Natural Hazards

Question 1

What are the primary effects of Chile

Answer 1

500 killed 1200 injured and 800000 people affected
Power water and communications cut
US 30 billion damage

Question 2

What are the secondary effects of Chile

Answer 2

Communities cut of by landslides
Coastal towns devastated by tsunami

Question 3

What are the immediate responses to Chile

Answer 3

Key roads repaired within 24 hours
Most power and water restored within 10 days
30 000 emergency wooden shelters

Question 4

What are the long term responses to Chile

Answer 4

Strong economy reduced need for foreign aid
Government reconstruction plan to help 200 000 households
Full recovery within 4 years likely