christchurch 2011

    Cards (15)

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