Christchurch Earthquake Flashcards
Date and time
22nd February 2011
12.51pm
Magnitude
6.3 magnitude
People killed and injured
185 killed
3,100 injured
Properties destroyed and damaged
10,000 destroyed
100,000 damaged
Damage to infrastructure
Over 50% of buildings in the Central city severely damaged - city cathedral lost its spire.
Over 80% of water and sewage systems severely damaged.
Prominent power cuts.
Total damage
$28 billion
People in temporary housing and time schools closed for
2,200 living in temporary housing.
Schools closed for two weeks after.
Long term impact on economy
Economists predict that it would take 50 to 100 years for the economy to fully recover.
Mental and financial impact on citizens
In a survey carried out in 2013, 80% of respondents stated that their lives had changed significantly due to the earthquake.
A third of respondents stated it had caused financial problems.
Short term responses
State of national emergency.
International aid - $6-7 million estimated.
Aid workers - red cross and other charities.
Australian police officers - more than 300 in the 3 days following the disaster.
Chemical toilets - 30,000 residents provided with them.
Long term responses
Land use zoning.
10,000 Affordable homes - Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Roads and homes cleared of silt due to liquefaction by August.
Poor building quality
175 out of 185 killed due to poor building quality.
CTV building.
