The challenge of natural hazards: Natural hazards - Christchuch (HIC Case Study) Flashcards
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Key info
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- 22nd February 2011
- Conservative plate boundary
- 6.3 Richter scale
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Primary effects
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- 185 people died, 6659 major injuries
- 10 000 homes damaged, 3500 homes demolished, power outages, the port was damaged and many buildings collapsed.
- Water supplies and communications/roads were disrupted
- Liquefaction caused the ground to sink in places
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Secondary effects
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- Schools were shut
- Many businesses remained closed
- Christchurch couldn’t host 5 Rugby World Cup matches
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Immediate responses
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- International aid was provided (around $6-7 million).
- Aid workers from charities such as the Red Cross came to help.
- Areas were zoned to assess damage.
- 300 Australian police officers were flown in.