South Napa Earthquake California Flashcards
What is the term for the people living on a fault line, such as the San Andreas Fault?
vulnerabilities
People living in high-risk areas are considered vulnerable due to their proximity to seismic activity.
What is a key characteristic of a community that is well-prepared for earthquakes?
Stable reliable government
A stable government can effectively manage disaster responses and recovery efforts.
List two long-term management strategies for earthquake preparedness.
- Building earthquake-proof infrastructure
- Education and awareness about earthquake safety
Long-term strategies focus on reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience.
What is one short-term response strategy during an earthquake?
Evacuation of residents in damaged housing
Short-term responses are critical for immediate safety after an earthquake.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred on August 24, 2014, in the North San Francisco Bay Area?
6.0 MMS
MMS stands for Moment Magnitude Scale, a scale used to measure the size of earthquakes.
What caused the earthquake in the North San Francisco Bay Area?
Horizontal movement between North American and Pacific plates
The movement along a conservative plate boundary leads to seismic activity.
What were two social impacts of the South Napa earthquake?
- 69,000 people without power
- 120 injured
These impacts highlight the immediate effects on the community following a major earthquake.
How many water mains were broken as a result of the earthquake?
30 water mains
Damage to infrastructure can significantly disrupt water supply and services.
What is a primary hazard associated with earthquakes?
Ground shaking
Ground shaking is the most immediate and damaging effect of an earthquake.
What is a secondary hazard that may occur after an earthquake?
Small ground movements/aftershocks of magnitude greater or equal to 1.8
Aftershocks can cause additional damage following the main quake.
What was the estimated cost of repair work needed after the South Napa earthquake?
$500 million
This figure reflects the economic impact and recovery costs associated with the disaster.
What significant impact did the earthquake have on buildings?
- Houses damaged
- Commercial buildings structurally failed
Damage to structures can lead to long-term displacement and economic loss.
Fill in the blank: The earthquake caused a change in discharged _______ from natural springs.
water
Changes in water discharge can have ecological and infrastructural implications.
True or False: The earthquake resulted in commercial buildings and roads being damaged.
True
Infrastructure damage can severely affect local economies and recovery efforts.
