These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
When I lived in Christchurch back in 2004-2005, this was a building I went past on the bus every day to get to and from work in the city.
After the big quake on 04/09/10 (7.1 magnitude), its been seriously damaged. As have many more of the shops in this area.
Thankfully no lives were lost in the quake, and I'm glad I wasnt there to feel it eith...
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Damaged buildings and empty demolition sites. The building on the left has had tarpaulins placed on it to prevent weather damage to the inside of the building.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Susannah Black, 10 March 2011.
A photograph of a yellow sticker on the window of the Diabetes Centre on Hagley Avenue. The sticker was placed on the building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake, indicating that access to the building was restricted. The engineer who surveyed the building describes the damage to the building as follows: "Panel damaged and displaced at rear - area cordoned off. Loose soffit linings. Damage to ceiling".
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.
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Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Following Feb 22nd 2011 6.3 shake this building is no more.
The damaged Christ's College Rowing Club building at Kerrs Reach. The building has visibly slumped to one side. The photographer comments, "This is the sad state of the building after 3 earthquakes has caused the rowing club to sink like a leaky boat".
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
