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Christchurch Earthquake, February 22, 2011
Other, National Library of New Zealand
slightly different from Christchurch Earthquake (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake)
Earthquake Anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley recalls his personal experience of the Canterbury earthquakes
Earthquake Memorial
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A small wooden cross is inserted between stones laid out in the shape of a large cross. The photographer comments, "This is an Earthquake Memorial on Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. This message is on the tree next to the memorial: 'Earthquake Memorial. 185 people died as a result of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. 185 precious lives are remembered here, with 185 pieces of Halswell stone recovered from St Luke's Church, damaged beyond repair on that day. May they rest in peace. St Luke's in the City'".
Earthquake Contortions
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The badly twisted Medway Street footbridge. The photographer comments, "The September 4th 2010 earthquake in Christchurch was so violent that the banks of the Avon River moved towards each other. This footbridge being metal had to twist sideways to release the pressure of being pushed from both river banks. It looked like it had been wrung out like a wet towel".
Lyttelton Review 20 August 2012
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 20 August 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
Heritage Buildings, Earthquake Strengthening and Damage: the Canterbury ea…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
"Heritage Buildings, Earthquake Strengthening and Damage: the Canterbury earthquakes September 2010 - January 2012", a report submitted by the then New Zealand Historic Places Trust to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. The report was written by Robert McClean.
Lyttelton Review 19 March 2012
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 19 March 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
Vertical shaking from February earthquake not unique
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An earthquake engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission that the intense vertical shaking during the February 2011 earthquake wasn't unique and was similar to events overseas.
The Earthquake Rattle
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated photograph of a shop security shutter. The photographer comments, "Sometimes before you feel the ground rolling any metal shutters around start their rattling noises as if someone is shaking them".
The Earthquake Worms
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated photograph of twisted reinforcing rods amongst the rubble from the demolition of QEII. The photographer comments, "These rarely seen worms live in the pressurised earth under the foundations of buildings. They need a damp soil and be under at least 100 pounds of pressure per square inch. After the destructive force of an earthquake they swiftly rise to the surface through gaps in the rubble. Unfortunately they quickly die and then crystallise as hard as iron in the dry low pressure air".
Transcript of McKenzie's earthquake story
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Transcript of McKenzie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Site of a fund that exists to provide financial assistance to owners of earthquake damaged qualifying heritage buildings so that the buildings can be saved if they are repairable.
Second Sight.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
A blog by Christchurch journalist Philip Matthews. Includes posts about the Christchurch earthquake.
Gap Filler : Christchurch
Other, National Library of New Zealand
An urban regeneration initiative which aims to temporarily fill sites left vacant after the September 4, 2010 Canterbury Earthquake and the February 22, 2011 Christchurch Earthquake with creative projects for community benefit.
Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Provides history, business, community and tourist information. Also includes information relating to the earthquake recovery.
Baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's sick of insurance companies giving baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims in Christchurch .
Transcript of Bernadette Cooney's earthquake story
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A pdf transcript of Bernadette Cooney's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Fairfax Video, September 2012 (14)
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of students at Banks Avenue School participating in the nationwide ShakeOut earthquake drill. The ShakeOut earthquake drill was held on 29 September 2012 to help people prepare for an earthquake. More than 1.3 million New Zealanders participated in 2012.
Restore Christ Church Cathedral.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Website dedicated to the reconstruction of the Cathedral damaged in the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes.
Insurance Council of New Zealand
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Website of ICNZ, industry organisation representing fire and general insurers. Includes information relating to the Canterbury earthquakes.
Jenny May's Story
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Summary of oral history interview with Jenny May about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Andrew Oxenburgh's earthquake story
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A pdf transcript of Andrew Oxenburgh's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Lyttelton Review 26 March 2012
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 26 March 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
Lyttelton Review 3 September 2012
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 3 September 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
Christchurch Earthquake – Street Cone Commemoration
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Commemorating our one year anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Christchurch 6.3 earthquake.
Support Christchurch Business
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Site set up to market Christchurch businesses after the Christchurch earthquake. Directory entries of Christchurch businesses arranged by business type.
Addington Action.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Group established to help residents after the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch. Includes information about housing, fruit & vegetable cooperatives and clothing aid.
Adrienne Rewi Online.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Blog of freelance journalist Adrienne Rewi who lives in Christchurch. She highlights Christchurch's historic cemeteries and covers the Christchurch earthquake among other things.
12:51 : a year on.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Commemorates 1 year after the Christchurch Earthquake. In the Press newspaper section of the Fairfax New Zealand Stuff.co.nz news site.
The Strangeness of Earthquakes
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A concrete block wall with a large diagonal crack running through it. The photographer comments, "This wall has fascinated me. It has cracked across in a dead straight diagonal line during one of Christchurch's many earthquakes. How could this have occurred?".