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Why was the 2011 Christchurch earthquake so damaging?
Although the 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake registered 6.3 on the Richter scale the damage caused was very great. The main reason was the peak ground acceleration (PGA) exceeded 1.8g's ( 1 g is equal to the acceleration due to gravity or 9.8 meters per second squared ). This PGA is extremely high and very rare and would cause many cities in the world to be completely leveled. Other reasons the quake caused so much damage where the depth of the epicenter was only 3 miles, the land displacement was approximately 50cm ( after the quake subsided ) and there where probably seismic waves rebounding back into the city having been reflected off the basaltic Port Hills outside the city.
When was the last earthquake in the state of Maryland?
it was few weeks back in July 2010 in Washington D.C.,although it wasn`t very high on the Richtor scale it was only a point 3, there was no damage.
What is the Idea that rocks on either side of the fault spring back to a position of a little or no strange at the moment of an earthquake causing vibration in the earths crust?
Rocks on the side of a spring will move if there is a earthquake. When a earthquake happens it shakes everything.
Why are there tsunamis and hurricanes in Hawaii?
There are two main causes of seismic activity in Hawaii. One is the underground movement of magma (molten rock). Second, the islands themselves are unstable and are gradually subsiding, breaking rock as they do.
What occurs when the plates of rock that form Earths surface slide back and forth?
An EarthQuake Accurs
What are the release dates for New Orleans Getting Back to Normal - 2010 TV?
New Orleans Getting Back to Normal - 2010 TV was released on: USA: 2010
Was new zealand prepared for the christchurch earthquake?
There are maps showing the pattern of shallow seismology, and Christchurch generally is not in the quietest areas. The particular sets of recent faults were not known of - they had not revealed their existence previously. But for example the spire of the Christchurch Cathedral had been damaged three times previously by earthquakes. And in more recent times, the regional Authority had issued maps of unstable ground known of in the city area. However, The Earthquake Commission is well aware of the need for All New Zealanders to be prepared for an earthquake, and each household is expected to have about three days of water and food as an emergency store. This is promoted for example in all the telephone books. Many folk are quite uncomfortable about preparing for a disaster, and ignore these precautions. Earthquake commission is doing its efforts to bring the Christchurch back as it was.
Who flies from Christchurch to Auckland?
Hello I don't know if this helps you but my bother works down in Christchurch and on Friday he flies up to Auckland to see his family and back on Monday. C ya
elastic rebound?
the tendency for the deformed rock along a fault to spring back after an earthquake
What does the moment magnitude scale measure?
the moment magnitude scale rates an earthquake by estimating the total energy released during an earthquake
Were to get earthquake in Pokemon sapphire?
turn back cave
After running when will your breathin get back to normal?
in about 15min or 20 that how you get back to normal
How to get the normal Google back AND DELETE the new Google?
back to normal
Where on Pokemon plantinum where is the TM earthquake?
turn back cave.
Which was the first earthquake that rocked earth when and where?
When the first earthquake happened, it was so far back in time that no human had been around to witness it.
Why was the 2011 Christchurch earthquake so damaging?
Although the 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake registered 6.3 on the Richter scale the damage caused was very great. The main reason was the peak ground acceleration (PGA) exceeded 1.8g's ( 1 g is equal to the acceleration due to gravity or 9.8 meters per second squared ). This PGA is extremely high and very rare and would cause many cities in the world to be completely leveled. Other reasons the quake caused so much damage where the depth of the epicenter was only 3 miles, the land displacement was approximately 50cm ( after the quake subsided ) and there where probably seismic waves rebounding back into the city having been reflected off the basaltic Port Hills outside the city.
What are the release dates for My Girlfriend's Back - 2010?
My Girlfriend's Back - 2010 was released on: USA: 2010
