1.3 - Christchurch Flashcards

1
Q

When was Christchurch hit by an earthquake?

A

2010
2011

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2
Q

What was the magnitude of the earthquake(s)?

A

2010-7.1
2011-6.3

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3
Q

What caught out the authorities about the second earthquake?

A

It was along a previously unknown fault line

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4
Q

How many stages are there in Park’s Response Curve?

A

4

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5
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What are the stages of Park’s Response Curve?

A
  • Pre-disaster
  • Relief
  • Rehabilitation
  • Reconstruction
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6
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What can affect a Hazard Response?

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  • The nature of damage caused (liquefaction, loss of farmland etc.)
  • quickness of the event (how quickly were people caught out)
  • intergovernmental relations
  • Scale of economic damage
  • Scale and speed of research in aseismic materials
  • Availability of equipment needed for construction (+ workers, architects)
  • Structure and efficiency of insurance system
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7
Q

How much did the government pay out in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake?

A

Up to $46k per claimant
Rest was paid by insurance companies

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8
Q

What was the economic cost of both earthquakes?

A

$12 billion

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9
Q

How many people were killed?

A

185
Mainly due to building collapse

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10
Q

How great was the damage to infrastructure?

A

Very significant damage
Esp. To older buildings eg. Cathedral
Due to significant liquefaction

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11
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What factors determine the hazard profile of an event?

A
  • magnitude
  • speed of onset
  • areal extent
  • frequency
  • predictability
  • duration
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