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What caused the Christchurch earthquake in 2011 and why was it so deadly?
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∙ 13y ago
The 2011 Chrischurch earthquake was caused by movement of the Oceanic Plate and the Antarctic Plate. New Zealand is very prone to earthquakes because of its position on the edge of the two plates which makes it easy for this country to be a victim of such events. It was so deadly because it occured so close to New Zealands second biggest city. Many earthquakes happen where there are few people living there but earthquakes such as the one in Japan this year, and obviously the Christchurch earthquake are situated in the city where more people are living and therefore more people die. This is why it was so deadly.
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∙ 13y ago
The Christchurch earthquake in 2011 was caused by the rupture of a previously unknown fault line, known as the Greendale Fault. It was a magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck close to the city center, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. The earthquake was particularly deadly due to its shallow depth, close proximity to populated areas, and the vulnerability of the older buildings in Christchurch to seismic activity.
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What caused the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22 2011?
the movement of the Australian and pacific plates :)
How many people were injured in the christchurch earthquake 2011 in christchurch?
there was 6,000 people injured in the Feburary earthquake
What effect did the Christchurch earthquake have on the cathedral?
The Christchurch cathedral was toppled over and demolished from the earthquake on Feb 22, 2011. This earthquake did major destruction.
What was the size of the Christchurch earthquake 2011?
It was a 6.3 on the Richter scale.
Where did christchurch earthquake happened in 2011?
The epicenter of the earthquake was near Lyttleton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
What caused the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22 2011?
the movement of the Australian and pacific plates :)
What caused the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on Feb 22 2011?
the movement of the Australian and pacific plates :)
How many people were injured in the christchurch earthquake 2011 in christchurch?
there was 6,000 people injured in the Feburary earthquake
What was the last disaster that hit Christchurch NZ called?
2011 Christchurch Earthquake
What effect did the Christchurch earthquake have on the cathedral?
The Christchurch cathedral was toppled over and demolished from the earthquake on Feb 22, 2011. This earthquake did major destruction.
What caused the earthquake and why was it so deadly in christchurch?
The 2011 Chrischurch earthquake was caused by movement of the Oceanic Plate and the Antarctic Plate. New Zealand is very prone to earthquakes because of its position on the edge of the two plates which makes it easy for this country to be a victim of such events. It was so deadly because it occured so close to New Zealands second biggest city. Many earthquakes happen where there are few people living there but earthquakes such as the one in Japan this year, and obviously the Christchurch earthquake are situated in the city where more people are living and therefore more people die. This is why it was so deadly. :)
What time did the earthquake happen in christchurch January?
The Christchurch earthquake happened on February 22, 2011 at 12:51 NZDT
What time and date did the Christchurch earthquake 2011 hit?
The recent Christchurch Earthquake hit on 22nd February at 1:24pm
Where in Christchurch was the earthquake?
september 2010: darfield, west of christchurch feburary 2011: lyttelton, suburb in south christchurch
What magnitude was the christchurch earthquake?
The Christchurch in New Zealand, had an earthquake of a 4.8 magnitude which happened on March 6, 2011 3:43am. This was an aftershock of the last months earthquake, February 22, 2011 which was 6.3.
What was the size of the Christchurch earthquake 2011?
It was a 6.3 on the Richter scale.
What time was christchurch earthquake 2011?
12:51 pm
