Earthquake Case Study Flashcards
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Earthquake case study
Christchurch New Zealand
When was it
February 2011
Where was is
10km west of Christchurch
How long it last
10 seconds
What was the ricter rating
6.3
How shallow was the focus
4.99km
What are the primary effects
Death, injurie, buildings destroyed
How many dead
185
Injured ??
3129
How much damaged caused
$28 billion damage
How much property damage
100,000
How many demolished
10,000
pipes ??
Water and sewage pipes broke and caused disease
Primary effect on the cathedral
Cathedral spire collapsed
How many people in temporary housing
2200
Social secondary effect
80% people voted and said life changed significantly after it
1/5 population migrated
School closed 2 weeks
5 rugby World Cup matches cancelled
Economic secondary effect
Businesses closed = economic losses
Gona take 50-100 yrs for NZ economy to recover
Environmental secondary effect
2 aftershocks hit 4 months after
Environmental primary effect
Liquefaction = road and buildings collapsed
Immediate response for people
30,000 residents were provided with chemical toilets
How much international aid was given (immediate response)
$6-7 mill
What countries provided workers for immediate response
USA, UK, Australia, Taiwan have workers from Red Cross and other charities
What did the Australian police do for immediate response
300 police officers flew over 3 days after to enforce rules
Long term responses
Gov gave temp houses
10 000 affordable houses built
August 2011 water and sewage pipes restored
NGO’s gave support - Save the children
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority changed laws to planning and regulation laws
