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How big is Christchurch city?
The Canterbury earthquake was 7.1 on the Richter scale, and unusually shallow at 10 km. It is expected that the largest aftershock could be up to 6 on the Richter scale, and they are expected to last for many months. This particular fault line, previously unknown, has been quiet for at least 16 000 years - before the current glacial and gravel outwashes created the Canterbury Plains.
What did Napier New Zealand have in 1931 that was serious?
An earthquake. It flattened most of the town.
How was New Zealand affected by an earthquake?
Depends on whether you talk about size or devastation? Devastation - In 1931, New Zealand's deadliest earthquake devastated the cities of Napier and Hastings. At least 256 people died in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake 161 in Napier, 93 in Hastings, and 2 in Wairoa. Many thousands more required medical treatment. Biggest - In 1855 a magnitude 8.2 earthquake the most powerful ever recorded in New Zealand rocked the southern part of the North Island. Caused by movement along a fault in Palliser Bay, it altered the landscape of the Wellington region and affected its subsequent urban development.
Which Island In New Zealand is Christchurch located in?
Yes. Christchurch is a city in the far south of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest city on the South Island, and the third largest city in the country. It is also, unfortunately, earthquake-prone.
Have there been any natural disasters in the last 10 years in New Zealand?
Definitely. In February 2011, there was the Christchurch earthquake, which killed around 185, making it New Zealand's worst natural disaster in terms of loss of life in 80 years. This was preceded by the Canterbury earthquake in September 2010. Although this earthquake did not cause any loss of life, it was certainly the largest in 80 years to affect a major urban area.
What did the New Zealand earthquake measure on the Richter scale?
6.1
What was the intensity level of the new zealand earthquake?
It measured 6.3 on the Richter scale
What was the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale value for the last earthquake in New Zealand?
The maximum measured intensity of the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was IX (9) on the Modified Mercalli scale.
What was the largest earthquake in new zealand?
In terms of the largest earthquake on the Richter Scale, it was the earthquake in Wairapa on January 23, 1855, which was 8.2 on the Richter Scale. It was the largest earthquake recorded since systematic European colonisation began in 1840. In terms of death and destruction, however, it would be a toss up between the 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake and the February 22nd 2011 earthquake in Christchurch. For more info. on major NZ quakes, check out the related links below
Where was the epicentre of the recent earthquake in christchurch?
6.3 Richter scale quake - undersea - slightly South of Lyttleton Harbour off Banks Peninsular, which is a few kilometresSouth-East of the centre of Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand.
Has New Zealand ever had an earthquake?
NZ has earthquakes all the time. It is on a major fault line. . Earthquakes are fairly common in New Zealand, but fortunately not usually of damaging strength. The strongest earthquakes, up to Richter 7, are in Fiordland, an area essentially unpopulated. The Alpine Fault is expected to produce an earthquake >Richter 7 some time in the future, but forecasting is almost guesswork.
How strong are the earthquakes in Japan?
it was a 8.9 earth quake please donate to the Japanese red cross Thank You, Angel Vargas
How big was the earthquake in Missouri?
In 1811-1812 the New Madrid earthquakes took place. I'm not sure if this is the one you mean, but I hope so. The 1812 Febuary earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale.
What was the biggest earthquake ever recorded in new zealand?
The biggest earthquake ever recorded in New Zealand was the Wairarapa earthquake in 1855. This earthquake had a magnitude of 8.2.
What was the lowest earthquake ever recorded?
The scale goes down to -3.0, which is an earthquake equivalent to someone jumping off a small wall.
Who is the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for New Zealand?
Gerry Brownlee is the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for New Zealand.
Where was New Zealand's earthquake in 2010?
Canturbury, Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand.
