hazarss case study (austrailia black summer) Flashcards
1
Q
location
A
new south wales and victoria
2
Q
date
A
september 2019 - february/march 2020
3
Q
causes
A
- driest and hottest year on record
- high temp strong wind
- lots of eucalyptus trees
- lightning
- some light deliberately
- large bush fires can create own lightning strikes
- climate change
4
Q
primary impacts
A
- 33 deaths
- 80,000 people displaced
- 6000 buildings damaged or destroyed
- respiratory issues
- exposure to ash
- 1 billion animals died
- 3 billion animals lost home
5
Q
secondary impacts
A
- 450 deaths from smoke
- mental health issues
- respiratory problems
6
Q
short term responses
A
- emergency services
- evacuation
- health and safety to reduce smoke being inhaled
- financial aid
- animal rescue efforts
- community support
7
Q
long term responses
A
- reconstruction + recovery programs to help rebuild
- environment restoration
- replanting of trees
- improved fire management practices
- community education
- investment of fireproof infrastructure
- research policy development
