Where is the fault line in Christchurch?

Where is the fault line in Christchurch?

The Christchurch Fault is an active seismic fault running under the city of Christchurch in the middle of New Zealand’s South Island. It runs from an area close to Riccarton, under the Central City, through the eastern suburbs off the coast of New Brighton.

Why is Christchurch more vulnerable to earthquakes?

Section III of the report considers surface ground damage which may occur associated with an earthquake. The greatest concern for Christchurch, located near a saturated, sand and silt rich, prograding coastline, is the potential for liquefaction.

What is the red zone for Covid?

Red colour code: regions or countries where individuals are at a high risk of infection. Orange colour code: regions or countries for which a moderately elevated risk of infection has been identified. Green colour code: regions or countries for which a low risk of infection has been identified.

What type of earthquake was the Christchurch earthquake?

The earthquake was a “strike-slip event with oblique motion” which caused mostly horizontal movement with some vertical movement, with reverse thrust causing upwards vertical movement. The vertical acceleration was far greater than the horizontal acceleration.

Where are the major fault lines in NZ?

They include the Wairarapa Fault and Wellington Fault to the southwest, the Ruahine and Mohaka Faults in the central section and the Waimana, Waiotahi, Whakatane and Waiohau Faults to the northeast.

How did the Christchurch earthquake affect the environment?

The Canterbury earthquakes caused a significant change to the natural environment, including liquefaction, lateral spread near waterways, land level changes, and numerous rockfalls and landslides. Air and water quality were also impacted, with water-based recreational activities halted until November 2011.

What damage did liquefaction cause in Christchurch?

The earthquake caused 182 fatalities, collapse of two multi-storey reinforced concrete buildings, collapse or partial collapse of many unreinforced masonry structures including the historic Christchurch Cathedral.

Why is there a map of the Christchurch earthquake?

The Christchurch Quake Map on this website aims to present a time-lapse visualisation of the earthquake and its aftershocks, primarily to help those outside the affected area understand what those of us in Canterbury are experiencing.

How did the earthquake in Christchurch affect Burwood School?

Both schools were affected by the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. Burwood was one of the hardest hit areas with over 50 per cent of the school zone designated “Red Zone” and a loss to the school roll in excess of 200 children. The first year for the new school was 2014, but there were many challenges:

How big was the earthquake in New Zealand?

Multiple deaths as quake strikes Christchurch, ABC News Multiple fatalities have been confirmed after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch, bringing down buildings and buckling roads.

Who was the Prime Minister during the Christchurch earthquake?

On 29 March 2011, Prime Minister John Key and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker announced the creation of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) to manage the earthquake recovery, co-operating with the government, local councils and residents, under chief executive John Ombler.