Earthquake damage in Christchurch

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A common scene around Christchurch, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on Saturday September 4, 2010 at around 4:33am. The shake left many roads cracked, buildings demolished, and flooding in the streets.

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A photograph of liquefaction around a power pole on Avonside Drive.

Earthquake!

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Photos from around chch on the day of the earthquake

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Cordon fencing around the Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard. A man with a hard hats and hi-vis vest on can be. Wooden bracing has been placed on the gable on the tower to limit further earthquake damage. There is a crane sitting inside the fenced area.

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A fallen chimney in the garden of a property in Christchurch. The lawns have been mown around the chimney, but the bricks have not been picked up.

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A photograph of plastic bags around a chimney of a house in Christchurch. The top of the chimney has broken during the earthquake and made a hole in the roof.

Aftermath of earthquake - shops

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Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch. The initial 7.1 quake has been followed by around 1590 aftershocks recorded to date - causing further damage to already weakened structures.

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to a church in Christchurch. The gable and top of the side wall have crumbled, and the bricks have fallen onto the pavement below. Police tape has been draped around the building.