christchurch earthquake (HIC) Flashcards
1
Q
key facts
A
New Zealand 2011
magnitue 6.3 earthquake (previous 7.1 earthquake 2010 exacerbated damage)
focus = 5km deep (very shallow)
2
Q
risk and vulnerability
A
pacific ring of fire
epicentre just outside of Christchurch, risk to people was minimal as low population density
3
Q
effects
A
185 died (115 people trapped inside building that set on fire)
3,190 injured
1000 buildings collapsed
$40 billion total damage cost
soil liquefaction = 382 died
4
Q
immediate responses
A
$5 mill aid from Australia
rescue teams from worldwide helped
30,000 chemical toilets
5
Q
long term responses
A
water and sewage system restored
government provided temporary housing
roads and houses cleared of silt from liquefaction
