UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Photograph 141

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a pile of liquefaction with animal prints running through it.

Lost, scared pets another concern after earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Amidst the damage and disruption of the Canterbury earthquake, spare a thought for the animals.

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 068

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a panaroma of Christchurch with Spencer Park, Parklands Library, QEII Park, Bottle Lake Forest, Cowles Stadium, Animal Control, and the Waste Water Treatment Plant labelled. The panaroma is on the wall of the temporary Civil Defence headquarters set up at the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

SPCA Canterbury's Earthquake Experience

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document produced by SPCA Canterbury describing their experiences after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 04/09/2010: Our Earthquake

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 4 September 2010 entitled, "Our Earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:30 (01)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury dairy farmer Heath Smith (left), and assistant farm manager Tom Clark, both noticed an increased noise followed by absolute silence from the animals around the farm just before the large 4 September earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:30 (02)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury dairy farmer Heath Smith (right), and assistant farm manager Tom Clark, both noticed an increased noise followed by absolute silence from the animals around the farm just before the large 4 September earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:30 (3)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury dairy farmer Heath Smith (right) and assistant farm manager Tom Clark, both noticed an increased noise followed by absolute silence from the animals around the farm just before the large 4 September earthquake".

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 04/09/2010: Just a quick note to say we're ok

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 4 September 2010 entitled, "Just a quick note to say we're ok".

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 04/09/2010: It's been a weird sort of day

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 4 September 2010 entitled, "It's been a weird sort of day".

Were there real precursors of the Christchurch Earthquake?

Manuscripts, Alexander Turnbull Library

A preliminary report with findings from an internet survey conducted in the Christchurch region in the days following the Darfield earthquake. Includes eyewitness accounts of alleged earthquake precursors, such as earthquake lights, atmospheric changes, human responses and erratic animal behaviour. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: The donor provided the following information: In connection with the M7.1 earthquake at Darfield, September 4th, we collected many accounts of alleged precursors via an internet survey. The resulting report is attached. It is an interesting historical document and you might consider adding it to the National LIbrary collection in some form. About 100 copies have been distributed to those who asked for it. There is no official printed form, it is digital only. The report forms the basis of a scientific paper in preparation but it is already apparent that much of the quoted accounts from survey respondents will have to be left out. The report itself will therefore remain a useful document. We plan to submit the scientific paper to Natural Hazards and Earth Science Systems in due course. The report and paper confirm that some real precursors do exist, but cannot be more specific about causes.