Damage
In the North Canterbury region many buildings were severely damaged, particularly in the Hope Valley and Hanmer areas. Landslides occurred in unconsolidated sediment and fissures up to 30 cm wide were observed.
In Christchurch, the top 7.8 metres of the Cathedral spire fell down and minor damage, such as broken chimneys, affected many houses. Damage was greatest in the northern and northwestern suburbs, probably due to the peaty sub-soil.
Read more about this topic: 1888 North Canterbury Earthquake
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“Instead of asking—”How much damage will the work in question bring about?” why not ask—”How much good? How much joy?””
—Henry Miller (1891–1980)
“I came to explore the wreck.
The words are purposes.
The words are maps.
I came to see the damage that was done
and the treasures that prevail.”
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—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)