1. Summarize the major points of interest about the earthquake in NZ including relevant photos and/or videos.
a. what caused the quake....geographical perspective
There are two main causes of earthquakes. Firstly, they can be linked to explosive volcanic eruptions; they are in fact very common in areas of volcanic activity where they either proceed or accompany eruptions. Secondly, they can be triggered by Tectonic activity associated with plate margins and faults. The majority of earthquakes worldwide are of this type. Oceanic and the pacific plates were the ones that where under New Zealand. a. what caused the quake....geographical perspective
b. where - epicentre and effected areas
Just outside Christchurch and the most major city that was affected is Christchurch
c. casualties
The prime minister said there are 114 people dead and 150-300 people missing
d. major damage
d. major damage
The most significant damage was all the buildings falling down but most importantly the Christchurch cathedral. It was built in 1880 and it now no longer stands the way it used to. Many houses have been destroyed.
e. current concerns
The people trapped in rubble and buildings and also the fires and aftershocks and all the damage, pretty much everything that happened to the houses and people and what’s going to happen next is what we are all concerned about. Also there is dust in the air, flooding and gas leaks
f. Give a paragraph about your reactions to the events.
f. Give a paragraph about your reactions to the events.
My reaction on this terrible event is that I hope all the people are all alright and all the missing people will be found. Also hopefully all the houses and buildings will be reconstructed and this event can be just something from the past.
