hic earthquake (new zealand) Flashcards
1
Q
where did the HIC earthquake hit
When did the HIC earthquake hit
A
The HIC earthquake hit Christchurch in New Zealand in 2011
2
Q
explain the causes of earthquakes in new zealand
A
At the conservative margin, plates slide past each other causing friction and pressure then the energy created is released in the form of an earthquake
At destructive margins, the plates collide with each other and the oceanic plate subducts into the magma causing friction and pressure then the energy created is released in the form of an earthquake
3
Q
what were the effects of the earthquake that hit Christchurch in 2011
A
primary effects
- 181 deaths
- water and sewage pipes broken
- rubble blocking streets
- 2000 injured
secondary effects
- businesses closed
- schools closed
4
Q
what were the responses to the earthquake that hit Christchurch in 2011
A
immediate responses
- hospitals organised medical teams
- firefighters rescuing people
- 4/5 electricity restored in 5 days
long term responses
- created zones of danger = decreased risk to public
- rebuild the red zone
- temporary housing + business premises provided
- water of sewage restored by August
