
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
Compare this Jan 2011 shot with one taken earlier.
Revealed after the SoulFood Cafe building was demolished
Same view as a previous shot - taken in January 2011 after the block of buildings was demolished.
Photo taken Jan 2011.
The result of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake at 4.35am on September 4th 2010. The ballustrade of these buildings collapsed onto the Victorian veranda crushing it. Taken 20 days after the quake. Colombo Street in Sydenham, Christchurch - looking towards the City Centre.
Colombo Street looking north through Cathedral Square, towards the Port Hills. Taken from Victoria Square.
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A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. cnr Lichfield and Colombo Streets, looking south.
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