Chile and Nepal earthquake Flashcards
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Nepal?
7.9 magnitude
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Chile?
8.8 magnitude
In what year did the earthquake occur in Nepal?
2015
In what year did the earthquake occur in Chile?
2010
What is the primary topic of comparison between the earthquakes in Nepal and Chile?
Natural hazards (tectonic) - contrast between earthquake effects and responses in an LIC and HIC
What were the primary effects of the earthquake in Nepal?
- 9,000 deaths
- 7,000 schools damaged
- Infrastructure cut off
How many deaths where in the Chile earthquake?
500 deaths
What were some immediate responses to the earthquake in Nepal?
- Reliant on emergency aid from UK, India, China
- Field hospitals set up
- Social media used for search & rescue
What were some immediate responses to the earthquake in Chile?
- Emergency services had a plan & acted swiftly
- Route 5 reopened in 24 hours
What was the cost of the earthquake in Nepal?
$5bn
What was the cost of the earthquake in Chile?
$30bn
What was a secondary effect of the earthquake in Nepal regarding housing?
90% homes had power & water restored within 10 days
What was a secondary effect of the earthquake in Chile regarding housing?
Housing reconstruction with stricter building controls
What hazards were associated with the earthquake in Nepal?
Landslides and avalanches in the Himalayas
What hazards were associated with the earthquake in Chile?
Tsunami along the west coast
