Chapter 1 - Case Study: Pinatubo Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Mount Pinatubo located?
A
It is found on the island of Luzan in the Philippines. It is on a destructive plate boundary.
2
Q
What were the primary impacts of the Pinatubo eruption?
A
. 847 people were killed . Electricity went off . $700 million in Damage . 1.2 million people lost their Home . Water was contaminated . Communications were lost
3
Q
What were the secondary impacts of the Pinatubo eruption?
A
. The economy had fallen
. 650,000 workers lost their jobs
. Many were homeless, some even became refugees
. People got sick due to the contaminated water
4
Q
How did people respond to the eruption and how did they manage Pinatubo?
A
. 75,000 people were evacuated by the U.S Air Force
. Evacuation camps were built for the refugees
. Alert systems were put in place to warn them of eruptions
