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A tsunami is only created when an earthquake or giant land slide occurs under the sea. The Christchurch earthquake happened at an inland site away from the ocean.

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Why weren't there any tsunamis in the christchurch earthquake?

because the earthqauke wasnt out at sea and in that case didnt create any sea floor movement


Why weren't there any tsunamis in the Christchurch earthquakes?

The Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 did not generate tsunamis because they were caused by strike-slip faults, which do not displace water vertically to create a tsunami. Tsunamis are typically generated by earthquakes associated with subduction zones or vertical displacements of the seafloor.


Why tsunamis do not occur after earthquake?

Aftershocks are the results of the Pressure Plates being unstable, and are still adjusting or moving. The earthquake from September 4, 2010 in Christchurch will be having aftershocks for about 1 and a half more years.


What date was the christchurch earthquake?

The date of the Christchurch Earthquake was September 4, 2010. The earthquake hit at 4:35am.


What got destroyed in the christchurch earthquake?

the Christchurch cathedral


What is the effect of the earthquake?

They cause tsunamis


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.


What was the earthquake in Christchurch?

7.4


What was the population in Christchurch before the earthquake?

Before the 2011 earthquake, the population of Christchurch was around 370,000 people.


How many people were injured in the christchurch earthquake 2011 in christchurch?

The Christchurch earthquake in 2011 resulted in over 6,000 injuries. The earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure in the city.


When did the Christchurch earthquake occur in 2010?

In Darfied. Just outside of Christchurch


What time and date did the Christchurch earthquake 2011 hit?

The recent Christchurch Earthquake hit on 22nd February at 1:24pm