Christchurch in New Zealand was affected by several earthquakes within a few months, the second major one being in February 2011.
An earthquake results from the release of stress in the ground, but there has also been increased stress after the earthquake... not necessarily in the rocks, but in the people who now live in a city which is still recovering, and waiting for the ground to shake again.
The STUFF site is one of the best places to go for information about current events in New Zealand.
There are some interesting stories which could be used to get students thinking geographically.
For example here's a story about dentists worried about a rise in dental damage from people grinding their teeth...
Or the story of Twinkle Toes
There were many casualties and large parts of the city were badly damaged, and the cathedral collapsed.
The city is now a transitional city, which is trying to rebuild, as well as rethink its layout and reduce it's future susceptibility as far as possible. It has lost a lot of its population, who have moved out and away, although anywhere in New Zealand is potentially at risk of further tremors.
There has been some controversy over the zoning and compensation being paid to people living in particular parts of the city.
An earthquake results from the release of stress in the ground, but there has also been increased stress after the earthquake... not necessarily in the rocks, but in the people who now live in a city which is still recovering, and waiting for the ground to shake again.
The STUFF site is one of the best places to go for information about current events in New Zealand.
There are some interesting stories which could be used to get students thinking geographically.
For example here's a story about dentists worried about a rise in dental damage from people grinding their teeth...
Or the story of Twinkle Toes
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