Epicentre - 10km away from Christchurch
Focus - 5km (shallow)
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Plate margin
North is destructive subduction
South is conservative
Between Indo-Australian and Pacific plates
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Primary Effects
-181 people died
-Buildings, roads, bridges severely damaged
-Liquefaction
-Christchurch Cathedral lost its spire
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Secondary effects
-Land damaged by liquefaction could not be built on again
-Caused many buildings to be demolished as they were unsafe
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Immediate responses
-Search and rescue team helped
-Emergency response plan in place within 2 hours
-Army helped with evacuation, providing food and water
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Long term responses
-Restoration of electricity, telephone wires, water supply
-Fundraising for victims
-Clearing up debris and rebuilding
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The 3 Ps:
-Prediction
-Protection
-Preparation
-Seismometers located around NZ
-Strict building regulations to limit damage to buildings
-Emergency response plan in place ; quick
-Well educated - drills, good public info
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