New Zealand Earthquake case study Flashcards
(13 cards)
What was the magnitude of the Christchurch earthquake?
6.3 on the Richter Scale
How deep was the Christchurch earthquake?
4.99 km deep
What type of tectonic margin caused the Christchurch earthquake?
Conservative margin between the Pacific Plate and the Australasian Plate
What was the duration of the Christchurch earthquake?
10 seconds
What were the secondary effects of the Christchurch earthquake? (List at least three)
- Five Rugby World Cup matches were cancelled
- Schools were closed for two weeks
- 1/5 of the population migrated from the city
- Many businesses were closed for a long time
- Two large aftershocks struck less than four months later
- Economists estimated recovery would take 50 to 100 years
- 80% of respondents reported significant changes in their lives
What was one immediate response to the Christchurch earthquake?
Around $6-7 million of international aid was provided
Which organization provided aid workers to Christchurch after the earthquake?
The Red Cross and other charities
How many Australian police officers flew into Christchurch after the earthquake?
More than 300
What was provided to 30,000 residents after the earthquake?
Chemical toilets
What was one long-term response to the Christchurch earthquake?
Construction of around 10,000 affordable homes
By when was water and sewage restored after the Christchurch earthquake?
By August 2011
Fill in the blank: The New Zealand government provided _______ housing after the earthquake.
temporary
True or False: The Christchurch earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
False
