Christchurch 2011 Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When did the earthquake occur?
A
10km west of Christchurch on the 22 February 2011
2
Q
How long did it last?
A
10 seconds
3
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A
6.3
4
Q
Was the epicentre Shallow or deep?
A
Very shallow
5
Q
What plate margin was it?
A
Conservative plate margin between pacific plate and the Australasian plate.
6
Q
How many deaths?
A
185
7
Q
How many injuries?
A
3000
8
Q
How many homes were damaged?
A
100,000
9
Q
What was the cost of the damages?
A
$28 Billion
10
Q
What process destroyed many roads and buildings?
A
Liquefaction
11
Q
How many people had to live in temporary housing?
A
2200
12
Q
What were some of the secondary effects?
A
- 5 RWC matches cancelled
- Schools closed for 2 weeks
- 1/5 of the population migrated from the city
- 2 after shocks less than 4 months after
- economists suggested it will take up to 100 years to recover financially
13
Q
How much international aid was provided?
A
$7 million
14
Q
Who helped supply recue crews?
A
UK,USA,AUS
15
Q
How many AUS police officers were flown in to help enforce law and order?
A
300
