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Where did the earthquake occur?
Kaikoura, New Zealand
The location is significant due to its geological features.
When did the earthquake happen?
14th November 2016
This date marks a significant geological event.
What type of tectonic activity was involved in the earthquake?
Subduction and sliding past
The Pacific Plate is subducting beneath the Australian Plate.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
7.8
This magnitude indicates a major earthquake.
What were the primary impacts of the earthquake?
- 2 people died
- 50 people injured
- Tens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed
- 60 people needed emergency housing
- Total cost of damage around 8.5 billion
- Over 200km of road destroyed
- Over 190km of rail line destroyed
- Communications, water, sewerage, and power supplies cut off
The impacts highlight the severity of the disaster.
What secondary events were triggered by the earthquake?
- Up to 100,000 landslides
- Major landslide blocked Clarence River
- Major flooding and evacuation of ten farms
- Generated a tsunami with waves of 5m
- Debris left up to 250m inland
These events compounded the effects of the earthquake.
What immediate responses were taken after the earthquake?
- Tsunami warning issued
- Residents moved to higher ground
- Hundreds housed in emergency shelters
- 200 vulnerable people evacuated by helicopter
- Power restored within hours
- Temporary water supplies set up
- International warships sent with supplies
These responses were critical for immediate safety and relief efforts.
What long-term impacts resulted from the earthquake?
- 5.3 million funding for rebuilding
- Most road and rail routes repaired within 2 years
- Mayoral earthquake relief fund established
- Donations received globally
- Permanent water main laid designed to withstand future earthquakes
Long-term recovery efforts are essential for rebuilding community infrastructure.
