
On the previously unknown faultline on Highfield Road in mid-Canterbury! This was where two tectonic plates slipped, causing the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Workers dig trenches near the river in Kaiapoi.
Buildings in the process of being demolished in Kaiapoi. To the left is the Gospel Way Outreach Church, the front wall removed so that the inside of the building is exposed. Next door, the rubble from Bells Auctions is being cleared by a digger.
The Gospel Way Outreach Church in the process of being demolished on Charles Street. Down the side wall, a noticeable slump in the brick wall can be seen. This is probably why the building needed to be demolished.
Damage to the footpath and curbing on Charles Street in Kaiapoi. The curb has slumped next to the sump, causing cracking and the displacement of tiles.
A pipe run over a street, supplying temporary water to people living in Avonside. A portable toilet can be seen in the distance.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Barbadoes Street/Tuam street. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph of the warped Medway Street Bridge.
A photograph of the warped Medway Street Bridge.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Barbadoes Street/Tuam street. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A machine pumps sewage into the river in Kaiapoi. This is a temporary solution while the sewage system is being repaired.
A photograph of the warped Medway Street Bridge.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury NZ. Bridge Street, South Brighton, Christchurch.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury NZ. Bridge Street, South Brighton, Christchurch.
A photograph of cracks in the ground near Governors Bay Road.
A photograph of cracks in the ground near Governors Bay Road.
A photograph of cracks in the ground near Governors Bay Road.
A photograph of cracks in the ground near Governors Bay Road.
A photograph of cracks in the ground near Governors Bay Road.
A photograph of damaged fencing next to Highfield Road in Darfield.
A photograph of a large crack in Highfield Road in Darfield.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch streets, Avonside Drive road warning sign".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Demolition at Henry Africa's restaurant, Stanmore Road".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Demolition at Henry Africa's restaurant, Stanmore Road".
A photograph of the damaged Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road.
A photograph of the damaged Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road.
A photograph of the damaged Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road.
A photograph of the damaged Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road.
A photograph of the damaged Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road.