1.3 Park Model

Question 1

Park Model

Answer 1

A model with that describes 4 stages of a tectonic hazard event: Pre-disaster, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction.

Question 2

Pre-Disaster Stage

Answer 2

Modifying the cause of the event, trying to minimise vulnerability.

Question 3

Relief Stage

Answer 3

The hazardous event happens and the initial search and rescue of people begins, this stage could also include help from national/international players.

Question 4

Rehabilitation Stage

Answer 4

Continue support from national/international players, but the area also begins to modify the loss through the means of things like aid, temporary housing and services.

Question 5

Reconstruction Stage

Answer 5

The permanent rebuilding of society’s physical and social infrastructure, during the rebuilding the area aims to reduce their vulnerability if things were to happen again and restoring vulnerability.

Question 6

Christchurch EQ

Answer 6

2011, magnitude 7.1 followed by 6.3 on a previously unknown fault, 185 killed from mainly building collapse, significant liquefaction and infrastructure damage and $12 billion in losses (world’s 3rd most expensive).

Question 7

Why Does Development Make Recovery Complex?

Answer 7

Differences in wealth reduces C2C.
Import engineers but region could be remote delaying shit.
Leaving behind indigenous traditions (Dhajji Dewari)
Corruption is more likely so mans are less likely to help.

Question 8

Why Don’t Development Matter

Answer 8

Sometimes magnitude is just too high.
Less developed countries can still rely on loans and NGOs.
UN helps bare man

Question 9

Resilience

Answer 9

The ability to resist, recover and adapt efficiently from natural hazards/disasters.

Question 10

Factors Affecting Resilience

Answer 10

Awareness Of Event
Political Relations/Technological Advancements
Nature Of Damage/Amount Of Economic Damage
Insurance