Sichuan Case Study Flashcards
What magnitude was the earthquake in Sichuan?
7.9
When was the Sichuan earthquake?
May 12 2008
How deep was the focus of the Sichuan earthquake?
19km
How far was the epicentre of the Sichuan earthquake from the provincial capital?
80km (it is a densely populated area)
How long did the Sichuan earthquake last for?
2 minutes
How times the energy of the Kobe earthquake did the Sichuan earthquake release?
30x the amount of energy
What time did the Sichuan earthquake strike?
2:28pm- many people were at work/school
What was a result of the shoddy school building?
Thousands of school children died, 7000 school buildings collapsed
What did the terrain mean in relation to the seismic waves?
They travelled large distances without losing energy due to the firmness of the terrain
What percentage of all buildings in Sichuan were destroyed?
80%
How many people died as a result of the Sichuan earthquake?
69,000
How many people were left missing as a result of the Sichuan earthquake?
18,222
How many people did the Sichuan earthquake leave homeless?
5 million
How many aftershocks were there after the Sichuan earthquake?
Over 100- some thought to exceed 6 on the Richter scale
What was the estimated cost of the Sichuan earthquake?
$75 billion
Was the Sichuan earthquake the costliest disaster in Chinese history?
Yes
What happened to the telecommunications and Internet in Sichuan?
They were cut
How long did it take for rescue workers to reach some of the most remote areas of Sichuan?
5 days
What hampered further rescue efforts in Sichuan?
Heavy rain and landslides
What became the primary way of sending aid to Sichuan?
Helicopter
What highlighted the widening socio-economic gap between rural and urban areas in China?
The poor health care in Sichuan, a largely rural area
Which areas of Sichuan were hit hardest?
Rural areas and older buildings built before current building codes
