Local Scale Event - Christchurch Earthquake 2010 Flashcards
When did the principle event strike New Zealand?
4th September 2010
Where was the epicentre located?
Earthquakes epicentre was located 40km west of Christchurch
Where was the focus located?
Focus was 5km beneath the surface
Along what plate did the earthquake occur?
Earthquakes occur along a conservative margin between the Pacific plate and the Australasian plate
How many people were killed?
185
How many people were injured?
3000
How many properties were damaged?
100000
What were the primary impacts of the Christchurch earthquake?
- 185 people killed
- 3000 people injured
- 100,000 properties damaged
- Liquefaction destroyed many roads and buildings
What were the secondary impacts of the Christchurch earthquake?
- 5 Rugby World Cup matches were cancelled
- Schools were closed for two weeks
- Estimated 50 to 100 years for New Zealand’s economy to recover
- 80% of respondents to the opposed event survey stated that their lives had changed significantly since the earthquake
How many Rugby World Cup matches were cancelled?
5
How long were schools shut for?
2 weeks
How much international aid was provided?
$6-7million
What were the short term responses of the Christchurch earthquake?
- $6-7million of international aid was provided
- Red Cross supplied aid workers
- 300 Australian police officers flew to Christchurch three days after the earthquake
What were the long term responses of the Christchurch earthquake?
- Construction of around 10,000 affordable homes
- Water and sewage restored by August 2011
- Save the Children provided support
- Created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
