Sichuan Earthquake 2008 Flashcards
What was the death toll of the Sichuan earthquake?
90,000
How many people were injured in Sichuan
370,000
How many people were made homeless as a result of the earthquake?
5 million
What was the economic damage of the earthquake?
$86 billion
How many kilometres of pipelines were either destroyed or damaged?
8,000km
How many kilometres of roads have been damaged?
5,300km
How many buildings were damaged?
21 million
In Beichuan, what percentage of buildings in the old town were destroyed?
80%
How many kilometres underground was the focus?
10km
What was the magnitude on the richter scale?
7.9
The after shocks were up to what magnitude on the richter scale?
6
Which organisation warned of a disease threat after the earthquake and why?
World Health Organisation
Lack of clean water, poor sanitation and cramped living conditions.
How many residents were evacuated?
250,000
