A photograph of some of the parts of the Townsend Telescope. Many of the parts were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the governor from the Townsend Telescope. The left weight broke off during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the focus assembly from the Townsend Telescope. The assembly was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a wooden knob from the Townsend Telescope. The knob broke off the telescope during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A crack in a wall of the University of Canterbury Electronic Learning Media team's offices. The photographer comments, "Cracks in walls".
A photograph of earthquake damage to the masonry above the windows of 109 Cambridge Terrace.
A photograph of two men in a cherry picker working on 109 Cambridge Terrace.
A photograph of two men in a cherry picker working on 109 Cambridge Terrace.
A photograph of staff from the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury. The department used the Sunday School room of the Avonhead Baptist Church after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the reception area of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury. The photograph was taken when the staff were let in after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen at the Lyttelton Port.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army registering new volunteers inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army registering new volunteers inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of staff from the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury. The department used the Sunday School room of the Avonhead Baptist Church after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the timber section of the historic Provincial Council Chambers. The clock tower has collapsed onto the road.
A photograph of the timber section of the historic Provincial Council Chambers. The clock tower has collapsed onto the road.
Two huge wrestlers, one representing 'Port Hills fault' and the other 'Greendale fault' struggle together over a broken Christchurch. Another wrestler, representing 'Other faults' appears in the distance yelling 'Is it my turn yet?' Context - Christchurch has now had three major earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks. It now appears likely that the Christchurch quakes resulted from activity on a fault extending directly eastward from the Alpine fault that remained unknown until last year, says Roger Musson, a seismologist at the British Geological Survey in Edinburgh. The new fault first came to light last September (4th) when a stronger but less calamitous quake shook Darfield, 40 kilometres west of Christchurch. Musson says the latest quake (Feb 22, 2011) probably resulted from an eastward continuation of activity on the same fault. "It has probably not moved for tens of thousands of years, so lots of strain built up," says Musson. The third major quake happened on 13th June 2011. (New Scientist - February 22, 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A view down Durham Street. In the background, part of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings and the District Court can be seen.
A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office standing on Gloucester Street, outside the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings. The team member is wearing a hard hat, protective glasses, and a face mask.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Building on Durham Street. Large sections of the masonry have collapsed, spilling onto the road. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon. Scaffolding erected up the side has collapsed.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Building on Durham Street. Large sections of the masonry have collapsed, spilling onto the road. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon. Scaffolding erected up the side has collapsed.
A video about the HMNZS Canterbury which travelled to Wellington after the 22 February 2011 earthquake to refuel and gather supplies. The crew worked overnight to ensure that they could return to the people of Lyttelton as quickly as possible.
A photograph of a crack in between the stairway and a column of the Physics Building at the Canterbury Arts Centre. The crack formed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An image from a Navy Today April 2011 article titled, "Cordon Patrols in Lyttelton". The image is of Canterbury sailors at work removing fallen bricks from between buildings in Lyttelton.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury earthquakes concludes its hearing into the collapse of the Pyne Gould building today.
A photograph of the front door of the O-Cha Thai Cuisine restaurant in the former Canterbury Times Building on Gloucester Street. USAR codes have been spray-painted on one of the windows.
The HMNZS Canterbury arriving back in Lyttelton after a trip to Wellington to resupply.
A photograph of the knurled knob from the Townsend Telescope. The teeth of the knob were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a collar from the Townsend Telescope. Part of the collar was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the object end of the finderscope from the Townsend Telescope. The finderscope was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.