Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake: HIC

• Where and when did the Christchurch earthquake occur?

  Christchurch, New Zealand, on 22nd February 2011 at 12:51 PM.
• What caused the Christchurch earthquake?

  It occurred on a conservative plate boundary between the Pacific and Australasian Plates
• What were the primary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?

  • 185 deaths

  • 3,000 major injuries

  • 100,000 properties damaged

  • 10,000 demolished

  • Water and sewage pipes damaged
• What were the secondary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?

  • Liquefaction causing ground instability

  • $28 billion in damage

  • 1/5th of residents migrated

  • PTSD in many residents

  • 5 Rugby World Cup matches cancelled
• What were the immediate responses to the Christchurch earthquake?

  • $6–7 million in aid

  • Red Cross aid workers

  • Global rescue teams

  • 300 Australian police helped

  • 30,000 chemical toilets provided
• What were the long-term responses to the Christchurch earthquake?

  • 10,000 affordable homes built

  • Water/sewage restored by Aug 2011

  • Temporary housing by the government

  • NGOs (e.g., Save the Children) support

  • Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority established