New Zealand (HIC) earthquake case study

Question 1

When did this earthquake occur?

Answer 1

Feb 2011

Question 2

Describe the plate boundary through the south island of new Zealand.

Answer 2

Destructive plate boundary between the Australian and the Pacific

Question 3

describe the location of New Zealand

Answer 3

East of Australia, Southern Hemisphere, Australasia

Question 4

How many people died?

Answer 4

181 people died

Question 5

Name another social impact of the earthquake.

Answer 5

80% of Christchurch left without electricity

Question 6

List some economic impacts of the earthquake.

Answer 6

Christchurch couldn’t host rugby world cup matches, businesses put out of action for long periods

Question 7

Liquefaction was an impact of the earthquake; explain what it is and what impacts it had.

Answer 7

Liquefaction is when the soil behaves like liquid when a lot of pressure is put on it. It flooded hotels - economic . Car sank - social, economic. This is an environmental impact also.

Question 8

How did New Zealand respond directly after the earthquake?

Answer 8

They responded quickly - a response plan was in place within 2 hours

Question 9

List some responses to the earthquake.

Answer 9

27 000 chemical toilets flown into the area, temporary housing provided

Question 10

Water and Sewage was restored for all by…

Answer 10

August