Chapter 2 - Comparing Italy And Nepal Earthquakes Flashcards
What are Italy and Nepals incomes like
Italy has a high income whereas Nepal has a low income
What were the magnitudes like
Italy was 6.3 and Nepal 7.8
When did the earthquakes strike
3.32am and 12:50am
How many were left homeless
67,500 in Italy and 1 million in Nepal
How many hospitals were damaged
1 in Italy and 26 in Nepal
What were the costs of damage
In Italy 1.1 billion and 5.15 billion in Nepal
How much aid was given
$552.9 million from EU in Italy and $274 million from EU in Nepal
How does depth of focus affect the different affects and responsible
The shallower the focus the more energy to cause damage
How does population density affect different effects and responses
The more people the more potential risk of injuries and fatalities
How does building density affect the effects and responses
The more buildings the greater the likelihood some will collapse
Tell me some other factors that can affect different effects and responses
The plate margins - some are more destructive
The closer to the epicentre the greater the magnitude will be
The more training so the public and emergency services know what to do reduces casualties
The type of event eg tsunamis or avalanches in secondary effects can cause further devastation
