Sichuan Earthquake 2008 Flashcards
What was the magnitude of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
7.9
This earthquake struck Sichuan province in China in May 2008.
How many people were killed and missing due to the Sichuan earthquake?
87,150
This number reflects the total casualties from the earthquake.
What percentage of the victims in Beichuan were killed in the Sichuan earthquake?
Nearly a quarter
Beichuan was significantly impacted, with many casualties.
What was the distance from the epicenter of the Sichuan earthquake to Shanghai?
1,700 km
Tremors were felt in Shanghai, despite the distance.
How many people were left homeless as a result of the Sichuan earthquake?
4,800,000
The earthquake caused widespread displacement.
What was the total cost spent on rebuilding the affected areas after the Sichuan earthquake?
$137.5 billion
This expenditure was necessary for recovery and reconstruction.
Which earthquake was the strongest to hit China since 1950?
2008 Sichuan earthquake
It had a magnitude of 7.9.
Fill in the blank: The ruins of the county town Beichuan are preserved to remember the _____ who died.
20,000
This number represents the fatalities in Beichuan.
List three of the ten costliest earthquakes from 1900-2013.
- Tohoku, Japan, 2011
- Sichuan, China, 2008
- Kobe, Japan, 1995
These earthquakes resulted in significant economic losses.
True or False: The 2008 Sichuan earthquake was a record-setter in terms of energy released.
False
While the energy released was significant, it was not a record-setter.
What time of day did the Sichuan earthquake occur, impacting many people?
Mid-afternoon
This timing affected school and office workers significantly.
What was the length of the fault that ruptured during the Sichuan earthquake?
240 km
What magnitude was the Sichuan earthquake?
7.9
What was the estimated number of fatalities from the Sichuan earthquake?
87,000
How many people were injured as a result of the Sichuan earthquake?
over 370,000
What was the highest homeless count in history following the Sichuan earthquake?
at least 4,800,000
Fill in the blank: The Sichuan earthquake had the highest homeless count in history with estimates as high as _______.
10 million people
How many rooms were destroyed in the Sichuan earthquake?
more than five million
What percentage of post-disaster projects in Sichuan was reported to be completed?
99%
True or False: The Sichuan earthquake in 2008 was the deadliest earthquake in the last 100 years worldwide.
True
What was the economic impact of the Sichuan earthquake in terms of losses?
second highest in absolute numbers in history
How did the Sichuan earthquake compare to Japan’s Tohoku earthquake in terms of economic losses?
very close
What were the characteristics of the buildings that survived the 2013 Ya’an earthquake?
none of the buildings collapsed
Fill in the blank: Sichuan’s GDP in 2011 was estimated at _______.
trillion yuan ($317bn)
What major natural feature is Sichuan located near that contributes to its seismic activity?
the Himalaya and Tibet
What improvements have been made in response to the Sichuan earthquake to reduce future fatalities?
better building codes and implementation
What was the total number of houses destroyed in the Sichuan earthquake?
around 1.5 million houses
How many rooms were reported damaged in the Sichuan earthquake?
over 21 million rooms
What was the main contributor to the high death toll in the Sichuan earthquake?
destruction of houses via shaking and landslides
True or False: The Sichuan earthquake caused fewer homeless individuals than the earthquake in Haiti.
False
What was the impact of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake on families throughout the province?
devastating impact with many families affected
How did Sichuans government play a part in causing the earthquake
Sichuan had poor governance because people were allowed to build on an earthquake belt
