1A- The Challenge of Natural Hazards (case studies & examples) Flashcards
Case Study: Where did the Italy (HIC) earthquake occur?
L’Aquila, Italy
Case Study: When did the Italy (HIC) earthquake occur?
6th April 2009
Case Study: What was the size of Italy (HIC) earthquake?
6.3 on the moment magnitude
Case Study: Name 5 primary effects of the Italy (HIC) earthquake
- Around 300 deaths, mostly from collapsed buildings
- 1500 people were injured
- Tens of thousands of buildings were damaged or destroyed
- Over 60,000 people were made homeless
- A bridge near the town of Fossa collapsed and a water pipe was broken near town of Paganica
Case Study: Name 4 secondary effects of the Italy (HIC) earthquake
- Aftershocks hampered recuse efforts and caused more damage
- Fires in some collapsed buildings caused more damage
- Electricity and phone services were interrupted though most were repaired within a day
- Broken water pipe near town of Paganica caused a landslide
Case Study: Name 4 immediate responses to the Italy (HIC) earthquake
- Camps were set up for people made homeless, providing water, food and medial care
- Cranes and diggers were used to remove rubble
- Ambulances, fire engines and army were sent to rescue survivors
- Money was provided by government to pay rent, and gas and electricity bills were suspended
- Free mobile phones and SIM cards were provided for people who had lost their homes
Case Study: Name 3 long-term responses to the Italy (HIC) earthquake
- New settlements were built to accommodate over 20,000 residents who used to live in damaged city centre
- Most of city centre is being rebuilt but there have been criticisms over delays
- An investigation was set up into why modern buildings weren’t built to withstand earthquakes
Case Study: Where did the Pakistan (LIC) earthquake occur?
Kashmir, Pakistan
Case Study: When did the Pakistan (LIC) earthquake occur?
8th October, 2005
Case Study: What was the size of Pakistan (LIC) earthquake?
7.6 on moment magnitude scale
Case Study: Name 5 primary effects of the Pakistan (LIC) earthquake
- Around 80,000 deaths, mostly from collapsed buildings
- Hundreds of thousands of buildings were damaged or destroyed, including whole villages
- Around 3 million people were made homeless
- Tens of thousands of people were injured
- Water pipelines and electricity lines were broken, cutting of supply
Case Study: Name 3 secondary effects of the Pakistan (LIC) earthquake
- Landslides buried buildings and people & blocked access to roads (and cut off water supplies, electricity supplies and telephone lines)
- Freezing winter conditions shortly after earthquake = casualties & recuse and rebuilding operations were difficult
- Diarrhoea and other diseases spread due to little clean water
Case Study: Name 3 immediate responses of the Pakistan (LIC) earthquake
- Tents, blankets and medical supplies were distributed - it took up to a month for them to reach most areas
- International aid and equipment such as helicopters and rescue dogs were brought in BUT help didn’t reach many
areas for days or weeks - Many people had to be rescued by hand without any equipment or help from emergency services
Case Study: Name 3 long-term responses of the Pakistan (LIC) earthquake
- Aid was given to rebuild schools and government money was given to people to rebuild their homes
- 40,000 people from one destroyed town have been
relocated to new settlement - However, many people had to use government money to buy food:
- After 3 years, thousands of people were still living in temporary tents
- Some schools were still not rebuilt 10 years after earthquake with pupils being taught outside
Case Study: Where did Hurricane Katrina strike?
Struck Mississippi & Louisiana, USA