Northridge case Study Flashcards

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1
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How long did the main seismic event last in Northridge?

A

10-20 seconds

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2
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What was Northridge repeatedly struck by after the main seismic event?

A

Aftershocks

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3
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What time did the Northridge earthquake strike?

A

4:31 AM local time

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4
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What year was the Northridge earthquake?

A

1994

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5
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What was the magnitude of the Northridge earthquake?

A

6.7

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6
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Where is Northridge?

A

California, USA

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7
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How many people were killed as a result of the Northridge earthquake?

A

61

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How many people were injured in the Northridge earthquake?

A

7300

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Where were hundreds of people displaced from and why? (Northridge)

A

From their homes due to severe damage

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How many hospitals were forced to suspend their services?

A

23

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11
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What organisation responded swiftly to the Northridge quake?

A

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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12
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Why were some people not able to receive aid in Northridge?

A

Because of their socioeconomic or immigration status

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13
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What was the property damage estimated to exceed in Northridge?

A

$20 billion

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14
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What mental illness was there a large increase in after the Northridge earthquake?

A

PTSD

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