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September 2010 Canterbury (Darfield) earthquake - September 2010 Canterbur…

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At 4.35 a.m. on 4 September 2010, the Canterbury region was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. It shook Cantabrians, their properties, their land and their lives.

Timeline: 4-16 September 2010 - September 2010 Canterbury (Darfield) earth…

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Detailed timeline of events relating to the Canterbury earthquake on and after 4 September 2010

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

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This reminder of the South Island's wealth and the importance of the Catholic Church was badly damaged by the Christchurch earthquakes.

Lyttelton Timeball Station

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This maritime relic fell victim to the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes.

Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers

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These magnificent buildings are protected by legislation but were badly damaged by the Christchurch earthquakes.

7.1 earthquake rocks Canterbury

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The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.

Christchurch earthquake images

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Images from the Christchurch earthquake which struck on 22 February 2011

Uses for shipping containers in Christchurch

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After the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011, the authorities found a wide range of uses for shipping containers

Christchurch earthquake kills 185

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At 12.51 p.m. on Tuesday 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake caused severe damage in Christchurch and Lyttelton, killing 185 people and injuring several thousand.

Robert Scott memorial in Christchurch

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The memorial to Robert Scott in Christchurch

New Zealand disasters timeline - New Zealand disasters timeline

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The disasters timeline and map give an overview of New Zealand's worst natural disasters, transport accidents, fires, mining accidents and other tragedies that have caused major loss of life.