Plate Tectonics Case Studies- Columbia Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Near city of Armenia, in Columbia, South America
2
Q
What
A
Earthquake, 6.3 on Richter scale
3
Q
When?
A
25th January 1999
4
Q
Why?
A
Destructive plate boundary
5
Q
Who
A
250,000 living in Armenia
People in western Colombia, rural area
6
Q
Impacts
A
Nearly 2000 killed
180,000 in Armenia lost homes
Hospitals damaged
7
Q
Impacts
A
Bridges collapsed
1500 injured
Disease spread, bodies left
8
Q
Response
A
Slow-not prepared,lack basic medical supplies
Emergency services not well equipped
9
Q
Response
A
Camps set up for homeless
Call for international aid
Cranes-remove rubble
