14 Minute Video Clip of Damage after Christchurch Earthquake

Here are two video clips that are worth watching. The first is 14 minutes of footage that was shown at the 18th March, Christchurch Memorial Service in Hagley Park. It shows the shattered city centre that is still cordoned off and inaccessible to the general public. The second contains pictures of the damage in Christchurch to the words of an inspiring song by Newsboyz.

Kia kaha Christchurch! (Maori for 'be strong')

4.3 Aftershock in Christchurch

At 2:11am on the 26th March, Christchurch was shaken by a strong 4.3 aftershock. This was 11.4 kilometres deep and released 45 tons of energy. The previous day, the city was awoken by a 4.1 aftershock just after midnight. Click here to read more about the aftershocks as well as a geologist's answers to some questions about the Christchurch earthquakes.

Business People Angry After Christchurch Earthquake

A group of 100 angry business owners stormed cordons in Christchurch central on the 21st March. Some had seen footage on television that showed their buildings had been demolished without them knowing. Click here to learn more about the demolition of buildings in Christchurch and how Civil Defence is handling the situation.

Christchurch Aftershocks 20th March 2011

Christchurch residents were shaken by a 5.1 magnitude aftershock at 9:47 pm on Sunday 20th March. The shock caused damage to a dairy and Civil Defense reported that more masonry fell from damaged buildings in town. Read here for a full report of how the city experienced the aftershock and comments posted on Facebook immediately after the shake.

Prince William Speaks at Christchurch Earthquake Memorial

On Friday 18th March, Prince William joined Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and various other dignitaries in addressing a crowd of 100,000 people. The people gathered for a memorial service for those who died in the devastating 22nd February earthquake in Christchurch. Click here for a full report on the events of the day.

Update on Christchurch 2011 Earthquake

Christchurch is making small steps towards recovery after the 22nd February earthquake but life is far from normal. The central city is still cordoned off and military and police man road blocks around the perimeter. In the outer zones that have been opened up, the city is like a ghost town. Damage is visible on every street and restaurants and bars lie silent. Here are some of the latest facts about life in Christchurch and also a comparison between the Christchurch
earthquake and the one that hit Japan on Friday 11th March 2011:

Latest Update on Christchurch Earthquake 2011
Updated Facts on Christchurch Earthquake 2011
Japan Earthquake Triggers Marine Warnings in New Zealand

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Steps to Recovery

Progress after Christchurch Earthquake 2011

According to Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, the 6.3 earthquake that struck Christchurch on the 22nd February 2011 was 5 times more damaging than the 4th September 2010 quake. Eleven days after the big shake, the city is making slow steps towards physical and emotional recovery. This is amid piles of silt, extremely dusty conditions and roads that are split and torn.

Mass Exodus from Christchurch

Christchurch Moves Towards Recovery