Earthquake developing - China Flashcards
1
Q
Mag and date
China
A
2008
8 mag
Sichuan
2
Q
Social impacts
China
A
69,000 deaths
The Wenchaun county at the epicentre was cut off by landslides.
18,000 missing people.
3
Q
Economic impacts
China
A
5 million buildings collapsed
$190 million damage
4
Q
Environmental impacts
China
A
Landslides 1/3 deaths
5
Q
Responses
China
A
Twenty helicopters in Wenchuan.
6
Q
Vulnerability
China
A
Poorly infrastructure - corrupt government led to violation of building regulations via bribery.
No preparedness.
High population density.
7
Q
Modify loss, vulnerability, event
China
A
More than £100 million were donated to the Red Cross
One million temporary homes built by government.
