D.3 Hazard Risk and Vunrability (Earthquake) Flashcards
The Haiti earthquake was how large and when?
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake- The earthquake occurred on January 12th, 2010, at 16.53 local time (21.53 GMT).
Can you give me more detail about where the earthquake in Haiti occurred in reference to towns and citices in the suronding areas.
The epicentre was approximately 25 kilometres west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. The earthquake’s focus was 13km below the Earth’s surface.
what were the primary effects of Haiti?
the Haitian Government reports that between 217,000 and 230,000 people died, an estimated 300,000 were injured, and an estimated 1,000,000 were made homeless. They also estimated that 250,000 residences and 30,000 commercial buildings had collapsed or were severely damaged.
what were the seondary effects of Haiti?
Two million people were left without water and food.
Regular power cuts occurred.
Crime increased – looting became a problem and sexual violence escalated.
People moved into temporary shelters.
By November 2010 there were outbreaks of cholera.
what affected Haitis vunrablility?
its economic classification
densly populated
poor building quality
informal settlment
corrupt govemnet
give some background on the Christchurch earthquake?
The earthquake occurred in New Zealand, 10km west of Christchurch, at 12.51 pm on 22nd February 2011 and lasted just 10 seconds.
what were the two plates at Christchurch and what was the messuments?
Measuring a magnitude of 5.6 and, at 4.99 km deep, the earthquake was very shallow.
what were the primary effects of christchurch?
Christchurch, New Zealand’s second city, experienced extensive damage
185 people were killed
3129 people were injured
100,000 properties were damaged, and the earthquake demolished 10,000
$28 billion of damage was caused
water and sewage pipes were damaged
liquefaction destroyed many roads and buildings
2200 people had to live in temporary housing
3.5-meter tsunami waves in Tasman Lake, following quake-triggered glacier calving from Tasman Glacier.
what were the secodnary effects at christchruch?
five Rugby World Cup matches were cancelled
schools were closed for two weeks
1/5 of the population migrated from the city
many businesses were closed for a long time
two large aftershocks struck Christchurch less than four months after the city was devastated
Economists have suggested that it will take 50 to 100 years for New Zealand’s economy to recover
what affected Christchurch venerability?
organized
small population
building controlled
what were the immidaite responces of Christchurch?
around $6-7 million of international aid was provided
The Red Cross and other charities supplied aid workers
rescue crews from all over the world, including the UK, USA, Taiwan and Australia, provided support
more than 300 Australian police officers flew into Christchurch three days after the earthquake.
They were sworn in with New Zealand policing powers and worked alongside New Zealand officers enforcing law and order and reassuring the people of Christchurch
30,000 residents were provided with chemical toilets
what were the long term responces to chirstchurch?
the construction of around 10,000 affordable homes
water and sewage were restored by August 2011
the New Zealand government provided temporary housing
Many NGOs provided support, including Save the Children
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was created to organise rebuilding the region. It had special powers to change planning laws and regulations.
what were the imidiate respionces to Haiti?
Due to the port being damaged, aid was slow to arrive.
The USA sent rescue teams and 10,000 troops.
Bottled water and purification tablets were provided.
235,000 people were moved away from Port-au-Prince to less-damaged cities.
£20 million was donated by The UK government.
what were the long term respinces to Haiti?
As one of the poorest countries on Earth, Haiti relied on overseas aid.
Although the response was slow, new homes were built to a higher standard. Over one million people still lived in temporary shelters one year after the earthquake.
The port needed rebuilding, which required a large amount of investment.
what is it called when one floor is droped onto another during an earthquake?
pancake effect
