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No. There is no way of predicting earthquakes and it is unlikely that a method to do so will be developed in the near future.

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How many people have died in the Christchurch earthquake New Zealand?

One person died of a heart attack in the September 2010 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, but this incident could not be definitively linked to the earthquakes. However, in the Christchurch earthquakes that occurred six months later, in February 2011, the death toll was 185.


What are short-term predictions of earthquake behavior?

Short term predictions of earthquake behaviour or even earthquake predictions in general have not occured yet. Many even question if earthquakes will ever be able to be predicted. Even the earthquakes that have supposedly been predicted correctly have controversy behind the method


When and where did the only earthquake that has ever been predicted by foreshock occur?

The only earthquake that has ever been successfully predicted by foreshocks occurred on October 4, 1981, in the city of Haicheng, China. Scientists observed a series of foreshocks leading up to the main earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 7.3. This prediction allowed for the evacuation of residents, significantly reducing casualties. The event remains a significant case in the study of earthquake prediction.


What was the MMS rating for the Christchurch earthquake?

The maximum Modified Mercalli Scale value for the Christchrch earthquake has been reported as an intensity 8 event by the US Geological survey although some other sources state that it reached a maximum intensity of 9.


What caused aftershocks and roughly how many has there been in christchurch?

Napo did.

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How have schooles been affected by the earthquake in christchurch?

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What effect did the Christchurch earthquake have on the cathedral?

The Christchurch earthquake severely damaged the Christchurch Cathedral in 2011, leading to its partial collapse. The structure has since been deemed unsafe and awaits a decision on its future, with ongoing discussions surrounding its restoration or potential demolition.


Why was the christchurch earthquake in christchurch?

Because it just was and earthquakes can happen anywhere so there Because that's where it happened. If it had hapened in Wellington it would have been called the "Wellington earthquake".


How many died in the Christchurch earthquake?

As of 17th March 2011, 166 people have been officially announced dead by the local authorities.


What major national event has been cancelled because of the christchurch earthquake 2011?

the census


How many houses have been destroyed in Christchurch in 2010 earthquake?

Approximately 100,000 homes were damaged in the 2010 Christchurch earthquake, with an estimated 10,000 houses severely damaged or destroyed.


How many survivors have been pulled from collapsed buildings in Christchurch earthquake?

70 survivors have been pulled from the rubble.


How hurricane karina could have been predicted?

It was predicted


Had the earthquake in Kobe Japan been predicted?

You never know it may be possible.


How much ground movement has there been as a result of the christchurch earthquake?

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How much ground movement has there been in the christchurch earthquake?

the stuff went up and down ans around


How much ground movement has there been since the Christchurch Earthquake?

There are so many big buildings have been destroyed and people have been killed.