Christchurch-MEDC Case Study Flashcards
When did the earthquake occur?
12.51pm 22nd February 2011
Where is Christchurch located?
South Island, New Zealand
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
6.3 on the Richter Scale
How far away was the epicentre from New Zealand?
10km south east
Hw deep was the focus?
5km
How many people were killed?
181
How many buildings were destroyed/damaged?
Over half, more than 100,000 homes/buildings
What happened to the Canterbury television tower?
It collapsed, killing 85 people.
What happened to the power and telephone lines?
They were knocked out
What were the primary effects of the earthquake?
181 people were jkilled Half of all buildings in Christchurch destroyed Canterbury tower collapsed Loss of power and clean water Schools closed
What were the secondary effects?
Money was lost as businesses were closed until they were confirmed safe.
Buildings took months to be repaired..
Insurance claims were made by the businesses and residents.
The cost of reconstruction was £13 billion.
10,00 people migrated away from Christchurch.
What was the cost of reconstruction?
£13 billlion
How many people migrated away from Christchurch?
10,000
What were the short term responses?
The military and emergency services were mobilised.
Australia provided special support.
What were the long term responses?
The government set up the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority to coordinate the reconstruction of Christchurch (cost £13 billion).
The city was divided into 4 zones depending on how badly effected they were.
