Tectonic Hazards (eq Case Studies) (Plate Tectonics Booklet 2) Flashcards
What plate boundaries caused the Haiti earthquake (name + type)
North American and Caribbean plate (transform/slip)
What was the magnitude of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
7
What was the areal extent of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
> 25 KM
How many people died and got injured due to the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
230,000 dead, 300,000 injured
What was the economic impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
$8 billion in cost
When did the Sichuan earthquake happen?
2008
What plate boundaries caused the Sichuan earthquake (name + type)
Indian/Australian and Eurasian plate
What was the magnitude of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
7.9
What was the death toll of the Sichuan earthquake?
90,000 dead (including 5300 children)
How did china respond to the Sichuan earthquake?
They deployed 130,000 soldiers and other relief workers.
What was the economic impact of the Sichuan earthquake?
$10b dollars in cost
What plate boundaries caused the Christchurch earthquake (name + type)
Movement of Pacific and Austrian plate due to a Conservative fault.
When did Christ Church earthquake happen?
2011
What was the magnitude of Christ church earthquake?
6.3
What was the death toll for Christ church earthquake?
185 dead
