Kaikoura NZ Earthquake Flashcards
Is Kaikoura a HIC or LIC?
HIC
Magnitude?
7.8, same as Nepal
When did the earthquake happen?
14th November 2016
How many people died?
2
How many people were injured?
50
How many people were displaced/required a temporary house?
60
What was the cost of the earthquake?
$8.5bn
What was the damage of road infrastructure?
200km of Road
What was the damage of rail infrastructure?
190km of Rail
How many landslides occurred?
100,000
What was the effect on Agriculture?
10 Farms evacuated due to flooding
Was there a Tsunami? What was it’s size?
Yes, 5m tall
How were vulnerable people supported?
200 People evacuated by helicopter
How was infrastructure supported immediately?
Warships brought food, water and supplies
How much funding was provided by the council?
$5.4m