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1
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When was the Christchurch earthquake?

A

2011

2
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What was the magnitude of the EQ?

A

7.1 in 2010, 6.3 in 2011 along a previously unknown fault

3
Q

How many were killed and how?

A

185 and mainly from building collapse

4
Q

What contributed towards significant infrastructure damage, particularly to older buildings?

A

Liquefaction

5
Q

How much economic loss did Christchurch see?

A

$12bn, 3rd most expensive in history

6
Q

What is stage 1 of the Park model?

A

Modifying the cause and event

7
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What is stage 2 of the Park model?

A

Hazardous event

8
Q

What is stage 3 of the Park model?

A

Search, rescue and care

9
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What is stage 4 of the Park model?

A

Relief and rehabilitation period - may include outside help (national or international)

10
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What is stage 5 of the Park model?

A

Nature of recovery related to:

  • the need to reduce vulnerability
  • the need to restore the normality as soon as possible
11
Q

What is the Park model summarised?

A
  • pre-disaster
  • relief
  • rehabilitation
  • reconstruction
12
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What is resilience?

A

The efficient ability to resist, cope, adapt and then recover from natural hazards in a reasonable amount of time

13
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Name some examples that can affect resilience

A
  • the nature of the damage (e.g. liquefaction)
  • the quickness of the event - to what extent were people unaware
  • government relationships with other countries
  • amount of economic damage
  • speed of research and engineering practicality