EARTHQUAKE IN CHRISTCHURCH

DEFINATION OF AN EARTHQUAKE

• An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the earths crust
• Are caused by movement of plates or volcanic activity
• Powerful waves that have destuctive capabilities

CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE

• The christchurch earthquake occured in september of 2010
• It measered 7.1 on the richter scale
• This earthquake caused an enourmous fracture along the land
• It allowed scientists to directly measure the movement of the longest fault line
• Of the greendale fault

HOW TO SURVIVE AN EARTHQUAKE

• Seek shelter under stable tables and door frames
• If out side stay away from building,bridges and electrical pylons
• Listen to the radio and follow instructions from the authorties

How Ireland Helped

• Construction workers and health care professionals went to christchurch
• To help those affected by the earthquake. Workers where sent with
• Expertise in health, construction and electrical engineering
• The amount of unemployed people which moved to new zealand
• In the economic downturn doubled.

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

• No measures can be taken to stop an earthquake
• But limeted measures can be taken to reduce damages
• Earthquake proofing can be taken in the design of houses and offices

CELEBRITY

• David beckham wrote a letter to the people of christchurch
• And sent some funds to aid the reconstruction of the city