Geographic factors influencing impacts Flashcards
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit L’Aquila in 2009?
6.3
How many people died as a result of the L’Aquila earthquake?
308
What time did the L’Aquila earthquake occur?
3.32 am
What is one significant factor that affected the fatalities during the L’Aquila earthquake?
Timing of the event
What geographical advantage did L’Aquila have in response to the earthquake?
Proximity to Rome, allowing rapid mobilization of aid
What type of disaster occurred in Greenland in June 2017?
Landslide and tsunami
How high was the tsunami caused by the Greenland landslide?
90 metres
How many villages were evacuated due to the Greenland tsunami?
3
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Nepal on 25 April 2015?
7.9
What was one of the challenges faced in the response to the Nepal earthquake?
Inaccessibility of areas by road
What emergency response units were deployed by the Canadian Red Cross in Nepal?
Basic healthcare emergency response units
Fill in the blank: Steep unconsolidated soils are more vulnerable to _______.
landslides
What type of eruption is associated with the Nyiragongo volcano?
Highly fluid and fast-flowing lava
What percentage of Goma was destroyed by lava during the 2002 Nyiragongo eruption?
15%
What was the height range of the tsunami that affected Donggala and Palu during the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake?
5 to 7 meters
What geographical feature contributed to increased wave height in Palu during the tsunami?
Narrow coastal inlet
What phenomenon caused liquefaction during the Sulawesi earthquake?
Strong and sudden pressure on soil pores
What percentage of the tsunami in Sulawesi was caused by coastal and submarine landslides?
80%
What natural disaster occurred at Mount Everest Base Camp due to the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
Avalanche
What critical role does local geology and relief play in geophysical hazards?
Influences vulnerability to landslides and avalanches
True or False: The Christchurch earthquake of 2010 was known for its widespread liquefaction.
True
