Paper One Case Studys Flashcards
When was the Christchurch earthquake?
22nd of February 2011
How many people died in the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake?
185
How many people moved away in the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake?
11,000
How many people suffered minor injuries in the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake?
7,000
What major sporting event had to be moved due to the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake?
City couldn’t host any fixtures in 2011 rugby world cup. Loss of tourism and income
Name two short term responses to the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake:
Aid money sent from around the world.
800 farmers brought there equipment to help clear up.
Name two long term responses to the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake:
• City centre was categorised into 4 colour coded zones which showed extent of damage and allowed for coordinated response
• All water and sewage was restored by August
When was the Nepal Earthquake?
25th April 2015
What was the magnitude of the Nepal Earthquake in 2015?
7.8 on the Richter Scale
What type of plate boundary was the Nepal Earthquake in 2015?
Destructive
How many people died in the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
8500 people were killed immediately
How many people suffered with injuries from the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
15,000
How many people were made homeless in the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
2.8 million people
What were two short term responses to the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
- People dug with their bare hands to try and find there loved ones
- Rescue teams with equipment send from USA, UK, Pakistan, Germany and India
What were two long term responses to the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
• Asian development bank gave $200 million to help the rebuilding process
• Medical teams remain active and are educating people in how to respond in future
When was Typhoon Haiyan?
The 8th of November 2013
How many people were killed in Typhoon Haiyan?
7,000
How many fishing boats were destroyed in Typhoon Haiyan?
30,000
What did the flooding cause in Typhoon Haiyan?
Flooding caused landslides and roads were blocked, which cut off aid to isolated communities.
What were the people of Haiyan short of after the Typhoon?
Shortages of fresh water, food and shelter affected many people causing the outbreak of disease.
When was the Beast from the East?
February 28th to March 2nd 2018
What are the primary effects of Beast from the East?
• 15-20cm of snow fell over the course of three days.
• Snow drifts in excess of 7m in rural locations.
What were the secondary effects of Beast from the East?
• UK issued with a gas ‘Deficit’ warning.
• NHS cancelled non-urgent operations and clinics.
What were the responses to the Beast from the East?
• Armed forces deployed to rescue drivers and drive NHS workers to work.
• Greggs delivery driver hands out cakes to stranded drivers.
