Chile and Nepal earthquakes (Tectonic hazards) Flashcards
When was the Chile earthquake
Feb 2010
When was the Nepal earthquake
April 2015
Chile HDI
41/187
Nepal HDI
145/187
Chile size
8.8, shallow focus (35km)
Nepal size
7.9, shallow focus (15km)
Chile damage
500 deaths, 12000 injured and 800000 people affected
US$30 billion
Chemical plant fire near Santiago
Coastal towns affected by tsunami
Nepal damage
9000 deaths, 20000 injured and 8000000 affected
US$5 billion
19 deaths on Mount Everest
Isolated communities cut off
Chile immediate responses
Key roads restored within 24 hrs
Most power and water restored within 10 days
$60 million national appeal
30000 emergency shelters
Nepal immediate responses
Overseas aid - Oxfam
Helicopter searches
Chile long term responses
Strong economy reduced need for foreign aid (copper main export)
BuildBackBetter 200000 households
Fully recovery within 4 years likely
Nepal long term responses
roads repaired
international conference to seek support
Indian border blockade in 2015 caused massive shortages