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unusual facts about February 2011 Christchurch earthquake



Cathedral Square, Christchurch

Since the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the core of the central city has been closed to the public.

Christchurch tramway system

Christchurch was hit by a powerful earthquake on 22 February 2011 which damaged the heritage tram circuit.

Dallington, New Zealand

But the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake (6.3 magnitude) caused far worse devastation to the city than the September 2010 earthquake.

History of New Zealand

In February 2011, a major earthquake in Christchurch, the nation's second largest city, significantly impacted the national economy and the government formed the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority in response.

Hotel Grand Chancellor

The Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch was severely damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and was believed to be in an imminent state of collapse.

Inter Dominion

The 2011 series was held at Alexandra Park in Auckland, with the original venue of Addington in Christchurch deemed unsuitable due to the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

New Zealand Open

The 2011 championship was the first major sporting event to come to Christchurch since the earthquake in February, 2011.

Shipping container architecture

In 2011 the Cashel Mall in Christchurch, New Zealand reopened in a series of shipping containers months after it had been destroyed in the February earthquake that devastated the city's central business district.

St Albans, New Zealand

In the 22 February 2011 earthquake the suburb was hit hard.


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