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The Pacific plate and the indo-australian plates converged during the christchurch eartquake.
There is a good description of what happens when plates converge in the bbc website.
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How did the christchurch earthquake happened in 2011?
it happened from the tectonic plates rubbing together
What caused the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22 2011?
the movement of the Australian and pacific plates :)
How powerful was the Christchurch earthquake?
The Christchurch earthquake was a magnitude of 6.3
Will Christchurch have another earthquake?
It's very possible that Christchurch could have another earthquake. However, the possibility is low, as Christchurch had no major earthquake before the earthquake in 2010.
What tectonic plate caused Christchurch's earthquakes?
there tectonic plates under the water. so when the tectonic plates are moved or hit each other means there will be an earthquake.
What 2 plates collided to cause the earthquake in christchurch in new zealand?
the Pacific and Australian plates collided together, to make the earthquake.
How did the christchurch earthquake happened in 2011?
it happened from the tectonic plates rubbing together
How did the 2011 christchurch earthquake happen?
it happened from the tectonic plates rubbing together
Who was involved in the Christchurch earthquake?
Umm hello it was everyone EVERYONE OKAY EVERYONE
What caused the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22 2011?
the movement of the Australian and pacific plates :)
What caused the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22 2011?
the movement of the Australian and pacific plates :)
How powerful was the Christchurch earthquake?
The Christchurch earthquake was a magnitude of 6.3
Will Christchurch have another earthquake?
It's very possible that Christchurch could have another earthquake. However, the possibility is low, as Christchurch had no major earthquake before the earthquake in 2010.
What tectonic plate caused Christchurch's earthquakes?
there tectonic plates under the water. so when the tectonic plates are moved or hit each other means there will be an earthquake.
What date was the christchurch earthquake?
The date of the Christchurch Earthquake was September 4, 2010. The earthquake hit at 4:35am.
How many buildins collapsed in the christchurch earthquake?
There are excellent articles on both the Canterbury earthquake and the Christchurch earthquake in wikipedia.
What tectonic plates were involved in the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989?
The Pacific and North American plates.
