Kōrero: Historic earthquakes

Landslide at Whitecliffs (2 o 3)

Landslide at Whitecliffs

The landslide that destroyed the Jacksons’ house appears isolated, but it was one of many along the line of limestone bluffs at Whitecliffs. The remains of the roof are lying across the road. Mrs Jackson was fatally hurt but two other members of her family, although injured, managed to escape from the crushed house. One of those who escaped died some days later.

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Nelson Provincial Museum, Geoffrey C. Wood Collection
Reference: 5417 fr20

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Eileen McSaveney, 'Historic earthquakes - The 1968 Īnangahua earthquake', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/4527/landslide-at-whitecliffs (accessed 26 April 2024)

He kōrero nā Eileen McSaveney, i tāngia i te 12 Jun 2006, reviewed & revised 28 Mar 2011, updated 1 Nov 2017