Case Studies for Tectonics Flashcards
When was the L’Aquila, Italy earthquake?
2009
When was the Gorka, Nepal earthquake?
2015
Primary effects of the L’Aquila earthquake.
308 killed.
Almost $12 million damage
10,000 - 15,000 buildings collapsed, including a National Museum, several university buildings and a hospital.
67,500 made homeless
Secondary effects of the L’Aquila earthquake
Landslides damaged housing and transport
House prices and rent increased
Some of city cornered off, reducing business.
Burst water pipeline caused a mudflow.
Primary effects of the Nepal Earthquake.
8,841 died.
1 million made homeless
UNESCO heritage site destroyed
$5 billion damage.
International airport congested as aid arrived.
7,000 schools and 26 hospitals destroyed
Secondary effects of the Nepal earthquake
Tourism employment and income declined.
Landslides and avalanches on Mount Everest killed 19 people.
Landslide blocked river so people evacuated in case of flooding. Blocked roads slowed aid.
Rice seed ruined, food shortages and income loss.
Immediate responses to the L’Aquila earthquake
Free mobile calls
10,000 sheltered at hotels, 40,000 tents given.
$550 million raised from EU Solidarity Fund .
Dog units searched for survivors.
Long-term responses to the L’Aquila earthquake
Torch-lit procession with Catholic mass every year.
No taxes for residents during 2010.
Students university fees waived and received free public transport.
Immediate responses to the Nepal earthquake
Free telephone calls.
International help requested.
500,000 tens provided.
Rescues from avalanches on Mount Everest made by helicopter.
UN and World Health organisation sent medical supplies to the worst affected districts.
Field hospitals set up.
Long-term responses to the Nepal earthquake
$247 million aid money committed to recovery. Lakes and river valleys cleared of landslide material to avoid flooding.
Stricter building controls enforced.
New trekking routes on Mount Everest opened.
