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New Zealand lies across the intersection of two of Earth's tectonic plates - those of the Indo-Australian Plate, and the Pacific Plate. Thus the country is riven by any fault systems. (Of which the most famous is the Alpine Fault.)
The stresses produced by the differential movement between and within these plates causes New Zealand's earthquakes. (In addition, the deep earthquakes are caused by subduction processes at the plate intersection.
The Christchurch Earthquakes were caused primarily by earthquakes associated with stresses in the shallow crust.
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Who is the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for New Zealand?
Gerry Brownlee is the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for New Zealand.
Why did the 2010 Canterbury earthquake happen?
The 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was caused by the rupture of a previously unidentified fault line. New Zealand sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active area, making it prone to earthquakes.
What was the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale value for the last earthquake in New Zealand?
The maximum measured intensity of the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was IX (9) on the Modified Mercalli scale.
When was Canterbury of New Zealand created?
Canterbury of New Zealand was created in 1904.
When did an earthquake happen in New Zealand?
In 2011 by jade davison
When did the New zealand earthquake hit 2011?
The 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island at 12:51 pm on 22 February 2011 local time
How large is Canterbury New Zealand?
The area of Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand is 45,845 sq.km.
What time did the 2011 new zealand earthquake happen?
12:51 pm
Where are the Canterbury plains?
The Canterbury Plains are located in New Zealand.
What date did the earthquake happen in New Zealand?
Christchurch and much of the surrounding Canterbury area wasdevastatedby a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of September 4th 2010. This was then followed by a shallower 6.3 magnitudeearthquakeon February 22nd 2011 that struck during the busy lunch hours.
Where are the Canterbury Plains located?
The Canterbury Plains are located in New Zealand.
Where did christchurch earthquake happened in 2011?
The earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011 occurred mainly in the Central Business District (CBD) of the city. The quake caused widespread destruction to buildings, infrastructure, and resulted in significant loss of life and injuries.
