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Ground shaking is caused by an earthquake which is two tectonic plates that rub against eachother or overlap

The magnitude of most earthquakes is measured on a ricture scale the magnitude is calculated by the ampline.

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What caused the ground the shake so strongly and how is shaking recorded?

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What caused the ground to shakes so strongly and how is shaking recorded?

The ground shaking is caused by an earthquake in which two tectonic plates rub against each other or overlap. This happens mainly on fault lines (where two tectonic plates shift). The ancient Chinese used a system in which a ball would be in a carved Dragons mouth and depending on how big the earthquake was (how much shaking and destruction) the ball would fall into certain cups. Now we use seismographs.


Why did people hear a lound rumble before the shaking began in christchurch earthquake?

The loud rumble heard before shaking during the Christchurch earthquake was likely caused by the seismic waves created as the Earth's crust shifted. The waves can generate low-frequency sounds that travel faster than the shaking itself, reaching people before the actual ground movement begins.


How many land destroyed in christchurch earthquake?

The 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand destroyed around 6,000 homes and caused significant damage to various buildings and infrastructure. The exact amount of land destroyed is difficult to quantify, as it varied across different areas based on the intensity of the shaking and other factors.


What shocking event occurred in Christchurch on Thursday last week?

I think that it was the earthquake that caused more damage to the Christchurch Cathedral. :)


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

Napo did.


What landmarks were destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake?

The Christchurch earthquake in 2011 caused significant damage to landmarks such as the Christchurch Cathedral, the iconic Christchurch Arts Centre, and the ChristChurch Anglican Cathedral. Many heritage buildings in the central business district were also destroyed or badly damaged.


What caused the ground to shake so strongly in the christchurch earthquake?

seismic waves Seismic waves are energy that travel through the earth's layers, and are caused by the release of energy from the earthquake. This release of energy causes the crust to move, rip, and tear causing a lot of damage if close to the surface.


What caused the ground to shake so strongly in Christchurch's earthquake?

seismic waves Seismic waves are energy that travel through the earth's layers, and are caused by the release of energy from the earthquake. This release of energy causes the crust to move, rip, and tear causing a lot of damage if close to the surface.


What caused the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22 2011?

The 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22, 2011 was caused by the rupture of a previously unknown fault line located under the region, rather than the nearby major Alpine Fault. This fault line, called the Port Hills fault, produced intense ground shaking that led to significant damage in the city.


What is seismic shaking-?

"Seismic" refers to an earthquake, so seismic shaking is the shaking motion of the earth (and things on it) caused by an earthquake. There are different waves that emanate from the hypocenter, or point of origin.


What day did the Christchurch earthquake happen in 2011?

The Christchurch earthquake happened on February 22, 2011. It was a devastating earthquake that caused significant damage and loss of life in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand.