Tectonics 1.3 - Park Model (Christchurch)

What was the magnitude of the first earthquake that hit Christchurch in 2010?

• 6.3

• 7.1

• 8.2

• 5.8

How many people were killed in the Christchurch earthquake of 2011, mainly due to building collapse?

• 185

• 150

• 200

• 220

What was one of the significant effects of the Christchurch earthquakes on the infrastructure?

• Widespread fires

• Significant liquefaction leading to infrastructure damage

• Complete destruction of road networks

• No significant damage to infrastructure

Where did the financial loss from the Christchurch earthquakes rank in terms of expense in history?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What is the focus of Stage 1 in Park's Model – the Disaster Response Curve?

• Search, rescue, and care

• Modifying the cause and event

• Permanent rebuilding of physical and social infrastructure

• Relief and rehabilitation period

During which stage of the disaster response does the use of vulnerability strategies occur?

• Pre-disaster

• Stage 2: Hazardous event

• Stage 4: Relief and rehabilitation period

• Stage 5: Nature of recovery

What does Stage 5 of the disaster response curve emphasize the need for?

• The need to reduce vulnerability

• The need for search, rescue, and care

• The need for temporary housing and services

• The need for modifying the cause and event

According to Park's Model, what is the duration of the 'Relief' phase?

• Hours to days

• Days to weeks

• Weeks to years

• Years to decades

What is the primary goal during the 'Reconstruction' phase in Park's Model?

• Search, rescue, and care

• Modifying the cause and event

• Permanent rebuilding of physical and social infrastructure

• Use of vulnerability strategies

What are the 4 stages of the Park Model?

• Pre-disaster, Relief, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction

• Warning, Impact, Aftermath, Recovery

• Preparation, Response, Recovery, Mitigation

• Alert, Evacuation, Assistance, Restoration