Christchurch Case study

Question 1

Christchurch Earthquake timeline

Answer 1

September 4th 2010 - 7.0 Magnitude earthquake
February 22nd 2011 - 6.4 Magnitude earthquake (Most damage)
360 aftershocks

Question 2

Christchurch Primary impacts

Answer 2

40% of buildings Damaged
185 Killed
6000 Injured
$20 Billion in damage

Question 3

Christchurch secondary impacts

Answer 3

Landslides caused
Glacial calving
Rugby world cup cancelled

Question 4

Christchurch primary response

Answer 4

Meeting the needs of the people
$8.8 Billion for funding
Army rations and help
Police force helping

Question 5

Christchurch Secondary response

Answer 5

Rebuilding the damaged buildings
A new Central business district built, including new shops, hospitals and sports stadium. Provided economic growth