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Christchurch, New Zealand Earthquake 2011
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- 1What boundary is New Zealand located on?Conservative/Transform
- 2What was the magnitude of the earthquake?6.3 (Richter scale)
Cat. 9 on Mod. Mercalli - 3How many casualties were there?185 deaths.
1,000s injured - 4What was the main cause of the deaths?Multi-storey buildings collapsing
- 5What secondary hazard was caused by the earthquake and what were the effects of it?Liquefaction.
Soil loses strength & stiffness, begins to behave like a liquid. Sand & silt brought up from beneath surface broke through cracks in ground.
Water & sewage from broken pipes flooded streets
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- A level Geography (Tectonic Hazards) Flashcards on Christchurch, New Zealand Earthquake 2011, created by Wesley Spearman on 12/01/2018.
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