Discover the science and human stories behind Christchurch's earthquake recovery
Entry, English-speaking staff
Explore Canterbury's 2010 and 2011 earthquakes through artifacts, videos, and personal accounts at Quake City. Discover how liquefaction shifts the ground through interactive models, and learn how the community responded, recovered, and rebuilt.
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Product ID: BMFCEJ
Quake City, 299 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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