The Canterbury Earthquake: Key Points and Forecasting

The Canterbury Earthquake: Key Points and Forecasting

Date Published: 
December 2010

The aim of this document is to provide an overview of the crime, crash, environmental, social, legal and logistical developments since the earthquake of 4 September 2010 until 25 September 2010 (three weeks).

This document will also outline the short (three months), medium (six months) and long (one to two years) term emerging risks, patterns and trends. A brief overview of the police response to the disaster is also provided.