Image of the Day Red Zone areas were very unstable: building on it safely would be difficult. This map shows the location of earthquakes on near Christchurch, New Zealand between September 3, 2010, and February 22, 2011. There were crews from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Australia and other countries. September 3, 2010 - February 22, 2011JPEG. 80% of the water and sewerage system was severely damaged, An additional 1,293 people were injured in the aftermath. for most cantabrians, life returns to normal tomorrow. Magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocks Christchurch. The earthquake struck at 12:51 pm on Tuesday, 22 February, 2011. A few hours ago, Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, was once again shaken by a large … Christchurch New Zealand 23 December 2011 Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake 4.30pm. Rescue crews from all over the world came to help. This image shows bathymetry in shades of blue and topography in shades of brown in the area where an earthquake struck off the shore of western Java on September 2, 2009. The Christchurch Earthquakes: September 4th 2010. Moreover, some of the buildings that collapsed may have been weakened by the September 2010 quake. Christchurch was divided into four zones after the earthquake. Tuesday, September 14, 2010. (2011, February 23 [Australia time]). Magnitude Range ≥ 3.0 ANSS Comcat ; Tectonic Summary The map shows the seismicity in the vicinity of Christchurch, New Zealand following the September 3, 2010, M7.0, Darfield earthquake (yellow circles) and the February 21, 2011, M6.3, Christchurch earthquake (orange circles). Rescuers are toiling overnight to reach scores of trapped people after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake which has claimed at least 65 lives. The suburban streets around where we live in Hoon Hay generally contradicted the dramatic images shown in the media of old buildings collapsing and cracked roads and railway lines. Besides striking closer to a major population center, the 6.3-magnitude Christchurch earthquake had a depth of just 5 kilometers (3 miles). Strong aftershocks were reported, including ones of magnitude 5.3. In 2014, a magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck off the New Zealand coast and rattled much of … Effects of the Christchurch earthquake were felt some 200 kilometers (125 miles) away, along the South Island’s west coast. On that day a magnitude 7.1 quake struck to the west of Christchurch. A 30 million-tonne (33 million-ton) chunk of ice broke off from the Tasman Glacier, and slid into Tasman Lake. Black circles represent earthquakes from September 3, 2010, until February 21, 2011. Richmut … Land. It had special powers to change planning laws and regulations. Lewis Stokes. Although there were few serious injuries and no fatalities, the quake and its aftershocks (some of them severe) destroyed hundreds of buildings in the city and damaged railways, roads, and other infrastructure. Magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocks Christchurch [Note: see the bottom of this post for the latest updates and links – last update 26th February]. tourism and income. Most Cantabrians were at home and asleep when the 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the region before dawn on Saturday 4 September 2010. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Canterbury Region of New Zealand at 4:35 am on 4 September 2010. Green Zone land was undamaged and could be built on again. The epicentre was closer to Christchurch, and shallower at 5 kilometres (3 mi) underground, whereas the September quake was measured at 10 kilometres (6 mi) deep. On 4 September 2010, at about 4:30 am, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted Christchurch awake. Remy Larue. The earthquake occurred on a fault running off this major plate boundary. 50% + of Central City buildings severely damaged including the city’s cathedral which lost its spire. Lewis Stokes. The most vulnerable people were cared for and people were kept safe away from dangerous buildings, Chemical toilets were provided for 30,000 residents, The Red Cross and other charities supplied aid workers. Une réplique de magnitude 5,6 est survenue à 13 h 4 heure locale (0 h 4 le 22 février UTC). It lasted only 10 seconds. The Christchurch earthquake of February 2011. 1:09. (2011, February 23 [New Zealand time]). Christchurch earthquakes of 2010–11, series of tremors that occurred within and near the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, and the Canterbury Plains region from early September 2010 to late December 2011. 2 Hours after the main earthquake - Largest aftershock of magnitude 5.9, The first week post event - 361+ aftershocks (magnitude 3+ foreshocks) in the first week. back to school. The epicentre of the quake was just 2km west of the port town of Lyttelton. The 2010 Canterbury earthquake was a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake, which struck the South Island of New Zealand at 4:35 am September 4, 2010 local time (16:35 3 September UTC). On September 4, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit 30 miles (45 km) west of Christchurch and damaged sewers, broke water and gas lines. Orange Zone more checks were needed before the land could be built on. The magnitude 3.9 earthquake at 8.43am on Monday appears to have been on the same fault as Saturday night's quake, Its centre - orange circle - was close to the location of the Boxing Day 2010 quake. The initial death toll was 65, according to news reports, and authorities warned that the toll could rise sharply as search-and-rescue efforts continued. Irreparable damage led to the demolition of several thousand homes, and large tracts of suburban land were subsequently abandoned. The earthquake happened on a conservative plate margin between the Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate. Magnitude 6.3 – South Island of New Zealand (2011 February 21 23:51:43 UTC). It was based near Darfield but felt all over the South Island and in the lower part of the North Island. Située sur la ceinture de feu du Pacifique, la Nouvelle-Zélande subit ju… Hot Desert Environments and their Margins. Christchurch quake: Fears toll will rise sharply as night falls. It is the most damaging earthquake in New Zealand since the Christchurch earthquake. Earthquakes, Image of the Day Click on image for larger PDF version. In fact, officials had expected ice would break off the glacier, although they expected the event to result from heavy rainfall caused by La Niña. 0:39. There was extensive damage as a result of … Some economists have estimated it will take the New Zealand economy 50 to 100 years to completely recover. Where the plates move like this strain energy builds up as the plates lock in place, it reaches a critical level then is breaks, releasing seismic energy. Earthquakes. 0:28 [PDF] The Insurance Aftershock: The Christchurch Fiasco Post-Earthquake 2010-2016 Full Colection. The government provided temporary housing and ensured all damaged housing was kept water tight, Water and sewerage was restored for all residents by August, Roads and houses were cleared of silt from liquefaction by August and 80% of roads & 50% of footpaths were repaired, Many Non-government organisations including Save the Children helped with long term recovery efforts. The severest of those events were the earthquake (magnitude from 7.0 to … The earthquake occurred on New Zealand’s South Island 10km to the West of Christchurch, Canterbury. Domestic help was available - The Farmy Army was made up of 800 farmers who brought their farm machines and muscle to help clean up the city. The earthquake's epicentre was 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Christchurch, near the town of Darfield. 1:09. The USGS characterized the 6.3-magnitude quake on February 22 as an aftershock of the quake that struck to the west, in Darfield, New Zealand, on September 3, 2010. Skylar Samie. At 12:51 p.m. local time on February 22, 2011 (11:51 p.m. February 21 UTC), a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. “I thought we’d dodged a bullet with the Darfield earthquake,” says Bill. Although no specific tectonic structure linked the two events, numerous aftershocks of the September quake occurred along a roughly east-west line, as this image indicates. Almost a third said the earthquakes had caused them financial problems, while 64% said they felt guilty that other Cantabrians were more affected by the earthquakes. The hypocentre was at a shallow depth of 10 km. Herald online. (2011, February 23 [New Zealand time]). 2011-12-23 - ONE NEWS - CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE, BOB PARKER INTERVIEW. The earthquake happened on a conservative plate boundary between the Pacific plate and the … Map: Christchurch earthquake - worst hit areas. In the first eighty years of European settlement in Christchurch (1850–1930), four earthquakes caused significant damage, the last of these centred at Motunau on the North Canterbury coast in 1922. The government declared a state of national emergency, which stayed in force until 30 April 2011. It has been known as the Greendale, Darfield, Rolleston, September or Canterbury Earthquake. John Key said the toll was expected to rise further, adding: "We may be … The New Zealand Herald reported that, whereas the Darfield quake happened in the early morning hours, the February 22 quake struck at the “worst possible time” of day—at the lunch hour when city streets were crowded with shoppers, diners, office workers, and school children. back to work. Christchurch quake toll predicted to rise. A lot of damage occurred and left the region of Canterbury in turmoil. Killed 185 people. More than 300 Australian police officers flew into Christchurch three days after the earthquake. New Zealand's GNS Science has stated that the earthquake was part of the aftershock sequence that has been occurring since the September magnitude-7.1 quake, however a seismologist from Geoscience Australia considers it a separate event given its location on a separate fault system. Water pipes, roads, bridges, power lines, cell phone towers and ordinary phone lines were broken or damaged. The epicentre was close to the town of Darfield. Latest Earthquakes in the World – Past 7 days. After the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4th September 2010, we made a quick video, to help us remember the aftermath of the event. Red circles show the locations of the magnitude 6.3 quake and aftershocks on February 22 and the morning of February 23. 0:28 [PDF] The Insurance Aftershock: The Christchurch Fiasco Post-Earthquake 2010-2016 Full Colection. During the first 30-second jolt, family members and flatmates called out to each other and parents stumbled out of beds and down hallways to get to their children. “Sedna in astrology may be linked to earth changes. Stuff.co.nz. Land 185 people were killed in the earthquake. Caption by Michon Scott. The quake occurred near the city of Christchurch, a community of some 400,000 residents on the east coast. The earthquake generated its own significant aftershocks; Primary effects (caused directly by the earthquake), Secondary effects (things that happen after the primary effects but often as a result of them). Le séisme de 2011 en Nouvelle-Zélande (appelé aussi séisme de Christchurch de 2011) est un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 6,3 survenu à 12 h 51 min 42 s heure locale (21 février à 23 h 51 min 42 s UTC), dans la région de Canterbury sur l'île du Sud en Nouvelle-Zélande. Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand Feb 22, 2011 3of3.flv . the sun was shining when i woke this morning. The Pacific Plate and the Australia Plate interact under the South Island of New Zealand. The quake lasted approximately 40 seconds and was felt as far as New Plymouth in the north island. ABC News Australia. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake may have been an aftershock of the 7.1-magnitude 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake. According to GNS Scienceseismologists, the energy released in Christchurch was equivale… Christchurch and its surrounding region were struck by a strong earthquake on September 4, 2010—about magnitude 7, centred approximately 20 miles (30 km) west of the city. It measured 6.3 on the Richter Magnitude scale. Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city and suffered extensive damage, The earthquake struck at 12:51 pm on Tuesday, 22 February, 2011. Although not as powerful as the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010, this earthquake occurred on a shallow fault line that was close to the city, so the shaking was particularly destructive. Psychological impacts – in a survey post event (2013) 80% of respondents stated their lives had changed significantly since the earthquakes. It was centred 11 km beneath the rural town of Darfield, on the Greendale fault, which was previously unidentified. This map shows the earthquakes that occurred near Christchurch since September 3, 2010. This image shows the topography, bathymetry, fault lines, and earthquake locations related to the earthquake that struck off the coast of Indonesia on October 25, 2010. There have been four earthquakes in the Christchurch area in 2010-11, of magnitude 6.0 - 7.1 (see map) and nearly 10,000 aftershocks. White Zone was the area that had not been checked at all yet. Image of the Day Over half of the deaths occurred in the six-storey Canterbury Television (CTV) Building, which collapsed and caught fire in the quake. Day Nine. Earthquakes. NASA Goddard Space This morning's magnitude 7.1 quake hit at 4.36am. Red circles show the locations of the magnitude 6.3 quake and aftershocks on February 22 and the morning of February 23. It was a strike slip event along the fault, mostly horizontal movement with some vertical movement upwards. of course for others, they are still homeless. 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