CS- MEDC Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Christchurch, New Zealand, Epicentre 10km from Christchurch
2
Q
When?
A
22nd February 2011, 12:51PM
3
Q
Magnitude
A
6.3
4
Q
Causes
A
Australian and Pacific plate collision on Destructive boundary.
Shallow earthquake- 5km below surface
5
Q
Effects
A
185 dead, 164 seriously injured
Most died in 2 large building collapses
Number of guests staying in Christchurch dropped by 75%
$40 billion damage to infrastructure, 100,000 homes damaged
Liquefaction- water came to surface, houses flooded
6
Q
Management
A
Geonet earthquake prediction system installed.
Homes no longer built on seismically active ground
$898 million claimed in house insurance
Damaged building labelled with different coloured cards to indicate damage (Red- Demolish, Green- Safe)
