Where can I learn about the earthquake and reconstruction of Christchurch?

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I'll be visiting Christchurch, New Zealand for 3 days, and I would like to learn and have a feeling of the impacts of the 2011 earthquakes and learn about the reconstruction effort.

I would like to do that in a respectful manner, so I'm not looking for some kind of "disaster tourism" and I will avoid taking pictures of places that might still look damaged.

Is there a place, such as a new museum, educational tour, or exhibition, that has been set up to tell the story of the earthquakes and reconstruction, in a respectful manner?






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Where was the focus of the Christchurch Earthquake 2010?

The principal event, sometimes referred to as the Darfield earthquake, struck at 4:35 am on September 4, 2010. The earthquake's epicentre was located some 25 miles (40 km) west of Christchurch near the town of Darfield, and the focus was located about 6 miles (10 km) beneath the surface.

How long did it take to clean up Christchurch earthquake?

It has been five years since a major earthquake hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch, but thousands of residents are still waiting for their homes to be repaired or rebuilt.

How has Christchurch recovered from the earthquake?

The national government appointed a special Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery after the September 2010 earthquake; it then created an independent agency \u2014 the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority \u2014 reporting to the Earthquake Minister after the February 2011 earthquake.

Does Christchurch have earthquake proof buildings?

Today, a new cardboard structure has been built in Christchurch. It's made from 98 giant cardboard tubes, which are coated with layers of waterproof material called polyurethane. Cardboard and wood materials are naturally more earthquake resistant, due to their flexibility, whilst offering more strength and durability.



What can we learn from the Christchurch earthquakes?




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