Christchurch Flashcards
1
Q
What magnitude was the earthquake?
A
6.3 on the Richter scale
2
Q
How many people died?
A
185
3
Q
How many people were injured?
A
6659
4
Q
How many homes were damaged?
A
10,000
5
Q
How many homes were demolished?
A
3500
6
Q
What were the secondary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?
A
Schools were shut
Businesses closed
Couldn’t host 5 Rugby World Cup matches
7
Q
What was the immediate aid?
A
Red Cross workers came
International aid given ($6-7 million)
300 Australian police officers flown in
8
Q
What was the secondary aid?
A
Idk
