christchurch Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
how many deaths
A
185
2
Q
maginitude
A
6.2 on the ritcher scale at a depth on 5km
3
Q
location
A
10km southeast of the city of christchurch
4
Q
primary effects
A
80% of the city without electricity
6600 people suffered minor injuries
water and sewage pipes damaged
5
Q
secondary effects
A
10600 people moved away
1240 buildings had to be demolished
small businesses put of of action
6
Q
short term responses
A
aid money from around the world
government declared a state of emergency
7
Q
long term responses
A
all sewage and water was restored
Government ensured all water homes were kept under tight
