Option D - Christchurch, New Zealand - Earthquake in a HIC Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Christchurch, New Zealand?
A
- Canterbury Region
- South Island
- Pacific Ocean
2
Q
Why is Christchurch a good example for an earthquake in an HIC?
A
- GDP per Capita of $43000
3
Q
On which plate does Christchurch lay on?
A
- Australian and Pacific plate
- conservative plate boundary
4
Q
What magnitude and what depth was the earthquake in Christchurch?
A
- magnitude: 6.2
- 5km underground
5
Q
What were 3 secondary hazards caused by the earthquake in Christchurch?
A
- liquefaction - 400000 tons of slit produced
- slope failure - glaciers breaking off
- tsunami - 3.5 metres high
6
Q
What were the social impacts of the earthquake in Christchurch?
A
- 185 people killed
- 7000 people injured
- 80% of the city was without electricity
- water shortage and contamination
7
Q
What were the economic impacts of the earthquake in Christchurch?
A
- Rugby World Cup could no longer be hosted - loss of tourism and income
- $40 billion cost of rebuild
8
Q
What was the vulnerability of the population in Christchurch?
A
- second most populous city
- population density of 270 people/km2
- in the Ring of Fire
- soft sediment underlies Christchurch
- hilly locations
9
Q
What is vulnerability?
A
- a measure of the extent to which a community or geographical area is likely to be damaged or disrupted, due to its nature or location, by the impact of a hazard
