The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.
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This one was really flowing out of the ground.
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These were scattered across the park.
Robbie watches a sand volcano smother his driveway.
Sand volcanoes put the silt all over the road.
The earthquake knocked over the bird bath.
Debra points at the beginnings of a sand volcano not long after the big earthquake.
An usual thing to see coming from the ground in Hoon Hay, Christchurch.
Laura, Nicola, and Debra watch a sand volcano build in the Wyn Street gutter.