case studies! Flashcards
1
Q
outline the events of the hic earthquake case study
A
l’aquila, italy
- 308 killed and 1.5k injured
- US$11,434 million damage
- 67,500 homeless
- 10-15000 building collapsed (including museums and landmarks)
- landslides and rockfalls
- mudflow caused by a burst pipe
- house prices and rent increased
- some of the city centre was cordoned off
2
Q
outline the events of the lic earthquake case study
A
gorka, nepal
- 8,841 died
- 16,800 injured
- 1 million made homeless
- 7000 schools and 26 hospitals were destroyed
- international airport congested as aid arrived
- landslide and avalanche killed 19
- tourism employment and income declined
- rice seed ruined, causing food shortages and income loss
