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Sichuan Case Study Flashcards

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1
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What magnitude was the earthquake in Sichuan?

A

7.9

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When was the Sichuan earthquake?

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May 12 2008

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How deep was the focus of the Sichuan earthquake?

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19km

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How far was the epicentre of the Sichuan earthquake from the provincial capital?

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80km (it is a densely populated area)

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How long did the Sichuan earthquake last for?

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2 minutes

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How times the energy of the Kobe earthquake did the Sichuan earthquake release?

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30x the amount of energy

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What time did the Sichuan earthquake strike?

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2:28pm- many people were at work/school

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What was a result of the shoddy school building?

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Thousands of school children died, 7000 school buildings collapsed

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What did the terrain mean in relation to the seismic waves?

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They travelled large distances without losing energy due to the firmness of the terrain

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What percentage of all buildings in Sichuan were destroyed?

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80%

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How many people died as a result of the Sichuan earthquake?

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69,000

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How many people were left missing as a result of the Sichuan earthquake?

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18,222

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How many people did the Sichuan earthquake leave homeless?

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5 million

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How many aftershocks were there after the Sichuan earthquake?

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Over 100- some thought to exceed 6 on the Richter scale

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What was the estimated cost of the Sichuan earthquake?

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$75 billion

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Was the Sichuan earthquake the costliest disaster in Chinese history?

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Yes

17
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What happened to the telecommunications and Internet in Sichuan?

A

They were cut

18
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How long did it take for rescue workers to reach some of the most remote areas of Sichuan?

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5 days

19
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What hampered further rescue efforts in Sichuan?

A

Heavy rain and landslides

20
Q

What became the primary way of sending aid to Sichuan?

A

Helicopter

21
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What highlighted the widening socio-economic gap between rural and urban areas in China?

A

The poor health care in Sichuan, a largely rural area

22
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Which areas of Sichuan were hit hardest?

A

Rural areas and older buildings built before current building codes

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