Chile Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Date
A
27th February 2010
2
Q
Epicentre
A
200 miles from santiago
3
Q
Focus
A
35 km below surface of Pacific Ocean.
4
Q
Primary effects
A
- 500 killed
- 12,00 injured
5
Q
Secondary effects
A
- fire at a chemical plant near Santiago
- 1,500 km of roads damaged, mainly by landslides
6
Q
Immediate responses
A
- emergency services acted swiftly
- US$60 million raised
7
Q
Long - term responses
A
- up to 4 years to recover
- housing reconstruction plan to help 200,000 households
8
Q
Magnitude
A
8.8 on the moment magnitude scale
