Natural Hazards: Tectonics Flashcards
How thick is Oceanic and Continental crust?
Oceanic - 5-10km
Continental - 20-100km
What is the Inner Core made of and how hot is it?
Solid made of Nickel and Iron, 5500 degrees Celsius
How many people died in the L’Aquila earthquake?
308
How many buildings collapsed in the L’Aquila earthquake?
10,000-15,000
How many people were made homeless in the L’Aquila Earthquake?
67, 500
What were the total damages cost in the in the L’Aquila Earthquake?
US$1.1bn
How much of the economy was tourism responsible before the L’Aquila Earthquake?
8.9%
How long after the L’Aquila Earthquake did the search and rescue start and how many ambulances were involved?
Within 1 hour with 36 ambulances
Who was blamed for the L’Aquila Earthquake and why?
7 people blamed for not accurately predicting the earthquake.
What happened to taxes after the L’Aquila Earthquake?
No taxes needed to be paid in 2010
How much money was given by the EU for rebuilding work after the L’Aquila Earthquake?
US$552.9 million
When was the L’Aquila Earthquake?
April 6 2009
What was the magnitude of the L’Aquila earthquake?
6.3
Why were effects of the earthquake in L’Aquila long lasting despite it being a HIC?
There was a lack of preparation and buildings dated back to the 13th century so were not structurally protected.
When was the Nepal Earthquake
25 April 2015
