Christchurch Earthquake Flashcards
When was the Christchurch Earthquake?
22nd February 2011
Where is Christchurch?
New Zealand
How many lived in south island, new Zealand?
400,000
How many lived in south island, new Zealand?
400,000
Why was the 2011 earthquake worse?
There was a big earthquake with magnitude 7 just 5 months prior
What was the magnitude of the Christchurch Earthquake?
6.3
Where was the epicentre of the Christchurch Earthquake?
Less than 6km away from Christchurch. In suburb area
What happened in the old city core during the Christchurch Earthquake?
Became unstable. 40% of buildings were damaged beyond repair. Including Canterbury TV building
How many people died and were injured by the Christchurch Earthquake?
185 died. 6000 injured
What was the economic impacts of the Christchurch Earthquake?
$20Bn
What were some secondary impacts of the Christchurch earthquakes?
Landslides around Lyttelton. Larger chunk of Tasman glacier calved into sea.
Rugby world cup was moved to other locations
What was the first response to the Christchurch Earthquake?
Once dust had cleared, rescue efforts.
What is the leadership involvement in the recovery of Christchurch?
Ensuring the policy is carefully funded and coordinated. E.g. CCD (Christchurch central development unit)
What was the economic growth involvement in the recovery of Christchurch?
Obtaining investment. E.g. business environment programme
What was the involvement of social improvements in the recovery of Christchurch?
Ensuring education and health are key. E.g. residential red zone programme aided redevelopment process by buying back damaged properties
What was the involvement of cultural awareness is the recovery of Christchurch?
Development of arts, buildings and sport facilities. E.g. heritage buildings and cultural programme
What was the involvement of built environment improvement in the recovery of Christchurch?
Careful monitoring of land use, housing and transport e.g. land and land use programme
What was the involvement of natural environment management in the recovery of Christchurch?
Management and monitoring of coasts, land and rivers. E.g. natural environment recovery programme
What did the CCD intead to do for Christchurch?
New central core of the city. New underlying themes. Green, prosperous, accessible city
How many different ideas did the local people provide to the CCD?
106,000. Including cycling, entertainment, shopping, riverside development, lighting, green environments etc.
How did liquefaction affect Christchurch?
Hit eastern suburbs. 400,000 tonnes of silt
How were the Christchurch impacts managed?
International and national armies rescued people. Provided food, water and electricity.
Companies sent generators and tankers of water. Sewage systems were destroyed so they put up emergency latrines. Portable shower units were set up
What % of Christchurch’s historical buildings were lost?
50%
What has happened to the Christchurch population since the earthquake?
Declined by 7000. People moved to areas outside of city
