Chances of magnitude aftershock hitting rapidly decreasing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two earthquake scientists say the chance of a magnitude six aftershock hitting the Canterbury region is decreasing day by day and is now unlikely. A Victoria University professor in geophysics and a GNS seismologist have put into perspective the weekend's devastating earthquake at a lecture in Wellington.

The Ruptured Ruptured Duck

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After September 2010 earthquake. Was demolished after extensive damage from February 22nd 2011 6.3 aftershock.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 13/06/2011: Awesome Aftershocks

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 June 2011 entitled, "Awesome Aftershocks".

"Tread lightly, we don't want any more aftershocks..." G. Brownlee Earthqu…

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Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee trundles heavily through debris left after the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. An engineer tells him to 'Tread lightly' as they 'don't want any more aftershocks..' Gerry Brownlee is not a slight man. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Strong aftershocks felt in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

At around 11-30pm there was a cluster of earthquakes - two over magnitude five, including one at 11.40 which registered 5.4, that's equal to the strongest aftershock felt on Saturday afternoon.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 25 September 2010 (5)

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A graph comparing the total energy released during the September 4 earthquake and the aftershocks.

Science: Earth Sciences

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Dr Hamish Campbell of GNS Science talks about the Christchurch earthquake and it's subsequent aftershocks.

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Selwyn CD off to check out the damage after the 40+ aftershocks overnight.

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Selwyn CD off to check out the damage after the 40+ aftershocks overnight.

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:22 02:03:55

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "People run out of Cashel Mall during an aftershock. Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake".

Aftershocks still shaking Christchurch seven years after quake

Articles, TV3

Just last week the city was rocked by four small earthquakes.

A decade on in Christchurch, earthquake aftermath

Audio, Radio New Zealand

How the physical, mental, emotional and financial aftershocks of Christchurch's deadly earthquake which claimed 185 lives, are still being felt 10 years on.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-: Let's play QUAKEOPOLY. 26 March 2011

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The cartoon is drawn as a game of 'Quakeopoly' in which earthquakes, aftershocks, assessment waits, stress etc. allow one to move from one square to the next but players are always forced backwards and can never win. Context - The Canterbury earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 and the continuing aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

"It's EQC! Great... er... news! We can remediate and build here again!" 21…

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A man gets a phonecall from the Earthquake Commission (EQC) informing him that he can 'remediate and build here again!' The call comes just as another aftershock happens causing the family and pets to huddle in a terrified crowd as the house collapses around them and they find themselves waist-deep in mud and water. Refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September and its continuing aftershocks as well as the problems surrounding rebuilding. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch Press Infographic: 27 December 2010 (2)

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The Press masthead with a seismograph trace superimposed, showing the 26 December 2010 earthquake and aftershocks.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 4 December 2010 (1)

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A graph titled, 'What you have lived through', showing aftershocks since the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Why not have a mobile CBD?. 10 January 2012

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The cartoon shows a mobile CBD (central business district) which is mounted on tractor tracks and will be great for dodging aftershocks. Refers to problems and questions about the rebuilding of the Christchurch CBD after the earthquakes and while aftershocks continue. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:08 06:19:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Christchurch was rocked by a large aftershock shortly after 8am this morning. The city was filled with the sounds of sirens after the large aftershock".

The latest on Christchurch's earthquakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A series of ten aftershocks have been ratting Christchurch this morning, with the biggest of five-point-five magnitude being widely felt just over two hours ago.

Minister says recovery process from quake moving quickly

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, says the recovery process from Canterbury's earthquake is moving quickly, despite strong aftershocks yesterday setting back repair work.

Latest earthquakes leave women's refuges overflowing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Womens Refuge says its safe houses are full as women have fled the worsening domestic violence in the city following June's powerful aftershocks.

The Christchurch Angel

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Graffiti of an angel clutching a bottle, accompanied by the text "Chritchurch (sic) living make a good man drink." The photographer comments, "Living in Christchurch during the earthquakes was hard on all of us. Some people got drunk to forget or blot out the aftershocks, whilst others dare not drink so that they would be in full control just in case another big earthquake/aftershock occurred. As of today 24 September 2011 there has been 8660 earthquakes/aftershocks in the Christchurch area".

On Cranford St

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Now a heap of rubble. It didn't stand up to the bigger aftershocks

Rebuild the future Christchurch

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Provides news and information to residents of Canterbury after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Includes ideas discussion page, blog, services directory, list of damaged suburbs, geological information including recent aftershocks, and photos.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 23/12/2011: Afternoon Aftershocks

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 23 December 2011 entitled, "Afternoon Aftershocks".

Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'Brillant! danger...civil unrest....but without t…

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Shows two visitors to Christchurch who can enjoy the excitement of the danger of earthquakes without car bombings. Context: refers to the Christchurch earthquakes and continuing aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch Press Infographic: 27 December 2010 (1)

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Maps showing the location of the 26 December 2010 earthquake and aftershocks, and the location of damaged buildings.

The Panel with Linley Boniface and Mary McCallum (part 1)

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Topics, the Christchurch earthquake including live updates from Barry Corbett and Sue Wells in Christchurch and live aftershocks.

Scott, Thomas, 1947-:'Whoa! Is this another quake?' 21 September 2010

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A house rocks in the night but the occupants are reassured that it is not 'another quake', only an aftershock, which although it causes the walls to crumble is nothing to worry about. Refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September and the dozens of aftershocks that cause continuing tension and anxiety. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'I'm still here!' 21 January 2013

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Shows a hand lifting a house up from the ground, as the earth shakes and rumbles around it. A voice in the earth says, 'I'm still here'. Refers to ongoing earthquakes and aftershocks following the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes in Canterbury. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).