "Low Power Lines". The power poles sank during the earthquake due to liquefaction destabilising the ground underneath.
A photograph of University of Canterbury Geology staff and students using ground penetrating radar (GPR) to survey land on the Greendale faultline. From left: Thomas Wilson, Dewiyani Bealing, Zach Whitman and Matt Cockcroft.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and bricks are scattered on the ground below. The building is cordoned off with security fencing.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and bricks are scattered on the ground below. The building is cordoned off with security fencing.
A photograph of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and bricks are scattered on the ground below. The building is cordoned off with security fencing.
A photograph of the dome of the Regent Theatre building. The dome has been removed from the building and is sitting on the ground in Cathedral Square.
St John's Presbyterian Church on Winchester Street in Lyttelton. The ground around the church is strewn with masonry that has fallen from the church's walls and collapsed tower.
A photograph of a damaged retaining wall of a garden. The wall has collapsed and is lying on the ground. Two cracks can be seen in the middle.
A digitally manipulated photograph of a shop security shutter. The photographer comments, "Sometimes before you feel the ground rolling any metal shutters around start their rattling noises as if someone is shaking them".