Natural Hazards: Chile Flashcards
1
Q
When was it?
A
27th February 2010
2
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
8.8 magnitude
3
Q
How strong was it?
A
5th strongest ever
4
Q
How long did it last?
A
3 minutes long
5
Q
What were the impacts?
A
- landslide
- 800,000 affected
- 500 died
- 12,000 injured
6
Q
Give 4 primary responses.
A
- international aid provided field hospitals
- international aid provided satellite phone
- international aid provided floating bridges
- route 5 highway repaired within 24hours
7
Q
Give 5 secondary responses.
A
- government restored 200,000 homes
- economy based on copper doesn’t need foreign aid
- 90% power and water restored in 10 days
- 4 years for Chile to recover
- appeal raised $60million enough for 30,000 shelters
