A digitally manipulated image of printer's type, spelling out "Safe Dust". The photographer comments, "After the September 2010 Christchurch earthquake liquefaction poured out of the ground mostly in the East of Christchurch. This silt, which was a form of sand was declared safe and would not harm gardens if it was spread around in moderation. After the February 2011 quake as a result of even more liquefaction and the sewers being ruptured, the liquefaction was declared as toxic. People clearing it up should wear a mask, boots and gloves especially when it had dried up and become dusty. This just so happens to be the words found on an old printing press".
Two women wearing dust masks.
One white dust mask with elastic strap to secure around the head. Black printing on the front reads: '3M 8000 / P1 / AS/NZS 1716'. Used by Student Volunteer Army in the clean up after 4 September 2010 earthquake. Face masks were recommended by Christchurch Public Health staff as a safety precaution for those handling liquefaction. Liquefaction ...
A dust-covered car parked in Sumner.
A dust-covered car parked in Sumner.
Cars raise dust from dried liquefaction on Westminster Street in St Albans, near the intersection with Forfar Street. The photographer comments, "Dust from dried liquefaction made everything grey and gritty".
Cars raise dust from dried liquefaction on Westminster Street in St Albans, near the intersection with Forfar Street. The photographer comments, "Dust from dried liquefaction made everything grey and gritty".
A photograph of demolition dust rising from Cashel Mall.
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Heritage bites dust".
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.
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.
A photograph of a digger demolishing a building. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "96 Gloucester Street".
A road worker standing next to a 'Road closed' sign on Antigua Street. In the distance, dust is rising from road repairs. To the right, a brick fence has collapsed.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Keeping down the dust on Manchester Street".
Workers in dust masks and hard hats searching through the rubble of Piko Wholefoods.
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Dust from a demolition site on Manchester Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street. Keeping down the dust during demolition".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street. Keeping down the dust during demolition".
Dust visible down Worcester Street after an aftershock dislodged more rubble from the Arts Centre.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Dust from a demolition site on Manchester Street".
A photograph looking north up Barbadoes Street from the intersection of Gloucester Street. In the distance there is a cloud of dust and a partially-collapsed fish-and-chip store.
A photograph looking north up Barbadoes Street from the intersection of Gloucester Street. In the distance there is a cloud of dust and a partially-collapsed fish-and-chip store.
Plaster, dust and offcuts of wood scattered on the floor of the Durham Street Methodist Church.
A photograph of a worker spraying water to dampen dust at a demolition site on Lichfield Street.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cashel Street - worker has written in the demolition dust with his finger".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteers help clean up liquefaction on Acland Avenue. Volunteer Shona Green sweeping dust from liquefaction".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Dust from a demolition site on Manchester Street, viewed from Worcester Street".
Residents and workers preparing for cleanup. Some are wearing face masks to protect themselves from the dust from liquefaction silt.
Residents and workers preparing for cleanup. Some are wearing face masks to protect themselves from the dust from liquefaction silt.
