Photograph number UC 11-0090-24

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A digger digs up dirt for the foundations of one of the classrooms on the Ilam Oval.

Photograph number UC 11-0090-22

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A digger digs up dirt for the foundations of one of the classrooms on the Ilam Oval.

Photograph number UC 11-0090-23

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A digger digs up dirt for the foundations of one of the classrooms on the Ilam Oval.

Photograph of 6 London Street (1)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the earthquake damage to 6 London Street. In the foreground, a mound of dirt has been placed on the road.

New Brighton Road

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Damage to New Brighton Road. The photographer comments, "Would you believe that the up and down dirt track on the right is actually a main road?".

Mountain of Silt

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Liquefaction erupted throughout the city during each of the major earthquakes. It had to be cleared and everyone piled it onto the roadside, where it was eventually picked up by City Council trucks. The fine dust permeated the air for weeks, driving many to wear dust masks while outside.

Pile of Silt

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Liquefaction erupted throughout the city during each of the major earthquakes. It had to be cleared and everyone piled it onto the roadside, where it was eventually picked up by City Council trucks. The fine dust permeated the air for weeks, driving many to wear dust masks while outside.