Seattle Earthquake, 2001

Question 1

Effects of the earthquake

Answer 1

280 people injured (social)
People sent home from work (economic)
Buildings damaged (environmental)
Roads damaged (environmental)
Railway lines effected (environmental)

Question 2

Why was the damage so low in the Seattle Earthquake?

Answer 2

The focus was 50km underground

Question 3

How are HICs prepared for earthquakes?

Answer 3

New buildings must comply with earthquake regulations
Emergency response teams
Crust movements monitored
Assembly points for evacuation
Houses packed withe emergency earthquake kits
Monthly earthquake drills
Local services are trained for earthquakes
Evacuation centres set up in safe areas
Quake proof buildings
People are educated on what to expect in an earthquake

Question 4

Where is Seattle?

Answer 4

West coast of United States on the Pacific Ring of Fire