Geography Case Study - New Zealand Earthquake

• Describe the earthquake that occurred in New Zealand 2011

  • 6.3 magnitude
  • 6 miles south east of Christchurch
  • 3.1 mile focus
• What is New Zealand's GDP per capita?

  $48,000
• What is the estimated cost of New Zealand's earthquake?

  $44 Billion
• What were the primary effects of New Zealand's earthquake?

  • 181 killed
  • 2,000 injured
  • Water + Sewage pipes damaged
  • Liquification of the ground
  • 80% of Christchurch without electricity
• What were the secondary effects on New Zealand's earthquake?

  • Businesses put out of action
  • Damage to roads
  • Mental effects
  • Christchurch could no longer host the rugby world cup and lost benefits
• What were the short term responses of New Zealand's earthquake?

  • $5 million from Australia
  • USA + UK sent search and rescue teams
  • 30,000 chemical toilets
  • Farmy army
• What were the long term responses of New Zealand's earthquake?

  • $898 million in building claims
  • Provided temporary housing
  • Water + Sewage restored by August
  • 80% of roads repaired by August