Christchurch earthquake

Question 1

Primary effects of Christchurch earthquake

Answer 1

• 181 people died
• 3100 people injured
• 100,000 buildings damaged and 10,000 destroyed
• $28 billion of damage was caused
• Hundred of killometers of water and sewage pipes destroyed

Question 2

Secondary effects of Christchurch earthquake

Answer 2

• 5 rugby world cu matches were cancelled
• 20% of population migrated from city
• It will take 50-100 years or the economy to recover
• People were mentally effected and needed support

Question 3

Short-term responses of Christchurch earthquake

Answer 3

• $6 million international aid provided
• Charities (such as the Red Cross) provided aid workers
• 30,000 were provided with chemical tiolets
• Areas were zoned by colour to classify level of damage and cost of repair

Question 4

Long-term responses of Christchurch earthquake

Answer 4

• Construction of 10,000 new and affordable homes
• Water and sewage restored within 5 months
• New Zealand’s government provided temporary housing