Earthquake developed - Christchurch Flashcards
1
Q
Mag and date
Christchurch
A
2011
6.3
New Zealand
2
Q
Social impacts
Christchurch
A
181 deaths
3
Q
Environmental impacts
Christchurch
A
Water and sewage pipes were damaged.
Over 50 per cent of the city’s buildings were damaged.
4
Q
Economic impacts
Christchurch
A
Christchurch couldn’t hold the five Rugby World Cup matches.
$28 billion of damage was caused
5
Q
Responses
Christchurch
A
Around $6-7 million of international aid was provided.
300 Australian police officers flew into Christchurch
6
Q
Vulnerability
Christchurch
A
The February earthquake occurred during lunchtime on a weekday when the CBD was busy, and many buildings were already weakened from the previous quakes.
7
Q
Modify loss, event, vulnerability
Christchurch
A
The Red Cross and other charities supplied aid workers.
