Tectonics - Case Studies facts and figures

When was the Christchurch Earthquake?

22nd February 2011

What magnitude was the Christchurch earthquake?

6.3

How many deaths did the Christchurch earthquake cause?

185

What was a main response to the Christchurch earthquake?

300 Australian police officers flown in

What is the name of the recovery team set up after the Christchurch earthquake?

CERA - Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

How many vehicles were stranded in the city centre after the Christchurch earthquake?

4,500

When did the Haiti earthquake happen?

12th January 2010

What magnitude was the Haiti earthquake?

7.0

How many deaths did the Haiti earthquake cause?

222,570

How many people were displaced after the Haiti earthquake?

1.3 million

How many cubic metres of rubble was in Port-au-Prince after the Haiti earthquake?

19 million

How many people were left homeless after the Haiti earthquake?

1.5 million

When was the Japan Tsunami?

11th March 2011

What was the highest wave height from the Japan Tsunami?

40 m

How many people died due to the Japan Tsunami?

18,500

What was the cost of damage caused by the Japan Tsunami?

$220 billion USD

When had all the debris been recycled or incinerated from the Japan Tsunami?

2019

What was a major secondary impact of the Japan Tsunami?

Nuclear crisis in Fukushima

When was the Indian Ocean Tsunami?

26th December 2004

What was the highest wave height from the Indian Ocean Tsunami?

51m

What are the estimated deaths caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami?

250,000 - 280,000

How many houses were destroyed by the Indian Ocean Tsunami?

139,000

What did World Vision do to help after the Indian Ocean Tsunami?

Built 12,000 homes, 84 schools and 60 playgrounds

What is a major secondary impact caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami?

1.7 million people were made homeless