New Zealand Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
6.3
2
Q
How many died ?
A
182
3
Q
How many were injured
A
2000
4
Q
Give 2 primary effects
A
Roads and bridges damaged
Christchurch cathedral lost its spire
5
Q
Give 2 secondary effects
A
International airport closed
Landslides
Canterbury television building collapsed
6
Q
Give 2 short term responses
A
27000 chemical toilets flown in
Search and rescue teams from e.g UK, New Zealand, China
7
Q
Give 2 long term responses
A
Strict building codes, limit damage
10,000 houses needed rebuilding
8
Q
When was the earthquake?
A
22nd February 2011
9
Q
Plate boundary?
A
Destructive
