Social Impacts Flashcards
What was the total number of lives claimed by the 2011 tsunami?
Nearly 16,000 lives
The tsunami also injured another 6,000 people.
What percentage of tsunami victims were over the age of 60?
Two-thirds
A quarter of the victims were over 70.
What was the primary cause of death for 90 percent of tsunami victims?
Drowning
The remaining deaths were mainly due to burns and being crushed by collapsing buildings.
What major issue arose from the mass mortality caused by the tsunami?
Disposal of dead bodies
Destruction of crematoria, morgues, and power infrastructure complicated the situation.
What action did authorities take regarding traditional funeral practices after the tsunami?
Buried bodies in mass graves
This was done to reduce the chances of disease spread.
How many children were reported to be affected by the tsunami according to Save the Children?
100,000 children
Many children were at school when the earthquake struck.
How many young people were orphaned or lost one parent due to the tsunami?
2,000 young people
This was part of the broader impact on families.
What was the impact of the tsunami on a small coastal elementary school?
Lost 74 of 108 students and 10 out of 13 staff
This highlights the devastating effect on educational institutions.
How long did reconstruction efforts continue after the tsunami?
Ten years
Some communities were even relocated from their original settlement site.
Fill in the blank: The 2011 tsunami caused mass mortality and destruction of _______.
infrastructure
This included housing, schools, and health centres.
