Christchurch Earthquake

The Christchurch earthquake, lasting only 12 seconds, caused significant damage and loss of life. New Zealand, located on the Ring of Fire, experiences frequent seismic activity due to the interaction of the Pacific and Australian Plates. The 2011 Christchurch quake was an aftershock of the 2010 earthquake, with greater impact due to its proximity and shallowness. The slap down effect and liquefaction exacerbated the damage. Seismologists study these events to improve earthquake prediction.

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