Natural Hazards

Question 1

Earthquakes in Caracas

Answer 1

Boundary between the South American and Caribbean tectonic plates
Vulnerable to earthquakes
1812, a massive earthquake, destroyed, much of the city, killing an estimated 10,000 people

Question 2

Hazards in Caracas

Answer 2

Flooding: inadequate drainage systems, heavy rainfall
Mudflows
Landslides

Question 3

How have Caracas mitigated effects from natural hazards?

Answer 3

Earthquake resistant buildings: building codes (flexible joints)
Landslide prevention: planting vegetation to stabilise slopes & early warning systems
Flood prevention: green spaces, drainage systems
Emergency response: firefighters, medical personnel

Question 4

How many people did the Red Cross provide a safe place to stay after Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 4

90,000

Question 5

How many meals and snacks did the Red Cross provide after Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 5

17 million

Question 6

When was Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 6

2012

Question 7

What cost in damage did Hurricane Sandy have on the US?

Answer 7

Over $70 billion
2nd costliest hurricane in US history

Question 8

How many people lost power due to Hurricane Sandy?

Answer 8

More than 8 million

Question 9

Responses to Hurricane Sandy

Answer 9

Evacuation orders of low lying coasts
Obama declared a state of emergency
Restoration of power (took some weeks in cases)
Infrastructure repairs

Question 10

Slope angles exceed what in Caracas?

Answer 10

80%