Restless Earth - Sichaun Flashcards
0
Q
Magnitude
A
8.0
1
Q
Location and date
A
12 May 2008
2
Q
Deaths
A
70000
3
Q
Injuries
A
375000
4
Q
Homeless
A
5 million
5
Q
Rebuilding estimated cost
A
$75 billion
6
Q
Primary effects
A
Caused the collapse of 80% of buildings (particularly in Wenchaun which was close to the epicentre) - 6.0 magnitude caused an aftershock that collapsed 420000 buildings
7
Q
Secondary effects
A
1 million people lost their jobs due to collapsed buildings - quake lakes were created due to landslides damming rivers
