New Zealand Case Study Eq

Question 1

What was the magnitude of the New Zealand earthquake in 2016?

Answer 1

7.8 magnitude

Question 2

How far was the earthquake from Christchurch?

Answer 2

95 km

Question 3

What were the primary effects of the earthquake?

Answer 3

2 people died, 50 people were injured, 60 people needed emergency housing, and there was $8.5 billion in damage.

Question 4

What were the secondary effects of the earthquake?

Answer 4

100,000 landslides blocked roads and railways, a landslide blocked the Clarence River causing flooding, and a tsunami was triggered leaving debris up to 250m inland.

Question 5

What immediate responses were taken after the earthquake?

Answer 5

A tsunami warning was issued, power was restored within hours, temporary water supplies were set up, and other countries sent food and medicine.

Question 6

What were the long-term responses to the earthquake?

Answer 6

$5.3 million from District Council for repairs and rebuilding, road and railway routes repaired within 2 years, a relief fund set up to provide basic supplies, and new water pipes designed to not break were installed.