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.
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