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Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 03
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the Celestron eyepiece from the Townsend Telescope. The eyepiece was scratched and chipped during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 21
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a wooden knob from the Townsend Telescope. The knob broke off the telescope during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 43
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the dew and lens cap from the Townsend Telescope. The cap was crushed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"Four point one! Three point six! Five point t…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
In the top frames two children shout 'four point one', 'three point six', and 'five point two' and in the frame below it is seen that they are responding to bumps in the road as their mother drives through Christchurch streets. Context - The children have become expert at guessing the seismic intensity of earthquakes in Christchurch and are now applying them to bumps in the road. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Recording a story in the POD
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
File reference: CCL-2011-11-22-IMG_0782PODattheShow November2011 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Recording a story in the POD
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
File reference: CCL-2011-11-22-IMG_0782 PODattheShow November2011 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 70
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Base Packpackers building behind the former Canterbury Times building on Gloucester Street. The corner of Base Backpackers has collapsed, exposing a bunkroom inside. Scaffolding has been constructed up the side of the building.
Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 173
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Elizabeth Ackermann's office. Elizabeth Ackermann is the administrator in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury. The photograph was taken when she was first let back in after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Rebekah Rogers WEMO Photograph 093
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a man at the 'free legal help' table in a temporary emergency management centre set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The table was set up by Community Law Canterbury to offer free legal help to those in need.
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Uses for Christchurch rubble?... 19 July 2011
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Text reads 'Uses for Christchurch rubble?...' The cartoon shows a bridge made partially of earthquake rubble leading from Lyttelton Harbour to Diamond Harbour on Banks Peninsula. Someone in a van says 'At long last... A bridge to Diamond Harbour!' And someone else says 'And somewhere to fish!' Context - Rubble from the earthquake may be used for the construction of watersides and bridges. This cartoon is a fanciful use for Christchurch earthquake rubble. Currently a ferry connects Diamond Harbour to Lyttelton, on the harbour's northern shore. In combination with buses from Lyttelton to downtown Christchurch, this allows residents of Diamond Bay to commute to the city. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- : `But ya said the meeting was in the spa, Roger!'
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows Gerry Brownlee, the Minister for Earthquake Recovery, walking towards a spa wearing swimming togs and with a blow-up toy around his waist. Context: The cartoon illustrated an article entitled 'Sutton candid about struggles'. Cera boss Roger Sutton received politicians in the empty Centennial Park spa pool after the February earthquake when he was still head of lines company Orion. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Hopefully it'll be softer and fuzzier than the l…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows an egg that represents '2012' with a chick beginning to peck its way out. In the background storms rage. Someone hopes that it will 'be softer and fuzzier than the last one!' Context: Refers to the difficulties and disasters of 2011 in New Zealand. Christchurch earthquakes and aftershocks continue with complicating rebuilding and insurance issues, the wreck of the Rena, and various weather events and political issues. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The Star 23 July 2011
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Saturday 23 July 2011.
St. Albans Library
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The community centre in my old neighbourhood. Now it's an empty lot.
St. Albans Library
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The community centre in my old neighbourhood. Now it's an empty lot.
Christchurch Cathedral pre quake 22/02/11
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
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Observatory Tower Photograph 24
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The top two storeys of the tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake and the rubble spilled into the courtyard in front. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building. A tarpaulin has been draped over the top of the tower.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 56
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of some of the parts of the Townsend Telescope. Many of the parts were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 55
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A photograph of the declinator readout ring from the Townsend Telescope. The ring was chipped and scratched during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 22
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the knurled knob from the Townsend Telescope. The teeth of the knob were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 64
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the object end of the finderscope from the Townsend Telescope. The finderscope was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 65
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the object end of the finderscope from the Townsend Telescope. The finderscope was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Jim Baltaxe WEMO Photograph 107
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers on Durham Street. The top of one of the chambers has crumbled and the masonry has fallen onto the footpath. Scaffolding which was erected after the 4 September 2010 earthquake has also fallen. Wire fences have been placed around the building as a cordon.
Jim Baltaxe WEMO Photograph 108
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers on Durham Street. The top of one of the chambers has crumbled and the masonry has fallen onto the footpath. Scaffolding which was erected after the 4 September 2010 earthquake has also fallen. Wire fences have been placed around the building as a cordon.
GNS questioned on amount of warning given prior to quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The warnings, or lack of them from the government's scientists about the likely size of aftershocks following the first Canterbury earthquake have been a focus of the Royal Commission into the quakes.
Liquefaction Impacts on Pipe Networks: Short Term Recovery Project No. 6
Research papers, University of Canterbury Library
In the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake, the Natural Hazards Research Platform (NHRP) initiated a series of Short Term Recovery Projects (STRP) aimed at facilitating and supporting the recovery of Christchurch from the earthquake impacts. This report presents the outcomes of STRP 6: Impacts of Liquefaction on Pipe Networks, which focused on the impacts of liquefaction on the potable water and wastewater systems of Christchurch. The project was a collaborative effort of NHRP researchers with expertise in liquefaction, CCC personnel managing and designing the systems and a geotechnical practitioner with experience/expertise in Christchurch soils and seismic geotechnics.
Fairfax Video, December 2011 (1)
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video about lingerie boutique Hot Damn which relocated to Re:Start Mall after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The store opened up on 22 January 2011 in New Regent Street but was forced to close for eight months after the February earthquake hit. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 12
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a collar from the Townsend Telescope. Part of the collar was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 13
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a slow motion rod from the Townsend Telescope. The rod was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Bottle Lake waste-dump recreation area?... 27 Nov…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Several people run, leap, cycle and walk the dog through an area piled high with waste material. Context: Bottle Lake Forest Park has tracks and trails which include mountain-bike tracks, horse-trekking trails and walking tracks. After being established as a temporary dump after the February 22 earthquake the government intend to use special powers to turn part of Bottle Lake Forest Park into a permanent dump. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).