Hazards case studies Flashcards
Amatrice short and long term impacts of earthquake
Italy, Amatrice Short term was 300 deaths and 400 injuries.
Long term were landslides, local roads and buildings destroyed. 10billion dollars in loss
Short term and long term impacts of 2010 Iceland volcano
Short term: Homes and roads were damaged due to ash fall. Volcanic ash blocked the sun, turned day to night.
Long term: Fresh food imports stopped. Lost $1.3 million a day in lost shipments
Short term and long term impacts of Typhoon Haiyan
Short term: 90% of buildings were destroyed. 14 million people affected
Long term: Education was disrupted. Lots of looting took place because security was low.
Developed country governments preparation for earthquakes
Italy had 1% of population with earthquake insurance, 99% see as a luxury. Most buildings and homes were not designed to withstand tectonic movement
Developing country governments preparation for earthquakes
Nepal have carpenters, masons etc being trained to build earthquake resistant homes. The rebuilding will be made with an eye to making new developments earthquake resistant
Developed country short term response to earthquakes
2,000 people had to shelter in emergency camps. 200 people pulled out alive from piles of rubble. 4,500 rescue people were sent out in search
Developing country short response to earthquakes
Digital volunteers have looked through photos to see where damage is. 55 countries donated aid, India the most with 1$ billion and supplies as well.
Developed country longer-term planning to earthquakes
A plan to ensure safety standards of future buildings. Wider implications of earthquakes need to be understood in order to manage situations better in the future
Developing country longer-term planning to earthquakes
Hotels and tourist infrastructure were surveyed and concerns addressed. Carpenters, masons etc were trained to make buildings resilient to tectonic activity.
