chile and nepal Flashcards
What was the date and magnitude of the Chile earthquake ?
27th February 2010
This earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8.
What tectonic plates and what type were involved in the 2010 Chile earthquake?
Nazca and South America
The boundary type was destructive.
How many people were killed in the 2010 Chile earthquake?
500 people
Additionally, 12,000 were injured.
What were some of the primary impacts of the 2010 Chile earthquake?
Destruction of homes, schools, ports, hospitals
Specifically, 220,000 homes, 4,500 schools, 53 ports, and 56 hospitals were destroyed.
What was the estimated economic cost of the 2010 Chile earthquake?
US $30 Billion
This figure includes damage to infrastructure and loss of services.
What secondary effects were caused by the 2010 Chile earthquake?
Landslides, tsunamis, chemical plant fire
Landslides cut off remote communities, and several Pacific countries were hit by tsunamis.
Fill in the blank: The immediate response to the Chile earthquake included international help for _______.
field hospitals, satellite phones, and floating bridges.
What was one long-term recovery plan for the 2010 Chile earthquake?
Reconstruction of 200,000 homes
Chile’s strong economy allowed for rebuilding without foreign aid.
What was the date and magnitude of the Nepal earthquake ?
25 April 2015
This earthquake had a magnitude of 7.9.
What tectonic plates were involved in the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
And what type of
Indo-Australian and Eurasian
The boundary type was also destructive.
How many people died as a result of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
9,000 people
Additionally, 20,000 were injured.
What were some of the immediate impacts of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
Search and rescue from uk India and china
Half million tents provided for homeless
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3 million were homeless, and international airports became congested.
What was the estimated cost of damage from the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
Over US $5 billion
This includes the destruction of infrastructure and homes.
True or False: The 2015 Nepal earthquake caused a tsunami.
False
The earthquake occurred on land.
What was a significant need for the homeless after the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
Half a million tents
These were needed to provide shelter for those displaced.
