Top 10 Naturaul Disasters Flashcards
Wisconsin Wildfire
How many people did the fire kill?
1,200
When was the Wildfire in Peshtigo, Wisconsin?
October 8th, 1871
Wisconsin Wildfire
What were some of the cause of the fire?
The slash burn technique an and unusually dry summer.
When was the storm of the 20th century?
March 12th - 15th 1993
Storm of the 20th Century
How many states were effected in the storm?
26
Storm of the 20th Century
How much was the damage?
$6 billion
Storm of the 20th Century
What were some effects of the storm?
People lost power, people’s homes collapsed from the snow, and 300 lives were lost.
When was the Chilean Earthquake?
May 22, 1960
Chilean Earthquake
Was it the largest measured earthquake? If so what did it measure to?
Yes. 9.5
Chilean Earthquake
How many people were killed in Hawaii and Japan?
61 in Hawaii and 138 in Japan
When was the great Tornado Outbreak?
April 3rd-4th in 1974
The great tornado outbreak
Was it the first largest tornado outbreak in history?
No it was the second
The great tornado outbreak
How many states were affected?
13
The great tornado outbreak
How many different tornadoes were there?
148
The great tornado outbreak
How many hours did it last for?
24
The great tornado outbreak
What did they create to prevent that many injuries?
Tornado watches and warnings
The great tornado outbreak
It was the factor that lead to what revolution in forecasting and technology?
Meteorological
When was the 2011 Tornado Outbreak?
April 25th-28th
The 2011 Tornado outbreak
Was it the largest tornado outbreak recorded in the U.S?
Yes!!
2011 tornado outbreak
How many tornadoes were recorded?
358 total
2011 Tornado outbreak
How many were there on April 27th?
211
2011 tornado outbreak
How many states were impacted?
21 states and eastern Canada
2011 tornado outbreak
What was the cost of the disaster?
$11 billion
2011 tornado outbreak
How many people were killed?
348
1976 earthquake
Where was the earthquake in 1976?
Tangshan, China
1976 earthquake
How many people were killed?
500,000
1976 earthquake
Was it the 1st or 2nd deadliest earthquake?
2nd deadliest in China’s history
7.5
Earthquake 1976
How did most people die?
By their houses collapsing on them.
Krakatoa
What happened after the eruption?
The whole island disappeared into the sea
Krakatoa
How much energy was released?
As much as a nuclear bomb
Krakatoa
How many miles away was the eruption heard?
1,000
Krakatoa
How many people died?
36,000
Krakatoa
Has a new volcanic vent risen from the ocean floor?
Yes.
Krakatoa
What were some results in the eruption?
Tsunamis
Hurricane Katrina
When was hurricane Katrina?
2005
Hurricane Katrina
How many people died?
2,300
Hurricane Katrina
How much was the damage?
150 billion dollars
