2011 Christchurch earthquake
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A major earthquake occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 12:51 p.m. local time. The Mw 6.2 earthquake struck the Canterbury Region in the South Island, centred 6.7 kilometres south-e
Damaged Catholic cathedral two months after the earthquake
Results of liquefaction; the fine washed-up sand solidifies after the water has run off
Liquefaction adjacent to the Avon River / Ōtākaro caused lateral spread in Fitzgerald Avenue, causing severe damage.
115 bodies were recovered from the CTV Building, which collapsed during the quake.
Christchurch
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Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand. Christchurch has an urban population of 407,800, and a metropolitan population
2011 Christchurch earthquake
…A major earthquake occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 12:51 p.m. local time (23:51 UTC, 21 February). The Mw 6.2 (ML 6.3) earthquake struck the Canterbury Region in the South…
Panorama of northern parts of Christchurch Central City, New Zealand
The "Brill" Tram 178.New Regent St Christchurch.
View towards Akaroa from Little Akaloa Road, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hagley Park Aerial Photo