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Chile Earthquake Flashcards

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1
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When was the Chile Earthquake?

A

17th February 2010.

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What was the magnitude of the Chile earthquake?

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8.8 on the Richter scale.

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How many people died in the Chile earthquake?

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500

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How many people were injured in the Chile earthquake?

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12,000

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Overall, how many people were affected by the Chile earthquake?

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Around 800,000.

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How many homes were destroyed in the Chile earthquake?

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22,000

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How many schools were destroyed in the Chile earthquake?

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4,500

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How many hospitals were destroyed in the Chile earthquake?

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56

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How many ports were destroyed in the Chile earthquake?

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53

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What other major infrastructure was destroyed in the Chile earthquake?

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The Santiago airport and electricity, water and communications infrastructure

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What was the estimated cost of the Chile earthquake?

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USD$30 billion.

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What were the secondary effects of the Chile earthquake?

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  • Landslides damaged 1500km of roads.
  • A tsunami hit coastal areas of Chile.
  • Fires broke out e.g. a fire in a chemical plant outside Santiago.
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What did Chile do to find and help survivors after the earthquake?

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Deployed search and rescue teams to search for survivors, and set up temporary field hospitals to care for them.

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What did Chile do to find and help survivors after the earthquake?

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Deployed search and rescue teams to search for survivors, and set up temporary field hospitals to care for them.

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What repairs were carried out immediately in Chile to help with relief
efforts?

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Temporary repairs to the Route 5 north-south highway which connects the capital, Santiago, to the rest of the country

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How many shelters were immediately set up and built in Chile for the homeless?

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5,000 temporary shelters were immediately distributed and enough money was eventually raised to build 30,000 temporary shelters.

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How quickly was power and water restored in Chile after the earthquake?

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Power and water was restored to 90% of homes within 10 days.

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How much money was raised after the Chile earthquake?

A

USD$60 million.

18
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How did Chile respond to destroyed and damaged housing in the long-term?

A

National housing reconstruction plan introduced one month after the earthquake. $USD2.5 billion pledged for 196,000 households affected. Unsafe buildings were demolished.

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Did Chile rely on foreign aid in the long-term?

A

Chile did not rely heavily on foreign aid for recovery due to Chile’s strong economy and preparedness.

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