Chilie Flashcards
1
Q
When was it?
A
2010
2
Q
What did it measure on the doctor scale?
A
8.8
3
Q
Primary effects
A
500 people killed
800,000 people effected
220,000 homes, 53 ports and 57 hospitals destroyed
4
Q
Secondary effects
A
1500 km of road damaged, mainly by landslides therefore remote countries are cut off for many days
5
Q
Immediate responses
A
Temporary repairs to rout 5 highway
Power and water restored to 90% of homes
A national appeal raised $60 million
6
Q
Long term responses
A
New construction scheme to help 200,000 households effected
