Devastation in the suburbs

Homes and roads throughout suburban Christchurch have been destroyed. Here are some of the images of destruction.

People work in the suburb of Shirley to clear away silt caused as a result of liquefaction in Christchurch. Photo / Getty Images

Image 1 of 39: People work in the suburb of Shirley to clear away silt caused as a result of liquefaction in Christchurch. Photo / Getty Images