Christchurch 2011 Flashcards
1
Q
What date?
A
22nd February 2011
2
Q
How strong?
A
6.3 on the Richter scale.
3
Q
Which plates were involved?
A
Australian and Pacific.
4
Q
What type of margin did it take place on?
A
Destructive/Conservative.
5
Q
How deep was the focus of the earthquake?
A
5 km deep.
6
Q
How far was the epicentre from Christchurch?
A
10 km.
7
Q
How many died?
A
181 people.
8
Q
How many were injured?
A
2000 people.
9
Q
Damage to buildings?
A
10000 homes damaged and Christchurch Cathedral lost its spire.
10
Q
Liquefication?
A
Land was damaged by liquefication and can no longer be built upon.
