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Earthquake Case Study Flashcards

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Earthquake case study

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Christchurch New Zealand

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When was it

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February 2011

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Where was is

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10km west of Christchurch

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How long it last

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10 seconds

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What was the ricter rating

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6.3

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How shallow was the focus

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4.99km

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What are the primary effects

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Death, injurie, buildings destroyed

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How many dead

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185

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Injured ??

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3129

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How much damaged caused

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$28 billion damage

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How much property damage

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100,000

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How many demolished

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10,000

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pipes ??

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Water and sewage pipes broke and caused disease

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Primary effect on the cathedral

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Cathedral spire collapsed

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How many people in temporary housing

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2200

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Social secondary effect

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80% people voted and said life changed significantly after it

1/5 population migrated

School closed 2 weeks

5 rugby World Cup matches cancelled

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Economic secondary effect

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Businesses closed = economic losses

Gona take 50-100 yrs for NZ economy to recover

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Environmental secondary effect

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2 aftershocks hit 4 months after

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Environmental primary effect

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Liquefaction = road and buildings collapsed

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Immediate response for people

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30,000 residents were provided with chemical toilets

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How much international aid was given (immediate response)

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$6-7 mill

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What countries provided workers for immediate response

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USA, UK, Australia, Taiwan have workers from Red Cross and other charities

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What did the Australian police do for immediate response

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300 police officers flew over 3 days after to enforce rules

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Long term responses

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Gov gave temp houses

10 000 affordable houses built

August 2011 water and sewage pipes restored

NGO’s gave support - Save the children

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority changed laws to planning and regulation laws

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