The Christchurch EarthquakeThe Christchurch Earthquake
A Case Study
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Streaming Video, 2013
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Streaming Video, 2013
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The 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand was devastating for the city's residents and the surrounding landscape. This program presents an in-depth case study of the event, focusing on both the science behind it and its social impact. Using firsthand accounts from seismology experts, emergency response leaders, rebuilding and reconstruction co-coordinators, and local people, the video explains what causes earthquakes, their effects on the environment and on society, and ways a community can prepare for quakes.
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