Christchurch Earthquake Case Study

Question 1

How many people were killed in the Christchurch Earthquake?

Answer 1

185

Question 2

How many people were injured in the Christchurch Earthquake?

Answer 2

6600

Question 3

When was the Christchurch Earthquake?

Answer 3

22nd Feb 2011

Question 4

Name two secondary effects the of Christchurch Earthquake:

Answer 4

Two of the following:
10600 people moved away, 1240 buildings. demolished, small businesses shut down,, physiological support needed for those who lost homes or family, loss of tourism and income.

Question 5

Name two short term responses for the Christchurch Earthquake:

Answer 5

Two of the following:
Aid money sent from around the world (Australia sent $5 million), Chemical toilets provided for 30000 residents, “farmy army” of 800 farmers brought equipment to help clean up city, Rescue crews (Japan, USA, UK and Australia) sent to help.

Question 6

Name two long term responses of the Christchurch Earthquake:

Answer 6

Two of the following:
City centre categorised into 4 colour coded zones - showed extent of damage + allowed for coordinated response, All water and sewage restored by August, Government ensured all damaged homes kept water tight, NGOs such as save the children heavily involved in long term response, By August 80% of roads and 50% of footpaths damaged by liquefaction repaired, Canterbury earthquake recovery authority w created to help coordinate rebuild of area.