Tourism after the Earthquake in Christchurch

1. How did the Christchurch earthquake affect tourism?
2. Is Christchurch on a fault line?
3. How did the Christchurch earthquake affect the economy?
4. What were the effects of the Christchurch earthquake 2011?
5. How much did it cost to repair the damage of the Christchurch earthquake?
6. How does earthquake affect the tourism industry?
7. What damage did the Christchurch earthquake cause?
8. What fault line caused the Christchurch earthquake?
9. Why does Christchurch have so many earthquakes?
10. What happened during the Christchurch earthquake?
11. What were the responses to the Christchurch earthquake?
12. How does an earthquake start?

How did the Christchurch earthquake affect tourism?

Tourism. The overall accommodation capacity of the Canterbury region has decreased since the earthquakes, particularly hotels and backpacker accommodation. International guest nights were down 32 percent in the Canterbury region in September 2011 (compared with September 2010) and domestic visitors down 23 percent.

Is Christchurch on a fault line?

The Christchurch Fault is an active seismic fault running under the city of Christchurch in the middle of New Zealand's South Island. It runs from an area close to Riccarton, under the Central City, through the eastern suburbs off the coast of New Brighton.

How did the Christchurch earthquake affect the economy?

Economic activity in Canterbury fell significantly in the immediate aftermath of both earthquakes as people stayed at home and businesses did not open. Business and consumer confidence declined sharply, including the confidence of those outside Canterbury less directly affected, further dampening economic activity.

What were the effects of the Christchurch earthquake 2011?

The severe shaking, liquefaction and landslides left some 16,000 properties 'severely damaged', More than 90% of properties in Greater Christchurch suffered some damage in either September or February.

How much did it cost to repair the damage of the Christchurch earthquake?

The Reserve Bank currently estimates the total construction cost of the rebuild to be about $40 billion (in 2015 dollars), comprised of slightly more than $16 billion each for residential and commercial construction and around $7 billion for infrastructure.

How does earthquake affect the tourism industry?

How do natural disasters like earthquakes affect tourism? ... “One likely outcome of the earthquake, therefore, will be an increase in demand in other places. For example, the lower South Island and North Island could experience increased demand from international visitors over the coming summer.

What damage did the Christchurch earthquake cause?

The M_w6.2 (M_L6.3) earthquake struck the Canterbury region in the South Island, centred 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) south-east of the centre of Christchurch, the country's second-most populous city. It caused widespread damage across Christchurch, killing 185 people, in the nation's fifth-deadliest disaster.

What fault line caused the Christchurch earthquake?

This earthquake produced a visible rent across the landscape that allowed scientists to directly measure the movement of the longest fault segment, the Greendale Fault.

Why does Christchurch have so many earthquakes?

Earthquakes occur frequently in New Zealand as the country is situated in the collision zone between the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, part of the Pacific Basin Ring of Fire, where many earthquakes and volcanoes occur.

What happened during the Christchurch earthquake?

Civil defence declared a category 3 emergency, the highest possible for a regional disaster. 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.

What were the responses to the Christchurch earthquake?

Responses to reduce the impacts

International aid was provided (around $6 to $7 million). Aid workers from charities such as the Red Cross came to help. 300 Australian police officers were flown in. Temporary housing was provided.

How does an earthquake start?

Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. ... When the rocks break, the earthquake occurs.