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there are 5 main faults in christchurch and they are called:
1. Greendale fault released 7.1 earthquake in September 2010
2. Port hills fault released 6.3 earthquake in February 2011 (main event)
3. CBD fault released 5.1 earthquake and many aftershocks on Boxing day 2010
4. Port Levy fault released 5.9 and 6.4 in June 2011
5. New Brighton fault released 5.7 and 6.0 in December 2011
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Why are some places badly affected by earthquakes?
Some places are heavily affected by earthquakes because they sit on or near a fault line. Christchurch, for example, sits near a fault line and is why it has frequent and strong earthquakes but practically everywhere in Australia is nowhere near a fault line so we get very littleearthquakes.
What is the name of the fault line in Chile?
Liquiñe-Ofqui Fault i believe
Why are there more earthquakes in christchurch than new zealand?
Cause it lies on top of two techtonic plates that rub together causing earthquakes
What was the name of the fault line on the haiti earthquake?
The Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault
What is the name of the fault line found in Indiana?
The fault line in Eastern Iowa is called the Plum River Fault line named after the Plum River By Savanna IL. The line runs from South of Cedar Rapids to Rockford IL.
Is Christchurch on a fault line?
Yes
When did the christchurch fault line last move?
The Christchurch fault line last moved on monday 13/03/13 at 7 pm. Eva is cool
How long is the Christchurch fault line?
30 km
When did christchurch's fault last move?
The Christchurch fault line last moved on monday 13/03/13 at 7 pm. Eva is cool
When did the christchurch fault last move?
The Christchurch fault line last moved on monday 13/03/13 at 7 pm. Eva is cool
When did christchurchs last fault line move?
The Christchurch fault line last moved on monday 13/03/13 at 7 pm. Eva is cool
How did the Christchurch Earthquake start?
there was an unknown fault connected to the already discovered fault that goes straight through Christchurch.
What is the name of the Mississippi fault line?
New Madrid Fault Line
Why are some places badly affected by earthquakes?
Some places are heavily affected by earthquakes because they sit on or near a fault line. Christchurch, for example, sits near a fault line and is why it has frequent and strong earthquakes but practically everywhere in Australia is nowhere near a fault line so we get very littleearthquakes.
What is the name of the fault line in South America?
The San Andreas Fault is the fault line is South America.
What is the name of the fault line in Oklahoma?
The Zemolina Fault
What is the name of the fault line in Indonesia?
Great sumatran fault is the fault is the fault in indonesia
