Chile 2010 (HIC) Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Earthquake happen?
A
27th Feb 2010
2
Q
What was the reading on the Richter Scale?
A
8.8
3
Q
Where did it happen and what boundry?
A
Coast of Chile
Destructive Boundary
Tsunami side affect
4
Q
Name 2 primary impacts of Chile EQ?
A
- Cost $30bn
- 500 killed
- 220,000 homes destroyed
5
Q
Name 2 Secondary impacts of the EQ?
A
- 1500km Road Damages
- Several Pacific countries devastated by Tsunami
- Fire at a Chemical Plant in Santiago
6
Q
What were some Short Term Responses?
A
- Appeal raised $60mil
- Power + Water returned within 90% within 10 days
- Within 24hrs route was repaired`
7
Q
What were some Long Term Responses?
A
- Strong Economy allowed them to rebuild
- 4 year recovery plan
- 30 days 200,000 homes rebuilt
8
Q
How effective were these responses?
A
In the Long and Short term very effective as they did not rely on international aid (too much) and restored power + water v. fast and rebuilt homes quickly.
