Restless earth topic Flashcards
What was the death toll for the Haiti earthquake
316 000 deaths
How many people were made homeless by the Haiti earthquake?
1.5 million
What is a conservative plate boundary?
When the plates move past each other, causing earthquakes.
Which countries sent aircraft carriers in response to the haiti earthquake?
England and America
Why did the haiti earthquake have such a large impact?
Because the buildings were built poorly so they were destroyed more easily.
What is a constructive plate boundary?
When plates move away from each other. Volcanic eruptions are frequent
Why did the asian tsunami get so much public sympathy?
Because it was shown on 8 o’clock news
What is a destructive plate boundary and what are the outcomes of it.
When one plate subducts under another. It causes violent volcanoes.
How long did it take for the asian tsunami to reach madagascar?
8 hours
What is a constructive plate boundary?
When the plates away from each other. Volcanic eruptions are frequent
