Kaikoura NZ Earthquake Flashcards

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1
Q

Is Kaikoura a HIC or LIC?

A

HIC

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2
Q

Magnitude?

A

7.8, same as Nepal

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3
Q

When did the earthquake happen?

A

14th November 2016

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4
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How many people died?

A

2

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5
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How many people were injured?

A

50

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6
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How many people were displaced/required a temporary house?

A

60

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7
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What was the cost of the earthquake?

A

$8.5bn

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8
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What was the damage of road infrastructure?

A

200km of Road

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9
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What was the damage of rail infrastructure?

A

190km of Rail

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10
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How many landslides occurred?

A

100,000

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11
Q

What was the effect on Agriculture?

A

10 Farms evacuated due to flooding

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12
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Was there a Tsunami? What was it’s size?

A

Yes, 5m tall

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13
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How were vulnerable people supported?

A

200 People evacuated by helicopter

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14
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How was infrastructure supported immediately?

A

Warships brought food, water and supplies

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15
Q

How much funding was provided by the council?

A

$5.4m

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16
Q

How long did it take to restore road and rail?

A

2 Years

17
Q

What was built to ensure that infrastructure isn’t damaged again.

A

March 2017, reinforced water pipe.