Christchurch Earthquake: Images of Christchurch earthquake

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Photo tour of Earthquake-Damaged Gloucester St in Christchurch

Pictorial Overview of Earthquake Damage on Gloucester St, Christchurch November 2012

Nearly two years after the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch in February 2011, demolition is still underway in the CBD. A stroll down Gloucester St on Sunday 11th November 2012 resulted in the following images:

Large parts of the city are now empty land awaiting the rebuild

Restoration work on New Regent St

Christchurch Cathedral

Earthquake tourists

The Military still guard the Red Zone of Christchurch with public access restricted

Friday, August 26, 2011

Reduction in Christchurch Central Red Zone

On Saturday 27th August 2011, the cordon around Christchurch central was reduced slightly. This opened up the area surrounded by Oxford Terrace, Lichfield Street and Tuam Street. The Colombo Street end of the block remained closed. Click here for details on the reaction of the public to the ongoing demolitions and reduction of the red zone.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

A Visit to the Red Zone of Christchurch

A team from Ritchies Transport were allowed access to the comany's town office on Wednesday 10th August. The building is in the red zone of Christchurch central and the staff needed a permit to enter the area. Click here for more details about their journey to recover essential equipment from their office.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Helicopter Ride Across the Earthquake Red Zone of Christchurch

Helipro in Christchurch is offering people a chance to view the earthquake-ravaged CBD from the air - and also to help raise funds for the Kate Barron Trust. Kate was trapped in the PGC building after the 22nd February earthquake and subsequently lost both her legs. The flights last 15 minutes and cost $145. $25 of this will go to the Trust. Click here for a first hand account of one of these amazing flights.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Christchurch Aftershocks Decrease in July 2011

The last two weeks have brought a decrease in the number of aftershocks in the Christchurch and Canterbury region. Click here for more news about this and also to read about helicopter tours over the red zone and the role of journalists in a natural disaster.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Christchurch Earthquake: Two Months On

Good Friday 22nd April was the two month anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake. Although much has been accomplished over the last few weeks, the city's infrastructure is still fragile as are the emotions of the residents. Ongoing aftershocks continue to shake the city and surrounds and many buildings still lie in ruins. Click here for an update of the current feelings and progress in Christchurch.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

New Year after Christchurch Aftershocks

After a few weeks of relative peace from aftershocks, Christchurch has been subjected to a number of them starting with a swarm of about 30 on Boxing Day. These were followed with a number of jolts that have registered between 2.5 and 4.4 on the Richter scale. Details of the aftershocks can be found at Geonet and Canterbury Quake Live.

The New Year Celebration in Cathedral Square went ahead although evacuation plans were in place and the public had been asked to stay calm in the event of further aftershocks. Engineers declared the area safe although a number of buildings were still cordoned off following fresh damage from the Boxing Day aftershocks.

As Christchurch enters 2011, the city has already experienced a 4.4 aftershock and a series of smaller ones.

A Christchurch resident captured the motion of an aftershock on video and uploaded this to Youtube. Be sure to have your sound on as you watch.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Earthquake Book for Sale

All profits from this book will be given to the Red Cross Earthquake Fund. It has a soft cover, measures 19cm X 21cm and contains 32 glossy pages of photos of earthquake damage in Christchurch. Many of the pictures were taken in Christchurch central, shortly after the earthquake and before the CBD was cordoned off. This is a quality coffee-table book and a lasting memory of the destruction caused by the earthquake.

Feedback from a Trade Me customer - Very moving pictorial account of the earthquake. Recommended.

Order book here