The Earthquake in New Zealand

 1. Summarize the major points of interest about the earthquake in NZ including relevant photos and/or videos.
       a. what caused the quake....geographical perspective- the earthquake that tore through Christchurch on Tuesday is the product of a new fault line in the Earth’s crust that seismologists were previously unaware of. Due to New Zealands mountainous country is acutely vulnerable to tectonic movements. Major fault lines dissect the nation due to the two tectonic plates.       b. where - epicentre and effected areas- The major effected areas was Christchurch and the surrounding towns like Canterbury and napia 
       c. casualties- At the moment there 113 people are confirmed dead in the quake, with 228 unaccounted for       d. major damage- There is alot of damage but the major damage was the cathedral that collapsed
       e. current concerns
       f. Give a paragraph about your reactions to the events.