Photos taken in Lyttelton showing the demolition of various buildings following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-05-20-Lyttelton-Demolition-P1120456 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of emergency management personnel walking in a line down Lichfield Street towards the intersection of Madras Street . The members in white hazmat suits are holding their hands over their heads while members of the New Zealand Army take the lead and follow from behind. Rubble from several earthquake-damaged buildings has scattered across the street to the right. Plastic fencing has been placed along the left side of the road as a cordon. In the background there are several earthquake-damaged buildings along Lichfield Street.
A photograph of the entrance to Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up by Civil Defence to serve as temporary accommodation for people displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Signs on the door read, "Civil Defence", "If you are unwwell with flu or cold, please go to the doctor and not enter" and "Welcome to Cowles Stadium. Earthquake affected people only - you must register with Red Cross to receive help. Other help go to Winz office, 154 Aldwins Road, Linwood. Please, no alcohol, no drugs on site. Food and drinks only in designated areas".
These research papers explore the concept of vulnerability in international human rights law. In the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010-2011, this research focuses on how "vulnerability" has been used and developed within the wider human rights discourse. They also examine jurisprudence of international human rights bodies, and how the concept of "vulnerability" has been applied. The research also includes a brief investigation into the experiences of vulnerable populations in disaster contexts, focusing primarily on the experiences of "vulnerable persons" in the Christchurch earthquakes and their aftermath.
As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes, over 60% of the concrete buildings in the Christchurch Central Business District have been demolished. This experience has highlighted the need to provide guidance on the residual capacity and repairability of earthquake-damaged concrete buildings. Experience from 2010 Chile indicates that it is possible to repair severely damaged concrete elements (see photo at right), although limited testing has been performed on such repaired components. The first phase of this project is focused on the performance of two lightly-reinforced concrete walls that are being repaired and re-tested after damage sustained during previous testing.
A video contributed by Hugh, a participant in the Understanding Place research project. The video has the description "Hugh talks about the damage his old house received during the earthquake and also the New Brighton area".
A photograph of a plaque dedicate to those who lost their lives in City Mall during the earthquake of 22 February 2011. The plague is located under a tree in Re:START mall.
A photograph and flowers are attached to a fence on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A message on the photograph reads, "Some of the guys who found you!! Thank you!".
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
A photograph submitted by Raymond Morris to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "St. Elmo courts was situated on the corner of Hereford St. and Montreal St. Since demolished after the 2010-2011 earthquakes.".
A photograph submitted by Bettina Evans to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Tarn stitching a heart- first day of heart stitching in Lyttelton in response to the February earthquake, 1st of March 2011.".
A photograph submitted by Raymond Morris to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Domo store (McKenzie and Willis) 236 Tuam St. is one of many paintings completed by artist Raymond Morris of earthquake demolished buildings.".
A photograph submitted by Bettina Evans to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Free hugs at Lyttelton arts and crafts market, handed out by American student volunteers a few weeks after the February earthquake.".
A photograph submitted by Francis Vallance to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "The gate of the Convent of Mercy, Lyttelton. The convent was destroyed in the September 2010 earthquake as this earlier image shows".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 8 September 2010 entitled, "Exhaustion and fear".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 10 December 2011 entitled, "Here be sparkles".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 2 January 2012 entitled, "Yeah, we get it, it's not over yet".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 23 February 2011 entitled, "We're evacuating".
A story submitted by Hilary Lakeman to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Sarah Dreyer to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Jo Wicken to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Celina Elliott to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Sue Freeman to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Julie Lee to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Trent Hiles to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Peter Low to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Dee Dawson to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Catherine to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Louise to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website.