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How many deaths were there in the Christchurch earthquake of 2011?
185
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How many injuries were sustained in the Christchurch earthquake of 2011?
2000
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What part of the Christchurch cathedral collapsed during the earthquake?
The
spire
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What happened to many businesses in Christchurch as a secondary effect of the earthquake?
They
closed
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What happened to schools in Christchurch after the earthquake?
They
closed
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What type of damage did many modern buildings in Christchurch sustain?
Undamage
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What utilities were disrupted due to the earthquake?
Water
and
sewage
pipes
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Approximately what fraction of electricity was restored in the immediate response?
4/5
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How many days did it take to restore electricity?
5
days
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How much was paid in insurance claims?
$898
million
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By what month were water and sewage services restored?
August
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How were medical services organised?
Hospitals organised
medical teams
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What kind of teams were established?
Temporary
housing and
business premises
teams
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How many Australian police officers were sent to provide earthquake relief?
300
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What plate margin was it on?
Conservative