Christchurch, New Zealand Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
A
6.0
2
Q
What plate boundary is New Zealand located on?
A
Australian and Pacific plate
3
Q
Give three primary effects
A
2,000 people injured
185 people died
164 seriously injured
4
Q
Give three secondary effects
A
Loss of tourism
Landslides
Missed education
5
Q
Give three responses
A
27,000 chemical toilets flown in
Electricity restored to 80% of housing within 5 days
Full emergency plan within 2 hours
