Views the day after Boxing Day 2010 PWS-2010-12-27-DSC6324
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Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath PWS-2010-09-09-DSC02114
Damage from the Christchurch 7.1 earthquake on 4th Sept 2010
Christchurch city buildings
Christchurch city experienced a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on September 4, at 4:35 am. The epicentre was 40 km west of the city. It is the most damaging earthquake in New Zealand since the Hawke's Bay earthquake in 1931, but there was no loss of life. It was fortunate the earthquake occurred when the central city streets were deserted, as there ...
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Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city
Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city
Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city
Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city
Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city
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A common scene around Christchurch, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on Saturday September 4, 2010 at around 4:33am. The shake left many roads cracked, buildings demolished, and flooding in the streets.
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG Photo taken by G. Coster From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG Photo taken by G. Coster From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG Photo taken by G. Coster From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG Photo taken by G. Coster From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG Photo taken by G. Coster From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck at about 4:35 am. Thankfully, the day was warm and still (unlike the cold driving rain and hail of yesterday afternoon).
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02046 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02041 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02025 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02010 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02023 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02052 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02047 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02018 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02050 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-08-DSC02044 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries