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When was the earthquake |
22nd February 2011 |
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Cause of the earthquake |
Sits on a destructive plate boundary between the Australian and Pacific plate. |
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Primary effects |
185 deaths 1500-2000 injured Over half of the buildings damaged, water and sewage pipes damaged. Iconic cathedral spire fell down |
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Secondary effects |
Businesses out of action Unemployment and income loss Schools shared classrooms Loss of income form tourism Cost of roads to repair . |
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Immediate responses |
Help from Australia brought food, water and medical supplies Emergency services searched for and rescued people Local people helped each other |
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Immediate responses |
Help from Australia brought food, water and medical supplies Emergency services searched for and rescued people Local people helped each other |
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Long term responses |
Foreign aid sent from HIC’s Careful rebuilding of the city earthquake proof designs Tourism and business restored |
