Nepal And Christchurch Eathquakes Flashcards
When was the Nepal earthquake?
15th April 2015, 11:51
What was the magnitude of the Nepal earthquake?
7.9
What type of plate margin was the Nepal earthquake?
Destructive collision
How many people were killed?
9000
How many people were injured?
20,000
Primary effects of the Nepal earthquake?
- 7000 schools destroyed
- widespread destruction to buildings and infrastructure
- 50% of shops destroyed
Secondary effects of the Nepal earthquake?
- The earthquake triggered landslides and avalanches
- river were blocked due to landslides, meaning towns had to be evacuated due to flooding
- Avalanche lead to 250 people missing
Immediate responses to the Nepal earthquake?
- overseas aid was sent from other countries
- social media was used to map out dangerous locations
- people were migrated from at risk areas to safer areas
Long term responses to the Nepal earthquake?
- schools were rebuilt
- the Everest base camp was repaired
- roads were repaired
What tectonic plates were involved in the Nepal earthquake?
The Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate.
When was the Christchurch earthquake?
22nd February 2011
What was the magnitude of the Christchurch earthquake?
6.3
How many people were killed in the Christchurch earthquake?
181
How many people were injured in the Christchurch earthquake?
2000
What were primary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?
- deaths (181)
- buildings collapsed
- the Canterbury television building collapsed, killing 85 people
What were secondary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?
- It cost 13 billion to rebuild the collapsed buildings
- insurance claims were made by businesses and share owners.
- 10,000 people migrated from Christchurch
What were immediate responses to the Christchurch earthquake?
- rescue teams were sent in to look for survivors
- military was sent in to search for people
- international aids and charities helped the search for people
Long term responses to the Christchurch earthquake?
- the city was split into zones,
- the water was restored by august 2011
- the “Canterbury earthquake recovery authority” was set up by the government to co-ordinate the recovery of Christchurch. This cost 13 billion dollars.
Location of the epicentre of the Christchurch earthquake?
10km south east of Christchurch
What type of plate margin was the Christchurch earthquake?
Conservative
What were the Tectonic plates involved in the Christchurch earthquake?
The Indo-Australian and pacific plates
