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Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch - damaged in earthquake and then partially demolished to reduce risk from unstable materials which might otherwise be dislodged in strong winds or subsequent aftershocks. The 1590 aftershocks recorded to date have continued to cause further damage.
Provides a map, the geological background, describes the effects, both in Christchurch and its surrounding areas, the damage to notable buildings, the financial exposure, the emergency response and relief efforts and the media coverage of the earthquake.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 10 September 2010 entitled, "Another step towards normality".
The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. cnr Lichfield and Colombo Streets, looking south.
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Christchurch Earthquake
Earthquake damage at the Arts Centre, Christchurch
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Geologists say the South Island is likely to be hit with another, even larger, earthquake sometime in the next 50 years. Teams of earthquake experts are in Canterbury studying the previously undetected fault responsible for Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake and dozens of aftershocks.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch. The initial 7.1 quake has been followed by around 1590 aftershocks recorded to date - causing further damage to already weakened structures.
A common scene around Christchurch, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on Saturday September 4, 2010 at around 4:33am. The shake left many roads cracked, buildings demolished, and flooding in the streets.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. ex-Thom Autoglass building south-east corner St Asaph St and Barbadoes Street
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. Community of the Sacred Name, cnr St Asaph and Barbadoes Streets, on St Asaph St looking east
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage following the 7.1 earthquake. Sign reads 'Survived Chinese imports, the recession, the earthquake. Reopens soon.'
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 26 December 2010 entitled, "Earthquake - again!".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 December 2010 entitled, "Earthquake 27/12".
A PDF copy of a publication commemorating the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake. The publication was produced to raise funds for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 7 September 2010 entitled, "Earthquake Update".