Tectonic Hazards: Christchurch Flashcards
1
Q
What caused the earthquake?
A
Conservative between oceanic and continental crusts
2
Q
What magnitude was the earthquake?
A
6.3 magnitude, 5 km deep focus
3
Q
Immediate social effects?
A
- 185 people killed
- 3000 injured + 7000 minor injuries
- 10,000 properties demolished
4
Q
Secondary social effects?
A
- 2000 people in temporary housing
- schools closed for two weeks
- 1/5 of the population migrated from the city
5
Q
Primary economic impacts?
A
-$28 billion of damage
6
Q
Secondary economic impacts?
A
- many businesses closed for extended periods of time
- Five Rugby World Cup matches cancelled
- it is expected it will take 50-100 years for New Zealand’s economy to recover
7
Q
Immediate responses?
A
- $6-7 million of international aid
- 30,000 residents provided with chemical toilets
- red cross and other charities supplied aid workers
8
Q
Long-term responses?
A
- around 10,000 affordable homes built
- water and sewage restored by late 2011
- NGOs provided support including save the children
