Geography Case Studies Flashcards
(8 cards)
3 primary effects of the Christchurch earthquake (2013)
• Total of 185 people died in the quake
• 80% of the city without electricity
• 6600 people suffered minor injuries
3 secondary effects of the Christchurch earthquake (2013)
• 10 600 people moved away from Christchurch after event causing population
• 6600 people suffered minor injuries
• 1240 buildings in the city centre had to be
over 4000 homes being unusable
• City couldn’t host any fixtures in 2011 rugby loss tourism and income
3 short term response for the Christchurch earthquake (2013)
- aid money sent from around the world
- chemical toilets were provided for 30,000 residents
- “farmy army” of 800 farmers brought their equipment to help clean up the city
3 long terms response for Christchurch earthquake (2013)
- all water and sewage were restored by august
- city centre was categorised into 4 colour coded zones which showed extent of damage and allowed for coordinated response
- government ensured all damaged homes were kept watertight
3 primary effects of the Nepal earthquake (2015)
- 8632 people were killed immediately
- 14500 were left with injuries
- 45000 classrooms damaged
3 secondary effects of the Nepal earthquake (2015)
- 2.8 million people were made homeless
- 1.1 million children will be denied access to an education
- tourism was reduced due to damage to heritage sites and closing of Everest
3 short term responses of Nepal earthquake (2015)
- people dig with their bare hands and try and find loved ones
- 15000 temporary learning centres installed
- rescue teams with equipment sent from USA,UK,Pakistan,Germany and India
3 long term responses of Nepal earthquake (2015)
- Asian development bank have $200 million to help the rebuilding process
- medical terms active and are educating people in how to respond in future
- new national building codes have been created and are starting to be enforced
