Today, the earthquake in Yibin, Sichuan, once again made everyone see the cruelty and ruthlessness of natural disasters. So far, 11 people have been death and 122 injured.
While blessing the disaster areas, we also want to find out a question: is it possible for an earthquake to occur in mainland, Australia, where we live?
The answer is yes. In fact, small, unperceptible earthquakes often occur in remote areas of Australia.
Although the known geography shows that the Australian mainland is in the middle of the Indian Ocean plate as a whole, the plate movement is weak and the crust is stable, but the intra-plate movement will still lead to some earthquakes. Similarly, New Zealand next door is often hit by severe earthquakes because it is in the middle of the Indian Ocean plate and the Pacific plate.
In addition, earthquakes often occur in waters near Australia, and these earthquakes will also affect mainland, Australia. Fortunately, they have little impact.
The worst earthquake in Australian history struck Year Nineteen Eighty-nine, the new state of Newcastle. The 5. 6 magnitude shallow earthquake left 13 people death, more than 160 injured and more than 50000 house damaged, resulting in losses of as much as A $4 billion.
On June 19, 2012, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Melbourne, but it did not have much impact.
At 2: 00 p.m. on August 18, 2016, a 5. 8 magnitude earthquake struck the waters near Bowen, north of Queensland, affecting surrounding towns.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Northern Territory in 2016, less than 150km next to the Australian tourist shrine Uluru, fortunately causing little damage.
From the past experience, although earthquake disasters occur from time to time, but do not cause particular harm to Australia.
In fact, in addition to floods, hail, typhoons, tsunamis, these natural disaster, have a potential, the future may destroy the entire Australian mainland natural disaster.
That's a volcanic eruption.
Most people don't know that the longest mainland volcanic chain on earth is not in the United States, but in Australia! To be exact, it's at the foot of our Kunzhou!
A volcanic chain called Cogrove, from Cape Hillsborough, central to the central part of the state, moved to the south-west, through the new state, to the state of Victoria, and finally to Tasmania.
The length of the front and rear is more than 2000 kilometers, which is three times that of Yellowstone volcanic chain!
The volcanic chain is currently very quiet and is not expected to erupt for 5000 years. But several seismologists say the chain, once it does enter the active period or even erupt, will wreak havoc on the entire planet.
However, it is precisely because of this volcanic belt that has created countless tourist resorts on Australia's east coast. The two nearest scenic spots are very beautiful.
Glasshouse Mountains
Glasshouse Mountains is located in the Sunshine Coast, only 1.5 hours' drive from the village, find a sunny day to go.
A volcanic outbreak of millions of years ago formed a unique landform, with several peaks nearby, each with a unique charm.
There is not only a very casual observation platform that can drive to the top, but also cliffs that need to be climbed, and Bihu Lake, which can sail, is very suitable for tourists at all stages.
Mt Warning
This boundless mountain, only the real outdoor enthusiasts can conquer!
The eruption of volcanoes tens of millions of years ago left it towering on the border between Queensland and the new state.
1156 meters above sea level, both blocked and long mountain road, make it difficult to conquer.
But once conquered, the view of the top of the mountain will make you feel that everything is worth it!