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The stone cross on the roof of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.

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Detail of the columns in the interior of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.

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Detail of one of the ceiling domes inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.

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Detail of one of the ceiling domes inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.

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Detail of one of the ceiling domes inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.

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Detail of a stained-glass window in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.

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A photograph of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament taken from Ferry Road, over Cathedral College. The copper dome has been removed from the tower, exposing the wooden structure underneath.

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Deconstruction

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The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christcurch, after the 6.3 magnitude quake on 22 February 2011. The dome has now been taken down (and is on the ground on the right side of this image) and you can see the orange and green of the workmen's hi-vis in the tower section.

Close Up of the Damage

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Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Large cracks can be seen in the stonework of the walls and above the columns.

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Earthquake damage to the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Stones have fallen from the wall supporting the dome.

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Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Workers are suspended from a crane above the remains of the dome.

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Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Workers are suspended from a crane above the remains of the dome.

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A man sits in front of two stained-glass windows inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.

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A stained-glass window in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament casts coloured light onto carved angels on the wall, seen before the earthquakes.

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Earthquake damage to the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Windows are broken below the dome, and the cross is missing from the top.

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A carving of angels on the wall of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is coloured by light coming from a stained-glass window, seen before the earthquakes.

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Earthquake damage to the south-west corner of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Broken furniture can be seen in a room exposed by the fallen walls.

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Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A stone cross has fallen onto the roof, and broken windows and cracked stonework can be seen below the dome.

The Cathedral has Developed a Bald Spot

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The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament after the dome was removed. Large cracks are visible in the walls and in the dome's supporting structure, and the facade is supported by haybales and shipping containers. The photographer comments, "The main dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament became unsafe after the February Christchurch earthquake - workmen have slowly been dismantling it. Now we are just left with the cracked and twisted walls that supported the beautiful dome".

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Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Shipping containers support the front of the building to prevent further damage, and workers are suspended from a crane above the remains of the dome.

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A video about the removal of the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes Street. The dome is being removed in order to take weight off the building and help stabilise the lower sections.

The Wrinkles are Showing

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Damage to the front of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Large cracks are visible in the stonework, and one side is supported by shipping containers and hay bales. The photographer comments, "The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament has a lot of cracking on the exterior and one column appears to be leaning to the right. To my non-expert eye it does look like the front could easily give way. Notice the broken supporting beam".

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Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Blessed Rainbow

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Catholic Basilica, Christchurch - at the right place, at the right time...

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Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.