Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Canterbury University. Steven Joyce Tertiary Education Minister's visit to Central Library. Earthquake damage to books and shelves".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Canterbury University. Steven Joyce Tertiary Education Minister's visit to Central Library. Earthquake damage to books and shelves".
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Matthew Carpenter is from the Canterbury Business Recovery Network. Gerry Brownlee is a Christchurch MP.
On 4 September 2010, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Darfield, 40 kilometres west of Christchurch, New Zealand. The quake caused significant damage to land and buildings nearby, with damage extending to Christchurch city. On 22 February 2011, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, causing extensive and significant damage across the city and with the loss of 185 lives. Years on from these events, occasional large aftershocks continue to shake the region. Two main entomological collections were situated within close proximity to the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes. The Lincoln University Entomology Research Collection, which is housed on the 5th floor of a 7 storey building, was 27.5 km from the 2010 Darfield earthquake epicentre. The Canterbury Museum Entomology Collection, which is housed in the basement of a multi-storeyed heritage building, was 10 km from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake epicentre. We discuss the impacts of the earthquakes on these collections, the causes of the damage to the specimens and facilities, and subsequent efforts that were made to prevent further damage in the event of future seismic events. We also discuss the wider need for preparedness against the risks posed by natural disasters and other catastrophic events.
Church of St. John the Baptist, Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A woman shares home baking following Canterbury's earthquake".
Two years ago today a seven-point-one magnitude earthquake shook Canterbury.
Suzanne Craig has not heard from her husband since the Canterbury earthquake.
The impact of the Canterbury Earthquake on insurance and the EQC's finances.
Senior Siemologist at GNS Science comments on this morning's earthquake in Canterbury.
Mayor of Selwyn District Kelvin Coe writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
Dean of Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Briefing at the art gallery following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Business section at The Press following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Police examine a damaged building following Canterbury's earthquake".
A graphic giving definitions for slang terms related to the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Kirsty about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Zara about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Jacqueline about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Christine about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Teruyo about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Clare about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Roman about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Ellenor about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Ella about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Tinks about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Nellie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Caroline about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Nicki about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.