Earthquake Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Earthquake case study
A
Christchurch New Zealand
2
Q
When was it
A
February 2011
3
Q
Where was is
A
10km west of Christchurch
4
Q
How long it last
A
10 seconds
5
Q
What was the ricter rating
A
6.3
6
Q
How shallow was the focus
A
4.99km
7
Q
What are the primary effects
A
Death, injurie, buildings destroyed
8
Q
How many dead
A
185
9
Q
Injured ??
A
3129
10
Q
How much damaged caused
A
$28 billion damage
11
Q
How much property damage
A
100,000
12
Q
How many demolished
A
10,000
13
Q
pipes ??
A
Water and sewage pipes broke and caused disease
14
Q
Primary effect on the cathedral
A
Cathedral spire collapsed
15
Q
How many people in temporary housing
A
2200