Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nathan Worner with his son James (age 2) outside his earthquake-damaged house. Mr. Worner has become frustrated trying to get EQC to recognise the damage to one the chimneys (covered with blue tarp.) caused by the September 4th Canterbury Earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nathan Worner with his son James (age 2) outside his earthquake-damaged house. Mr. Worner has become frustrated trying to get EQC to recognise the damage to one the chimneys (covered with blue tarp.) caused by the September 4th Canterbury Earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key on his visit to Kaiapoi and Hororata to meet people badly affected and see the damage from the earthquake. Talking to Waimakariri Mayor Ron Keating and National party MP Kate Wilkinson outside a badly damaged house in Kaiapoi".
Damage to a house in Richmond. A brick chimney has visibly twisted and there are gaps between the bricks. The photographer comments, "Damaged chimney. We'll have to get this taken down tidily, but our roofer friends are a bit busy... (It was taken down on the morning of Day 2, just as well)".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Liz Brook has a full house after her brother's house was damaged in the earthquake. From left: Liz, her son Hayden holding his second cousin Kayleb, niece Jacinta (7), husband Ian, niece Shontelle and sister-in-law Karen".
On 4 September 2010, a magnitude Mw 7.1 earthquake struck the Canterbury region on the South Island of New Zealand. The epicentre of the earthquake was located in the Darfield area about 40 km west of the city of Christchurch. Extensive damage was inflicted to lifelines and residential houses due to widespread liquefaction and lateral spreading in areas close to major streams, rivers and wetlands throughout Christchurch and Kaiapoi. Unreinforced masonry buildings also suffered extensive damage throughout the region. Despite the severe damage to infrastructure and residential houses, fortunately, no deaths occurred and only two injuries were reported in this earthquake. From an engineering viewpoint, one may argue that the most significant aspects of the 2010 Darfield Earthquake were geotechnical in nature, with liquefaction and lateral spreading being the principal culprits for the inflicted damage. Following the earthquake, an intensive geotechnical reconnaissance was conducted to capture evidence and perishable data from this event. This paper summarizes the observations and preliminary findings from this early reconnaissance work.
Damage to the House of Travel in Merivale. On the cordon fence is a chalkboard sign with a skull and crossbones and the words "Stay back".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emma Goodall from Brooklands who wants to be paid out for the earthquake damage to her two houses".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Workers pull down the two chimneys at Community House in Timaru after they were damaged in the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emma Goodall from Brooklands who wants to be paid out for the earthquake damage to her two houses".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emma Goodall from Brooklands who wants to be paid out for the earthquake damage to her two houses".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Workers pull down the two chimneys at Community House in Timaru after they were damaged in the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Workers pull down the two chimneys at Community House in Timaru after they were damaged in the earthquake".
A photograph of a fire engine and fire fighters on Worcester Boulevard. In the background, a digger is being used to clear the rubble of 33 Worcester Street. Fire damage can be seen along the right wall of the house next door.
A house with a damaged roof and gutters on Waipara Street in Cracroft. The chimney has been removed and placed on the lawn in front.
Damage to a brick house on Sherbourne Street, where much of the front and side walls have fallen away, partly landing on the property next door.
Damage to a residential property on Hood Avenue in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake. The house is on a lean due to liquefaction.
Damage to a chimney of a house in Kerrs Road. The bricks at the base of the chimney have spread apart, but the chimney is still standing.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Curator's House restaurant. The view from the back of the building that sustained no real damage from the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Hemant Shah, whose Ferry Road dairy and the house he lives in above it have been condemned following earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Rob Souness of Weedons Eggs suffered serious damage to his hen house saving 23000 hens and losing 3000".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Rob Souness of Weedons Eggs suffered serious damage to his hen house saving 23000 hens and losing 3000".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Rob Souness of Weedons Eggs suffered serious damage to his hen house saving 23000 hens and losing 3000".
Damage to a house in Richmond. There are large cracks in the stucco below the chimney. The photographer comments, "Our neighbours' broken fireplace and chimney".
Christchurch woman Lavina Pockson and her family live in a house with big cracks in it, on land that's among the most damaged from the big September earthquake.
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a concrete patio has slumped, leaving large cracks between slabs. The photographer comments, "Cracking in the concrete patio".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Javier, the owner of the Curator's House restaurant, in front of the building that sustained no real damage from the earthquake".
Damage to a residential property on Chichester Street in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake. "Danger Keep Out" tape bars off entry to the collapsing side of the house.
Internal damage to a house in Richmond. A large crack in wallboard has exposed the bricks behind. The photographer comments, "Cracks in the wall of the sunroom".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a concrete patio has slumped, leaving large cracks. The photographer comments, "The concrete patio is broken into big slabs".