By Anne Wein.
March 21, 2011. U.S. Geological Survey.
Cascading facades crushed cars, some with occupants unfortunately. Three to four weeks after the February 22 earthquake car owners are gathering at the edge of the CBD, presenting keys, identification, and proof of ownership to police who will retrieve cars from parking structures. At the same time, thousands of cars are being towed out of the inner-cordon to Hagley Park to be claimed by owners.
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| Figure 1. Crushed car on the streets of Lyttleton March 18). Anne Wein. U.S. Geological Survey. | Figure 2. Alternative vehicle recovery use of Hagley Park car park (March 14). Anne Wein. U.S. Geological Survey. | |
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| Figure 3. Temporary vehicle recovery office and cars in background in Hagley Park (March 14). Anne Wein. U.S. Geological Survey. | Figure 4. Cars in background in Hagley Park (March 14). Anne Wein. U.S. Geological Survey. | |
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