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Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake ruptured along a surface of approx. 1259 km
2 (=486 sqare miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 61 km (38 mi).
Aftershocks typically occur during the weeks, months or even a year following the quake at or near the same fault, at distances of up to approx. two times the length of the rupture zone.
The often broadly linear arrangement of aftershock epicenters encompasses the rupture zone of the main shock (check on the map below to verify).
Recorded aftershocks, latest first (2777 quakes):
Three RNZ reporters working in Christchurch on 22 February 2011 tell of their experiences on the day the earthquake hit, in part one Rachel Graham explains how she was mid-interview when the studio rocked violently.
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The Rod Donald Trust is working to purchase 500 hectares of Banks Peninsula farmland to turn into a conservation park.
Are you back at work but still hankering for the hills? The remaining long days of summer are ideal for short escapes to explore the many walking opportunities on the Banks Peninsula. A little-known organisation, the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust, has been beavering away since 2010 to create more walking opportunities in tandem with biodiversity protection on this wonderful and diverse former volcanic island that abuts Christchurch. The site lists over 100 walks on the Peninsula and can be searched by difficulty level, area, track length.
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The fast-growing town of Cromwell has mountains, a stunning lake, vineyards, cherry picking and loads of adventure activities. It s just missing the crowds.
Many of New Zealand’s small towns shine brightest when the summer sun does, not least because you can take a dip or eat al fresco without making yourself sick. With some of the best weather of the season still ahead of us, all going well, events calendars are in full-swing, promising entertainment ranging from music, busking and food and wine festivals to a Viking-style soirée. Here is our pick of small towns to try to make it to before the weather turns, and they look – to some eyes at least – kind of dark and depressing. There’s a lot about food and wine, but ‘tis (still) the season after all. That’s what we’re telling ourselves anyway.
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Bach owner Daniel Beetham tries to keep his West Coast bach as simple as possible, letting the view do all the work. Photo / Supplied
Bach owner Daniel Beetham tries to keep his West Coast bach as simple as possible, letting the view do all the work. Photo / Supplied
The quintessential Kiwi holiday home is in danger of extinction, writes Juliette Sivertsen Then we do the dishes manually - With over fifteen different kinds of cutlery -The Cabin, Ylvis
A red formica dining table is set for dinner with a collection of mismatched plates and faux ivory-handled cutlery. Bright plastic tumblers and painted retro water glasses are filled with sickly-sweet but refreshing Raro juice, which masks the weird metallic taste of the boiled tank water. Potato salad, slightly-burnt sausages, leftover Christmas ham, and enough plums from the prolific tree out the back to make you never want t