Christchurch Flashcards
1
Q
Date
A
22nd feb 2011
2
Q
Magnitude
A
6.2 richter
Depth 5km
3
Q
Location
A
10km south east of Christchurch in New Zealand
4
Q
Primary effects
A
185 people died
6600 people minor injuries
80 percent of the city without electricity
Hundreds of kilometres of pipes damaged
5
Q
Secondary effects
A
10 600 people moved away
1240 buildings demolished
Loss of tourism and income
Small businesses out of action
6
Q
Short term responses
A
Aid money (Australia 55 mil)
Chemical toilets for 30000 residents
Army of 800 farmers brought their equipment to help clean up
Rescue crews from japan usa uk and Australia
State of emergency until 30th april
7
Q
Long term responses
A
City centre was categorised into 4 coloured zones to show extent of damage
All water and sewage restored by august
Homes watertight
