Christchurch earthquake (New Zealand) - September 2011 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A
6.2
2
Q
How many deaths and injuries were there?
A
190 deaths
2,000 injuries
3
Q
What percentage of the cities buildings were destroyed?
A
50%
4
Q
What were the primary effects?
A
City’s cathedral spire collapsed
Water & sewage pipes were damaged
Buildings collapsed
5
Q
What were the secondary effects?
A
Businesses were closed for a long time
Schools were closed for two weeks due to the damage
2200 made homeless
6
Q
What international aid was provided?
A
Around $6-7 million
300 Australian police officers were flown in
Charity workers helped people with the aid
7
Q
How much was the economic cost of the damage/rebuild?
A
$28 billion of damage was caused
