Reference no: EM133222268
Question 1.
The 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand was felt at a magnitude of VIII. Using information provided at the USGS website explain how Christchurch was (specifically) affected by the Earthquake
A. Felt by all, many frightened.
B. Considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed structures.
C. Some dishes, windows broken. Unstable objects overturned.
D. Fall of chimneys, factory stacks, columns, monuments, walls.
E. Well-designed frame structures thrown out of plumb
F. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Vibrations similar to the passing of a truck. G. Most masonry and frame structures destroyed with foundations.
Question 2.
Based on the Earthquake events listed in Part 1 of this assignment (June 9- July 8, 2022), the following statement can be made. "The region surrounding Christchurch is still seismically active even in the year 2022". (1 MK)
TRUE FALSE