case study of earthquake: new zealand

Question 1

where?

Answer 1

kaikoura

Question 2

when?

Answer 2

14th nov 2016

Question 3

magnitude?

Answer 3

7.8

Question 4

plate boundaries?

Answer 4

destructive and conservative

Question 5

primary impacts?

Answer 5

1. 2 deaths
2. damage: $8.5 bill
3. 200km of road and 190km of rail line destroyed

Question 6

secondary impacts?

Answer 6

1. triggered 100,000 landslides which blocked roads and rail routes
2. triggered tsunami with 5m waves and 250m debris inland

Question 7

immediate responses?

Answer 7

1. power restored to most places within hours
2. temporary water supplies set up
3. tsunami warning quickly issued
4. residents moved inland and to higher ground

Question 8

long-term responses?

Answer 8

1. most road and rail routes repaired and reopened within 2 years
2. $5.3 million provided by kaikoura district council to help rebuild water systems and harbour