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New Zealand lies directly on the Alpine Fault, which runs almost theentire length of the South Island. In the North island, there is another, separate fault line running along the length of the island. The city of Wellington lies on what is called the Wellington Fault.
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Which new zealand city is build near four active fault lines?
The city of Wellington in New Zealand is build near four active fault lines. The city is also the capital of New Zealand.
Does new zealand lye on a flaut line?
There are dozens of active and inactive fault lines in New Zealand. The most prominent of these would be the Great Alpine Fault, which rivens the South Island.
Why did Christchurch have an earthquake?
New Zealand lies on the confluence of 4 different fault lines
How many fault lines are there in New Zealand?
Two one in the north runs through the middle of the island and the same in the south
What kind of natural disasters does new zealand have?
The major hazard would be fault lines. New Zealand is situated over at least one major fault line which means earthquakes are frequent in some areas.
Which cruise lines offer New Zealand cruises?
Most major cruise lines offer New Zealand cruises. Some examples of cruise lines that offer New Zealand cruises include Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Celebrity cruises.
What are the name sof the city's or towns in new zealand that have a fault line?
In New Zealand you'd be lucky to find any town that did not have a fault line within 20km. Live with it, and most importantly PREPARE.
Why did New Zealand have an earthquake?
new zaeland is on a major fault line part of ring of fire
What are examples of a transformer?
The San Andreas fault in California is a major transform boundary or fault, as is New Zealand's Alpine fault and North America's Queen Charlotte fault.
Are there fault lines on planets but earth?
No. Earth is the only planet known to have fault lines. but as we exploe new planets we may find some
What is the Human-Environment Interaction in New Zealand?
Human Environment Interaction· New Zealand's main industry is agriculture.· Auckland, New Zealand is the most populated city in New Zealand with 1,354,900 people living there· New Zealand relies heavily on tourism with an average 2.4million visitors a year· New Zealand's main environmental exports are wool, food, dairy products, wood, and paper products. With this New Zealand has resources to add to the economy.- New Zealand's main environmental import is oil.
When is Lines vines and trying times-Jonas Brothers set to be released in New Zealand?
It is already "released" in New Zealand
