Kaikoura NZ Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Is Kaikoura a HIC or LIC?
A
HIC
2
Q
Magnitude?
A
7.8, same as Nepal
3
Q
When did the earthquake happen?
A
14th November 2016
4
Q
How many people died?
A
2
5
Q
How many people were injured?
A
50
6
Q
How many people were displaced/required a temporary house?
A
60
7
Q
What was the cost of the earthquake?
A
$8.5bn
8
Q
What was the damage of road infrastructure?
A
200km of Road
9
Q
What was the damage of rail infrastructure?
A
190km of Rail
10
Q
How many landslides occurred?
A
100,000
11
Q
What was the effect on Agriculture?
A
10 Farms evacuated due to flooding
12
Q
Was there a Tsunami? What was it’s size?
A
Yes, 5m tall
13
Q
How were vulnerable people supported?
A
200 People evacuated by helicopter
14
Q
How was infrastructure supported immediately?
A
Warships brought food, water and supplies
15
Q
How much funding was provided by the council?
A
$5.4m
