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Christchurch streets just after the earthquake

This photograph shows foot and vehicle traffic at the intersection of High and Manchester streets shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The road has become congested by people trying to leave the city.

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Image: Umut Akguzel
Source: QuakeStudies

Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0

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Christchurch streets just after the earthquake, URL: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/christchurch-streets-just-after-earthquake, (Manatū Taonga — Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated