Great Wall of New Zealand – A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked New Zealand had a lasting effect on the natural barriers of a 15ft high wall across the landscape. In the north of Christchurch, the wall was created by the shift in the earth when a massive earthquake hit the southern hemisphere.
After 14th November, it is the first time that researchers have allowed to enter this area, when the epicenter, discovered the massive Hadrian’s Wall-like rock formation which had sprung up as well as roads and fencing displaying clearly how sections of the earth have shifted out of line.
These incredible images are shared by Dr. Pedley, clearly showing the striking hobbit-like idyllic green New Zealand countryside torn apart by the earthquake. So far, all roads beyond this point are closed and only passable by military vehicles.
The scientists progress and took these incredible pictures which show the earth itself has been warped and twisted by the effects of the gigantic earthquake. They were trying to find fault ruptures in the region around the original epicenter, not as flashy as the ruptures north of “Kaikoura” but an intricate 3km-wide zone of plentiful ruptures and associated structures, but it very rapidly got messy for infrastructure to the northeast.
Therefore, the number of associated rock falls, landslides, and slumps was unbelievable. Thus, roads, fields, and the sides of whole hills have also been disturbed with also further subtle lines showing just in the outline of disturbed grass and crops in the lush green New Zealand countryside. The force of the earthquake was so robust, even one landslide even created a dam on the Leader River.
