new Zealand case study Flashcards
1
Q
new Zealand location
A
- oceana
- Pacific Ocean
- south east of Australia
- south for the tropic of capricorn
2
Q
cause of earthquake
A
conservative plate boundary rubbing together creating friction
3
Q
key facts of earthquake
(time, date, deaths, magnitude)
A
- midnight
- November 2016
- 2 deaths
- magnitude of 7.8
4
Q
primary effects
A
- buildings collapse
- deaths
- electricity cut off
- roads damaged
5
Q
secondary effects
A
- landslide and tsunami
- busnisses damaged
- homelessness
- shortage of water
- psychological trauma
6
Q
immediate responses
A
- people fleeing from homes
- emergency services of scene
- aid (food and water) airlifted in
7
Q
long term responses
A
- rebuilding and earthquake proof
- restrain fishing and tourism
- roads cleared from landslides
