L6 - Stoic Kiwis Flashcards
When Volcanos die what do they become?
Islands
On what Margin plate is New Zealand located?
Oceanic Plate
What was the magnitude of the New Zealand Earthquake?
7.1
On what scale was the magnitude of the Earthquake in New Zealand recorded?
Richter Scale
How does subduction occur in North New Zealand?
Subduction occurs as the Pacific place is diving down underneath the Australian plate
What is Liquefaction?
It is when the ground becomes soft and water forms, causing things on the land and the land to sink down
How did Transform Faults form in the South Island of New Zealand?
Due to strike-slip faults and two plates which slide past each other in opposite direction or different speeds causing foldings to form
What is it called when two plates past/slide against each other in opposite directions or the same direction but at different speeds
Conservative Plate Boundary
What did New Zealand do about their toilets after the Earthquake
5000 Chemical toilets where brought in
Where is Christ Church located?
New Zealand
Why did Christ Church collapse after the earthquake?
It was made out of old buildings so could not withstand the shock from the earthquake and its magnitude
What could countries do to prevent hazards from becoming disaster?
Have a disaster risk plan
Extra Question: Does money match experience in handling earthquakes?
Yes: You need money to carry out your what you plan to do to handle earthquakes
No: Experience is much more important as without experience you wouldn’t know what to do with the money and will end up wasting money on things that won’t help
Name 3 Primary Impacts of Earthquakes
1) People getting trapped from the collapse of buildings
2) Buildings Collapsing (Homes getting destroyed)
3) Disruption for transport or any water pipes for water supply
4) Disruption in businesses such as farms as their crops are destroyed or shops and they don’t have a shop anymore
What has Subduction got to do with New Zealand?
Subduction occurs as the pacific plate is diving down underneath the Australian Plate. As it hits into the North Island, it forcefully gets pushed underneath.
