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Why are there more earthquakes in christchurch than new zealand?
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∙ 12y ago
Cause it lies on top of two techtonic plates that rub together causing earthquakes
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause it is right on the middle on a fault line
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∙ 11y agoThe pattern of earthquakes in New Zealand reflects the activity of the tectonic plates constantly moving beneath the country.
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∙ 12y agoChristchurch is in Nz.... And because chch is on a fault line which is tectonic plates which is where the earth moves on that part
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How many times more powerful was the Japan earthquake than the Christchurch earthquake?
The 2010 Christchurch earthquake was of magnitude 7.1. The 2011 Christchurch earthquake was of magnitude 6.3. The 2011 Japan earthquake was of magnitude 9.0. The formula for comparing the energy released by two earthquakes using the moment magnitude scale (which is what I assume those numbers are in, since it's the most common scale for large earthquakes) is D=103*(m1 - m2)/2 So compared to the more recent Christchurch earthquake, we get that the Japan earthquake was about 103*(9.0-6.3)/2 = 103*2.7/2 = 104.05 which we can tell even without actually doing the calculations is a bit over 10,000 times more powerful in terms of total energy released. (this does not, however, mean 10,000 times more damage).
Why is it easier to design warning systems for tsunamis than it is for earthquakes?
earthquakes are more unpredictable.
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California has more earthqakes than Massachusetts
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Vancouver is closer to an active fault line when compared to Toronto or Halifax. As a result Vancouver statistically gets more earthquakes, and larger earthquakes.
Is Antarctica hotter than Christchurch?
No. Antarctica will always be colder than Christchurch, New Zealand.
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The wizard's home town is none other than the beautiful of Christchurch. There is a statue of the wizard in Christchurch somewhere
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Me Willow Hickey. I live in Christchurch, New Zealand! No-one loves Emma Watson more than ME WILLOW!!
What is New Zealand's biggest city?
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. The population is about 1.4 million which is about a quarter of the country's population.
What is Christchurch known for?
Christchurch was known to have large number of heritage buildings than other cities in New Zealand like Auckland and Wellington before September 4, 2010 earthquake
What are the five largest cities in New Zealand?
For up-to-date information, refer to the Wikipedia link, below. Alternatively, enter "largest New Zealand cities" into your favorite search engine; make sure that the site you choose lists up-to-date sources.
Are there more earthquakes under the sea than on land?
More earthquakes occur underwater than above land
Are there more earthquakes in Florida or China?
China experiences many more earthquakes than Florida.
How many times more powerful was the Japan earthquake than the Christchurch earthquake?
The 2010 Christchurch earthquake was of magnitude 7.1. The 2011 Christchurch earthquake was of magnitude 6.3. The 2011 Japan earthquake was of magnitude 9.0. The formula for comparing the energy released by two earthquakes using the moment magnitude scale (which is what I assume those numbers are in, since it's the most common scale for large earthquakes) is D=103*(m1 - m2)/2 So compared to the more recent Christchurch earthquake, we get that the Japan earthquake was about 103*(9.0-6.3)/2 = 103*2.7/2 = 104.05 which we can tell even without actually doing the calculations is a bit over 10,000 times more powerful in terms of total energy released. (this does not, however, mean 10,000 times more damage).
Do earthquakes take more than 1 hour?
No. Most earthquakes last less than a minute.
Is Wellington bigger than Christchurch?
It depends if you are talking urban areas or cities. Wellington's urban area has four cities (Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Upper Hutt), while Christchurch's urban area has just one (Christchurch) In terms of urban areas, Wellington is larger with 393,600 people, compared to 375,200 in Christchurch. In terms of cities, Christchurch is by far larger with 362,000 people, compared to 200,100 in Wellington. These populations are as at June 2014.
Are geologists more successful in predicting volcanic eruptions than earthquakes?
Yes-- they are more successful in predictiong volcanic eruptions than earthquakes
