The flooded Bexley Wetlands, now about 1 - 1.5metre below pre earthquake level. The short length of fence (mid ground) was on the "river track" that the council closed about three years ago. The whole track in this view is now under about 500mm water at high tide. The main track in front of the houses was, prior to earthquakes, below the leve...
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Armagh Street looking west from Cranmer Square.
Canterbury Provincial Council and Supreme Court Buildings, Durham Street North.
Colombo Street looking south towards Cathedral Square, taken from Armagh Street.
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Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Toppled statue of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, Worcester Street near Oxford Terrace.
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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.
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Much of the CBD will be cordoned off and without power (as you should be able to spot) for quite some time as a result of the damage caused by February's deadly earthquake.
Photos taken at Gap Filler fair on April 9 following the February 22 earthquake. www.gapfiller.org.nz/ File reference: CCL-2011-04-08-Addington-Gapfiller-001.jpg From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken in Spreydon Library on April 15 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-04-08-Spreydon-After-The-Earthquake-IMG_0463 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken at Gap Filler fair on April 9 following the February 22 earthquake. www.gapfiller.org.nz/ File reference: CCL-2011-04-08-Addington-Gapfiller-006.jpg From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Taken during a scenic flight over Christchurch, New Zealand, 3 months after the deadly earthquake of 22 February, 2011. Much of the inner city CBD is still cordoned off and will be for some time. About 900 buildings are set for demolition. Taken aboard the Southern DC3 www.so...
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The Mall is still cordoned off after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 Febraury 2011.
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Colombo Street looking north towards Cathedral Square, taken from near the corner of Saint Asaph Street.
The Press Building, Cathedral Square
Christchurch Cathedral, photo taken from the Warners Novotel, Cathedral Square.
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