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New Zealand lies across the intersection of two of Earth's tectonic plates - those of the Indo-Australian Plate, and the Pacific Plate. Thus the country is riven by any fault systems. (Of which the most famous is the Alpine Fault.)
The stresses produced by the differential movement between and within these plates causes New Zealand's earthquakes. (In addition, the deep earthquakes are caused by subduction processes at the plate intersection.
The Christchurch Earthquakes were caused primarily by earthquakes associated with stresses in the shallow crust.
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Who is the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for New Zealand?
Gerry Brownlee is the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for New Zealand.
Where did christchurch earthquake happened in 2011?
The epicenter of the earthquake was near Lyttleton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
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.
When did the New zealand earthquake hit 2011?
The 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island at 12:51 pm on 22 February 2011 local time
When was Canterbury of New Zealand created?
Canterbury of New Zealand was created in 1904.
When did an earthquake happen in New Zealand?
In 2011 by jade davison
How large is Canterbury New Zealand?
The area of Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand is 45,845 sq.km.
What time did the 2011 new zealand earthquake happen?
12:51 pm
Where are the Canterbury plains?
The Canterbury Plains are located in New Zealand.
What date did the earthquake happen in New Zealand?
Christchurch and much of the surrounding Canterbury area wasdevastatedby a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of September 4th 2010. This was then followed by a shallower 6.3 magnitudeearthquakeon February 22nd 2011 that struck during the busy lunch hours.
Where are the Canterbury Plains located?
The Canterbury Plains are located in New Zealand.
What is the distance from Rakaia New Zealand to Rolleston New Zealand?
The distance from Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand, to Rolleston, Canterbury, New Zealand, is 22 miles. That equals 35 kilometers and about 30 minutes in driving time.
