The Future
The severe damage caused by liquefaction means that some parts of Christchurch will never be able to be rebuilt upon. The estimated cost to insurance companies of rebuilding, where possible, following these earthquakes is approximately $40 billion.
Because of the major tectonic processes operating at the Australian/Pacific plate boundary, New Zealand will always experience earthquakes. Living in New Zealand means living with earthquakes.
Because of the major tectonic processes operating at the Australian/Pacific plate boundary, New Zealand will always experience earthquakes. Living in New Zealand means living with earthquakes.