'Move to New Zealand' Google search sees exponential rise in US

As controversial Republican Donald Trump edges closer to victory in the US Presidential Election, "Move to New Zealand" has begun to trend on Google.

In the past week, the number of US-based internet users searching the phrase has jumped exponentially.

According to Twitter trend tracker Trendsmap NZ, "terrifying" is now trending in New Zealand.

'terrifying' is now trending in New Zealand https://t.co/NOOU6BkRSi

— Trendsmap NZ (@TrendsNZ) November 9, 2016

And according to developer James Macfie, related Google Trends queries for "Move to New Zealand" include "Places to move if Trump wins," and "New Zealand real estate."

Related Google Trends queries for "Move to New Zealand" pic.twitter.com/cm9VY6aUf2

— James Macfie (@jamesmacfie) November 9, 2016

Earlier British newspaper The Telegraph tweeted "Oh, America. People in the US increasingly search for 'end of the world' over the last few hours."

Oh, America. People in the US increasingly search for "end of the world" over the last few hours #ElectionNight https://t.co/CJCBsKKKNE pic.twitter.com/vvnNVaoDvf

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 9, 2016

Meanwhile, some social media users are considering moving Down Under.

Creator of Netflix series Jessica Jones, Brian Michael Bendis, tweeted: "I loved New Zealand. How are things down there?"

i loved new zealand. how are things down there?

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) November 9, 2016

While this Imgur user shared his plans for the evening:

My girlfriend's and my plan for this evening.