Police standing at the intersection of Manchester Street and Gloucester Street in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Masonry from several buildings has fallen onto the road.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cashel Mall and the Bridge of Remembrance".
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Members of Civil Defence Logistics Team conferring with the New Zealand Police at the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence in the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of Civil Defence Logistics Team conferring with the New Zealand Police at the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence in the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of police and members of the public people standing near the earthquake damaged Smiths City car park after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Liquefaction covers the right side of the footpath.
A photograph of police and members of the public people standing near the earthquake damaged Smiths Citys car park after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Liquefaction covers the right side of the footpath.
AIRCDRE Howse, CDRE Wayne Burroughs and AVM Peter Stockwell at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
The Hardie and Thomson building on Sherbourne Street is on a lean, barred off with police tape and road cones, after the 4th September earthquake. The city centre is visible in the distance.
The Hardie and Thomson building on Sherbourne Street is on a lean, barred off with police tape and road cones, after the 4th September earthquake. The city centre is visible in the distance.
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch Art Gallery, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices and surrounding buildings.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Church of St Michael and All Angels centre and Bridge of Remembrance lower left".
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Three diggers clearing rubble side by side on the site of the CTV Building, members of the Police and the New Zealand and Chinese Urban Search and Rescue teams looking on.
A photograph of a cordon at the entrance to Victoria Street from Bealey Avenue. Police tape and road cones have been placed across the street as well as a "Road Closed" sign.
A photograph of a sign on a lamp post on Bealey Avenue. The sign reads, "Attention Public, there is a cordon in effect. From the timings of 0600 to 1800 only personal with legitimate reasons and home owners are permitted to enter the cordon. Home owners, please have proof of address and identification ready for inspection. At 1800 to 0600 the cordoned area is under curfew. The only personnel permitted to enter are: health professionals, Canterbury Council staff, contractors, media. No exceptions. If you have any questions, please approach police or NZDF personnel. Thank you for your co-operation".
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged house on Marine Parade in North Brighton. The front section of the house has collapsed, the rest buckled. The wall of the gable has also collapsed as well as part of the lower front wall. A red sticker in the window indicates that the building is unsafe to enter. A message has been spray painted on the front window, reading, "Roof tiles, $3 each". Police tape has been used to cordon off the house. Public notices can be seen on the fence, on the roof of the collapsed section and the section behind.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, " area along Montreal Street between the Avon River and Moorhouse Avenue".
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Friends Helping Friends".
A photograph submitted by Tim Kerr to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Service men – and women – controlled access to inner city Red Zone. They seemed to enjoy the somewhat boring task and were more effective than the police".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Detail of Christ's College".
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand