Tectonic hazards Flashcards
What is our HIC earthquake case study?
Christchurch, New Zealand
What is our LIC earthquake case study?
Nepal
How many people were killed in the Nepal earthquake?
9,000
How many people were injured in the Nepal earthquake?
20,000
How many people were affected in the Nepal earthquake?
8 million
How many people needed food, shelter and water after the Nepal earthquake?
1.4 million
What was the cost of damage in Nepal?
Over $5 billion
What secondary effects did the Nepal earthquake have?
- Avalanches/ landslides were triggered
- 19 people were killed by the avalanches
- Landslides blocked the river 140km north west of the capital (Kathmandu)
How many people died in the Christchurch earthquake?
185
How many people were injured in Christchurch?
164
How many buildings were seriously damaged in the Christchurch earthquake?
100,000
How many buildings needed to be demolished?
10,000
What were the secondary effects of the Christchurch earthquake?
- Many people needed to chemical or portable toilets
- Many businesses were unable to open for months afterwards due to the damage - some opened in storage containers.
What were the immediate responses to the Christchurch earthquake?
- The Christchurch baking army involved 350 locals who bakes bread and goodies for rescue workers and others in need.
- 1000 volunteers drove in 45 tonnes of food and other supplies to the badly affected eastern parts of Christchurch.
What were the long-term responses to the Christchurch earthquake?
- The UCSA student volunteers was a group of 10,000 university students and others who worked over months to help clean up liquefaction.
- The Farmy Army was made of 800 farmers who brought their farm machines and muscle to help clean up the city.
