Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand, February 2011

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  • Created on: 21-02-21 17:32
What was New Zealand HDI ?
0.91
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How far away was the epicentre from Christchurch’s CBD ?
6km
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How deep was the focus ?
5km
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Was an aftershock of what Earthquake ?
Darfield Earthquake
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How many people died ?
182 people of 15 nationalities
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How many people were injured?
6000
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80% of what was damaged
Water and sewage systems
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What percentage of buildings in the city centre were damaged?
Over 40%
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What building collapsed due to liquefaction?
Canterbury tv building
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How much did the damage cost ?
$20 billion
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How long were schools closed ?
2 weeks
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How long did the national state of emergency last ?
5 days
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How many buildings were earthquake proof ?
Some
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How long was the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority set up for ?
5 years
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What happened to interest rates ?
They were cut to encourage spending
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Value of international aid ?
$6-7 million
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When was the cardboard cathedral finished?
6th August 2013
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Encouraged foreigners with what jobs to move there ?
Construction
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How far away was the epicentre from Christchurch’s CBD ?

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6km

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How deep was the focus ?

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Was an aftershock of what Earthquake ?

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How many people died ?

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