Tectonics EQ3 Flashcards
What percentage of the Phillipene population live in urban areas and how many are vulnerable to hazards?
50% live in urban areas and 74% of the population is vulnerable to hazardous events.
Which hazards are the Phillipenes exposed to that makes it a multi hazard zone?
Tectonic activity: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides.
Tropical cyclones.
How many active volcanoes are found in the Phillipenes?
24 active volcanoes.
Fill in the blank: Mount ______ has erupted __ times in the last 500 years.
Mount Mayon has erupted over 50 times in the last 500 years.
6,500 people in the Phillipenes died in what event in 2013?
Typhoon Haiyan.
On average how many tropical storms/typhoons affect the Phillipenes every year?
15-20
What makes the population of the Phillipenes vulnerable to hazards?
Increased urbanisation creates: high density areas (Manila), causes deforestation (increases likelihood of landslides), big coastal cities (vulnerable to tsunami).
Is a developing country and lacks the money for planning and preparation.
What is the GDP per capita of the Phillipenes in comparison to the US?
US$3,460 in comparison to US$70,248
How many people were killed in the Christchurch earthquake?
185
How many properties were damaged in the Christchurch earthquake?
200,000
What was the total estimated damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake?
$28 billion
What fraction of the population migrated out of the city following the earthquake?
1/5 of the population migrated from the city
What percentage of respondents stated their lives had changed significantly since the earthquake?
80%
How much international aid was provided immediately after the earthquake?
Around $6-7 million
How many Australian police officers were sent to Christchurch shortly after the earthquake?
More than 300
What type of temporary facilities were provided to 30,000 residents after the earthquake?
Chemical toilets
What was one of the long-term responses to the Christchurch earthquake regarding housing?
Construction of around 10,000 affordable homes
By what month in 2011 was water and sewage restored in Christchurch?
August
What authority was created to organize the rebuilding of the region after the earthquake?
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
Fill in the blank: Economists have suggested that it will take ______ to recover New Zealand’s economy after the earthquake.
50 to 100 years
What special powers did the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority have?
To change planning laws and regulations
What organization provided support alongside other NGOs after the earthquake?
Save the Children
