The Avon River in Avonside, seen before the earthquakes. The photographer comments, "Avon River and Avonside Drive, near Robson Ave. Taken approx 317 River Road".
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury (area covers Christchurch City), NZ. Cracks alongside Avon river.
Silt-laden water flows into the Avon River. The photographer comments, "Corner River Rd, Banks Ave, Dallington Tce. Dirty water from Dudley Creek meets the Avon".
A buckled bridge on Avonside Drive.
A buckled bridge on Avonside Drive.
A buckled bridge on Avonside Drive.
An uplifted manhole near the Avon River along Avonside Drive.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Avon River at Kibblewhite Reserve".
A machine pumping sewage into the Avon River on Avonside Drive.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Christchurch, NZ. Footbridge over Avon river
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury, NZ. Footbridge over Avon river, Christchurch
A photograph of workers from Treetech digging up tree stumps next to the Avon River.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury, NZ. Damage to road alongside Avon River, Christchurch.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury, NZ. Damage to roads alongside Avon river, Christchurch.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury, NZ. Damage to roads alongside Avon river, Christchurch City.
A warning which reads "Polluted Water, Please avoid Contact, Christchurch City Council" on a tree next to the Avon River in Avonside.
A crack next to the Avon River caused by the ground slumping after the 4 September earthquake. A blue pipe has been laid over the crack. Many kilometres of these temporary water pipes have been run overground in Avonside to supply houses with water.
Pomeroy's Brewery Inn on Kilmore Street viewed across the Avon River. The bar is green stickered meaning it safe to enter. As a brick building in this condition is fairly rare.
A bicycle stands with its front wheel wedged in a road crack. The photographer comments, "Cracks in the road can be useful - a free bike stand. Corner of North Avon Rd and River Rd".