Sichuan Earthquake 2008 Flashcards
What fraction of the victims of the quake were killed in Beichuan?
Nearly a quarter of
The ruins of Beichuan are preserved.
What is this to remember?
20,047 deaths
How far was the new Beichuan town built from scratch from the ruined town?
23km (14.3 miles)
Magnitude?
7.9
What country is Sichuan located in?
China
When did the earthquake strike Sichuan?
May 2008
How many people killed and missing?
87,150
How many people displaced?
4.8 million
The magnitude was 7.9.
This makes it the strongest earthquake to hit China since when?
1950
How much money has been spent on rebuilding the affected areas?
$137.5bn
What is the distance from the epicentre to Shanghai, where tremors were felt?
1700km
What time of day did the earthquake take place at?
Mid- afternoon (working day/ schools / offices)
What percentage of post-disaster projects were completed by 2012?
99%
What was the Chinese government praised for,
Speed and efficiency of relief
Sichuan province’s GDP doubled to more than
2 trillion yuan ($317) in 2017
What does evidence show the earthquake could have been caused by?
Building/filling of dam
How far was the dam away from the epicentre?
5km
Since 20th April 2013, it has been reported that what has happened to the buildings built since Sichuan?
None have collapsed
How tall is Zipingpu Dam?
150 metres
How many million tonnes of water does Zipingpu Dam hold?
315
What were the buildings made from?
Mud-houses;
Reinforced Concrete;
