Paper 1 - Christchurch Earthquake Flashcards
When did the earthquake happen?
22 February 2011 (12:51pm)
What was the magnitude?
6.3
Where was the epicentre?
10km south east of Christchurch
How deep was the focus?
5km
What was the cause?
Conservative plate boundary where the pacific plate slid past the australian plate
How many people died?
181
How many people were injured?
2000
How many homes were destroyed?
100,000
What proportion of all buildings were destroyed?
Half
How many people died when the 6 storey Canterbury television building collapsed?
85
How many people migrated from Christchurch?
10,000
What sporting event couldn’t Christchurch hold?
5 rugby World Cup matches
What was the cost of reconstruction?
$11 billion
When was water and sewage restored?
August 2011
What was mobilised to help the rescue effort?
The military
How many zones was the city divided into?
4
