Case Study HIC - Christchurch : 2011

Causes
1. Earthquake struck on 22 February 2011
2. Had a magnitude of 6.3
3. focus was very shallow - 4.99km deep
4. Conservative plate margin
  1. Between Pacific Plate and Australian Plate
Primary Effects
1. 181 people were killed
2. 2,000 people injured
3. Over 50% of the buildings damaged
4. City's cathedral spire collapsed
5. Water and sewage pipes were damaged
Secondary Effects
1. Businesses closed for long periods of time
2. Christchurch couldn't hold the five Rugby World Cip matches
3. Schools closed for 2 weeks due to damage
Short Term Responses
1. International Aid was provided ($6-$7 million)
2. Aid workers from charities came to help
3. Areas zoned to assess damage
4. 300 Australian police officers were flown in
Long Term Responses
1. $898 million in building insurance clai
2. Water and sewage were restored to the city by August 2011
3. Temporary housing was provided

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