I had the opportunity to join the pms flight today over the parts of the south island. Jan 01, 2018 weve received close to 25,000 claims so weve set up five hubs, in kaikoura, blenheim, hanmer springs, wellington and christchurch to enable us to best respond to the scale of the event. Kaikoura earthquake, the most complex in modern history. Starting in culverdon, 70km south of kaikoura, the quake ripped across several fault lines, including one that was previously unknown. The area near the centre of the box around kaikoura is more likely to experience felt aftershocks than areas towards the edge of the box. Kaikoura earthquake update eqc earthquake commission. New zealand nz is ordinary to earthquake since the country has been in the event of natural disaster such as earthquake before. Kaikouras store manager, james hills, described the chaos in his shop after the quake hit. In this month of october, 2016, after the monday 12 am, an earthquake with 7. The bulletin is provided by the north canterbury transport infrastructure recovery an alliance. This will deliver efficiency for everyone by reducing double handling through fewer assessments and handovers between organisations, which will speed up settlements.
Reconnect the road and rail links from kaikoura to picton which provide. The majority of this movement was accounted for in a january 2018 update to landonline and the geodetic database. Theres been a little bit of damage, certainly not heaps, but yeah, theres a lot of stuff fallen over. Ruptures occurred on multiple faults and the earthquake has been described as the most complex earthquake ever studied the earthquake started at about 15 kilometres 9 mi northeast of. Recently eqc and private insurers signed a variation to the memorandum of understanding relating to kaikoura earthquake claims management mou variation.
The original mou covered the management of eqc claims for damage arising from earthquakes centred in and around kaikoura between 14 november 2016 and december. We were able to go whale watching this morning with our first commercial tour since the 14th november 2016. Kaikoura earthquake research results presented fisheries nz nz. Wellington still paying the price 7 where demolition is an available option to building owners i. Whale watch kaikoura expands with unique new boat following postquake growth. Experience the magic of kaikoura whale watching with one of our tours. New marina marks new start for kaikoura new zealand tourism.
Ruptures occurred on multiple faults and the earthquake has been described as the most complex earthquake ever studied the earthquake started at about 15 kilometres 9 mi northeast of culverden. Year round foraging area for male sperm whales paraoa. Map of the motion of the ground following the 2016 kaikoura earthquake, new zealand. However, since the january 2018 update geodetic data was collected and. Massive and deadly earthquake in the kaikoura region, new. People are starting to return to kaikoura s main street following mondays 7.
The hubs are complemented by six teams of dedicated earthquake claims managers based in christchurch. Marine mammal spotlight dusky dolphins, 160 3 2019 not only do we have the sperm whale off our coastline all year round but kaikoura is also home to the resident dusky dolphin. Kaikoura earthquake november 2016 update hiking nz. Fair bit of panic get out of the shop, everything was falling off the shelves. Kaikoura earthquake coordinate update land information new. Aerial footage from new zealand shows devastation after earthquake. The rupture then propagated unilaterally in the north eastern direction, for about 150km along the north. Work has already been completed on about 100 of these. Lisa bond manager marketing of whale watch tells us why she loves it here. Update impact in the 2016 kaikoura earthquake affected area.
See more ideas about new zealand, new zealand earthquake and 14 november. The region of dark blue indicates vertical motion of a large crustal block upwards by many metres. Earthquakes make it hard for the sperm whale to find food. Wellington, new zealand new zealand is planning to send in military helicopters and a navy ship to rescue about 1,000 tourists and hundreds of residents who. Whale watch kaikoura is one of the most popular tourist attractions in new zealand. Kaikoura earthquake latest breaking news and updates, information, look at maps, watch videos and view photos and more. There are 709 rail sites that have been identified on the line so far that require repairs. The kaikoura canyon never ceases to provide some amazing marine.
After being badly affected by the earthquakes raising of our seabed, the kaikoura marina had to undergo extensive repair and enhancement work that involved dredging to make it deep enough for our boats to. New zealand earthquake strands kaikoura tourists in whale. Download our latest flyer for rural people in the earthquakeaffected area pdf, 944 kb. Like other large earthquakes in new zealand, the kaikoura quake appears to have involved jumping from one fault rupture to another in a complex pattern. After being badly affected by the earthquakes raising of our seabed, the kaikoura marina had to undergo extensive repair and enhancement work that involved dredging to make it deep enough for our boats to navigate at both high and low tide. Find articles, news, videos, pictures, links and facts about kaikoura. Earthquakes involve rupture of faults within the crust. I have just updated our archived shakemap for the 2016 kaikoura earthquake and it is available as a polygon feature layer dissolved by mmi grid code for you to use for your web maps, apps, and spatial analysis. The sharp transition from red to blue colours marks where the fault trace reached the earths surface. Kaikoura earthquake rips through new zealand the great. New zealands geonet has revised their initial magnitude of the november, 2016 kaikoura earthquake from m7.
We investigate the main features of this complicated rupture process using longperiod seismological observations. Eqc and insurers want to provide a streamlined claims experience for people affected by the kaikoura earthquakes. The kaikoura earthquake is not only impacting the modeling of future earthquakes, but is also changing the way scientists think about past ones. For wildlife tourism specialists whale watch kaikoura and encounter kaikoura, the multimillion dollar marina provides improved facilities and a return to their pre earthquake summer operating schedules a real cause to celebrate after 12 months of striving to keep their businesses alive.
Kaikoura earthquake 2016 article pdf available in bulletin of the new zealand society for earthquake engineering 502. Dramatic aerial pictures reveal the scale of the devastation caused on the coastline north of kaikoura, on the countrys south island. New zealand earthquake raised the seafloor 2 meters youtube. The primary purpose of this update was the continued recovery from the 2016 kaikoura earthquake. It happened two minutes after midnight on 14 november 2016 nzdt 11. First whale watching trip post earthquake whale watch kaikoura. A special penguin center is close to the beach and at risk too. Formed in 1987, it has grown to be one of one of new zealands leading ecotourism destinations, showing the world the bond between humans and nature. Information for surveyors about the 2016 kaikoura earthquakes. The significant geotechnical impacts of the event included surface fault rupture and landslides, and observations of site effects, liquefaction, and social impacts were also important.
Whale watch kaikoura has returned to the waters following emergency repairs by nctir on behalf of the kaikoura district council. The land in the area of the kaikoura earthquake 2016 mostly has been damaged. The regulatory process involved in the demolition of a heritage building is a. Kaikoura earthquake coordinate update land information. Inspection of the rail assets on the main north line is substantially complete, with the exception of some areas between haupuku and clarence. Information about the kaikoura earthquake of 14 november 2016, mpis response. Once completed, whale watch will have the ability to berth four large.
Rebuilding after the kaikoura earthquake the great. Wellington, new zealand new zealand is planning to send in military helicopters and a navy ship to rescue about 1,000 tourists and hundreds of. I wouldnt expect kaikoura will be up and running and roads open next week. Damage to buildings is evident, armed personnel are in town, and volunteers. Shortly after midnight on monday 14th november 2016, the 7. Want to know how many times this image was referenced in our kaikoura twitter crawl. Impacts of the kaikoura earthquakes on marine environment. Along with hundreds of others stranded in kaikoura were two otago university whale researchers, who holed up in a rental house. After the kaikoura earthquake that happened shortly after midnight on monday the 14 november 2016, there was a tsunami warning along the whole. New zealand earthquake raised the seafloor 2 meters.
Now, an international team of scientists says the quake was so complex and unusual that it is likely to change how scientists think about earthquake hazards in plate boundary zones around the world. The location of the focus of the tremor was in kaikoura. New marina marks new start for kaikoura new zealand. Te wiki o te reo maori 9th 15th september 2019, 40 1 2019. Whale watching in november 2017 whale watch kaikoura. The seaside settlement is the most northern district in the canterbury region located on the east coast of the south island an ideal location for both north and south bound travellers.
Kaikoura earthquake shakemap available geonet, the esri. See the mmi map below for more information on the forecast shaking. The kaikoura earthquake shunted parts of the south island more than 5 metres closer to the north island, in a rupture so unusual it could forever. This compound style of rupture was a feature of the magnitude 7. Kaikoura earthquakes land information new zealand linz. It also affected regions northward and the city of wellington has suffered much structural damage to large buildings and wharf area.
Mr ngapora told a business conference in nelson today that kaikouras post earthquake recovery had been more rapid than expected. Mar 03, 2017 kaikoura earthquake update weekly bulletin no. Kaikoura earthquake moved the south island, new research. Earthquakes disrupt the ability of sperm whales to find food for at least a year, a study has found. Whale watch kaikoura new zealand tourist attraction. The damage caused by the earthquakes is very localised to kaikoura and neighbouring rural areas. Kaikoura is also the place where the penguins can be observed. Te puni kokiri provide advice and support for whanau affected by the kaikoura earthquakes. Animal experts and kaikoura tourism operators are keen to find out how mondays 7. Geological survey earthquake hazards program in conjunction with regional seismic network operators.
For wildlife tourism specialists whale watch kaikoura and encounter kaikoura. Nov 16, 2016 aerial footage from new zealand shows devastation after earthquake. Road and rail routes to kaikoura were cut off and many tourists stranded in kaikoura had to be evacuated by air or sea. Whale watch kaikoura expands with unique new boat following post. Kaikoura earthquake and tectonic deformation of the kaikoura coastline. Kaikoura quake may prompt rethink of earthquake hazard. Longperiod analysis of the 2016 kaikoura earthquake. Join the discussion on facebook or twitter and find more about temblor. Kaikoura quake may prompt rethink of earthquake hazard models. The geotechnical efforts are documented in a geer report. I expect the road christchurch to nelson will open quickly its a main transport route and has less damage than around kaikoura. Along with hundreds of others stranded in kaikoura were two otago university whale researchers, who holed up. As the quake happened inland it is unknown what pattern the tsunami waves will have. Earthquakes in kaikoura, canterbury, new zealand most recent.
The agency added that early indications show this was one of the most complex earthquakes ever recorded on land. Hanmer springs thermal pools and spa are open as it the road from christchurch to hanmer springs. Mar 24, 2017 the kaikoura earthquake shunted parts of the south island more than 5 metres closer to the north island, in a rupture so unusual it could forever change the way scientists think about earthquake. As i slept in kaikoura 7 months ago, i do know the area a bit and truly hope that the first readings are wrong. People are starting to return to kaikouras main street following mondays 7. The small, seaside town of kaikoura, a popular destination for whale watching, has been cut off, with telecommunications down and some roads left unpassable following landslides. Ruptures occurred on multiple faults and the earthquake has been described as the most complex earthquake ever studied. In scientific terms, the kaikoura earthquake was a new phenomenon. Effects of the kaikoura earthquake on sperm whales. Nov 18, 2016 after the kaikoura earthquake that happened shortly after midnight on monday the 14 november 2016, there was a tsunami warning along the whole of new zealands coastline. November 2017 in itself is a milestone for us here at whale watch kaikoura. Kaikoura earthquake update weekly bulletin 10 february 2017 this weekly bulletin is to give you the latest update on works happening to assist the recovery of road and rail routes damaged by the hurunuikaikoura earthquakes in november 2016.
The epicentre where shaking started was about 15 kilometres 9 mi northeast of culverden and 60 kilometres 37 mi southwest of the tourist town of kaikoura. Earthquakes can and do happen outside this box but the box represents the most likely area for aftershocks in this sequence. Nov, 2016 the small, seaside town of kaikoura, a popular destination for whale watching, has been cut off, with telecommunications down and some roads left unpassable following landslides. Whale watch has called kaikoura home for the last 31 years. Nov 17, 2016 new zealand earthquake raised the seafloor 2 meters. All airports, hotels and visitor attractions are operating as usual apart from kaikoura. Strengthen the roading infrastructure on the sh1 alternate route via lewis pass to cope with the extra traffic and to improve safety and journey time for customers. Weve probably misinterpreted some past records of coastal uplift and probably oversimplified past scenarios of earthquakes, said kate clark, earthquake geologist at gns science and coauthor of the. Seismologists offer detailed look at new zealands kaikoura. Kaikoura earthquake update weekly bulletin 3 february 2017 this weekly bulletin is to give you the latest update on works happening to assist the recovery of road and rail routes damaged by the. Effects of the kaikoura earthquake on sperm whales pdf, 3 mb. It is hundred kilometers to the north from the christchurch area of 2011 earthquake. Dont be deceived, theres more to kaikoura than marine life your new zealand cuisine experience is incomplete without enjoying tasteful seafood dishes in. New zealands kaikoura earthquake in 2016 recent earthquakes.
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