How did the 2011 Christchurch earthquake affect the community?
The Christchurch earthquake caused extensive damage to infrastructure and buildings. Multiple buildings collapsed, and the city was impacted by burst water mains, flooding, liquefaction and power outages. The port was damaged, and many roads cracked.
How much did the Christchurch earthquake cost 2011?
For the insurance sector, the cost from the Christchurch earthquake is currently put at USD 17.2 billion for the February 2011 event and close to USD 25 billion for all three events combined (Swiss Re Economic Research & Consulting).
What were the social impacts of the Christchurch earthquake?
Social and economic 181 people were killed. 2,000 people injured. Damaged sewage pipes contaminated water supplies which increased risk of disease. Businesses were closed for a long time.
How much money was spent on the Christchurch earthquake?
Insurance claims totalled between NZ$2.75 and $3.5 billion, although it is unclear how much cost can be attributed to each of the earthquake events in the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence. The total estimated damage bill was up to $40 billion, making it the fifth-biggest insurance event in the world since 1953.
How long did it take to recover from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake?
It has been five years since a major earthquake hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch, but thousands of residents are still waiting for their homes to be repaired or rebuilt.
How much did it cost to rebuild Christchurch 2011?
After 10 years, Christchurch is no longer, first and foremost, an earthquake-damaged city – but progress to this point has been slow and hard-won. In 2013, the cost of the recovery was put at $40bn; it was likely more. Asked about the missed opportunities of the rebuild, Dalziel laughs.
How did the Christchurch earthquake affect tourism?
The tourism industry suffered significant losses as a consequence of the Canterbury earthquake sequence. The sequence began in September 2010, followed by a significant aftershock in February 2011 that caused an unprecedented and sustained reduction in tourism arrivals to the city of Christchurch and the wider region.