Friday, April 9, 2021

Earthquake

 Earthquake - INTENSE - 5 March 2021


Click on this link, then complete the activities that follow


NZ Quake Live


  1. What does the tallest red line represent? The magnitude


  1. Click on that red line to access further information about the earthquake.


  1. Record the key facts beside the following headings:


Strength: Intense :(

Date and Time: 5th March, Friday, 2021

Address: In the water 89 km east-north-east of East Island, New Zealand

Latitude: -37.424800

Longitude: 179.539300

Magnitude: 7.11

Energy: 695 kilo tonnes

Depth: 89.53 km


  1. What is the definition of INTENSE as it applies to this ‘quake? Many well-built structures destroyed, collapsed, or moderately to severely damaged. Most other structures destroyed, possibly shifted off foundation. Large landslides.



  1. How far was it from your home?  I was not in nz 



  1. Was a Tsunami Warning issued? If so, copy and paste it here:




7. Any Heroes emerging from this earthquake? Make a list of heroes you can identify over the next few days.




























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