Chile and Nepal earthquakes (Tectonic hazards) Flashcards

1
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When was the Chile earthquake

A

Feb 2010

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When was the Nepal earthquake

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April 2015

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3
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Chile HDI

A

41/187

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Nepal HDI

A

145/187

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5
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Chile size

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8.8, shallow focus (35km)

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Nepal size

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7.9, shallow focus (15km)

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Chile damage

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500 deaths, 12000 injured and 800000 people affected
US$30 billion
Chemical plant fire near Santiago
Coastal towns affected by tsunami

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Nepal damage

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9000 deaths, 20000 injured and 8000000 affected
US$5 billion
19 deaths on Mount Everest
Isolated communities cut off

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9
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Chile immediate responses

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Key roads restored within 24 hrs
Most power and water restored within 10 days
$60 million national appeal
30000 emergency shelters

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Nepal immediate responses

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Overseas aid - Oxfam
Helicopter searches

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Chile long term responses

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Strong economy reduced need for foreign aid (copper main export)
BuildBackBetter 200000 households
Fully recovery within 4 years likely

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Nepal long term responses

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roads repaired
international conference to seek support
Indian border blockade in 2015 caused massive shortages

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