Christchurch Earthquakes, New Zealand (2010, 2011)

Question 1

General facts

Answer 1

• a resilient developed economy

- made up of 3 islands

Question 2

What happened?

Answer 2

• the Canterbury region of New Zealand was hit with a series of major earthquakes
• one in Sept 2010 and one in Feb 2011

Question 3

Impacts

Answer 3

-some deaths and damage
+business activity rebounded quickly
+disruption to industrial production was short-lived - manufacturing hub escaped significant damage
+agriculture largely unaffected
+rebuild costs of NZ$20 billion were largely insured losses
-tourism industry suffered badly as many of its attractions were demolished - international visitors were down 40% between 2011-12