Greendale Fault
| Greendale Fault | |
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Strike-slip fault | |
| New Zealand Active Fault database |
The Greendale Fault is an active seismic fault situated in the Canterbury Plains in New Zealand's South Island. The fault was previously unknown to geologists until 4 September 2010, as physical traces of the fault had been buried by gravel (alluvial deposits) during the last glaciation period.[2]
Canterbury earthquake
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake,[3][4] occurred on the Greendale Fault at 4:35 am on 4 September 2010 local time (16:35 3 September UTC).[3] The quake caused widespread damage and several power outages, particularly in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city.[5][6]
References
- S2CID 129857936.
- ^ "Ten year anniversary of Darfield earthquake". www.geonet.org.nz. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ a b "New Zealand earthquake report - Sep 4, 2010 at 4:35 am (NZST)". GeoNet. Earthquake Commission and GNS Science. 4 September 2010. Archived from the original on 5 September 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ "Magnitude 7.0 - South Island of New Zealand: Details". United States Geological Survey. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- Stuff.co.nz. 3 September 2010. Archived from the originalon 7 September 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ^ "Strong earthquake rocks New Zealand's South Island". BBC News. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
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