Sichuan Earthquake 2008 Flashcards

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1
Q

What fraction of the victims of the quake were killed in Beichuan?

A

Nearly a quarter of

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2
Q

The ruins of Beichuan are preserved.
What is this to remember?

A

20,047 deaths

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3
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How far was the new Beichuan town built from scratch from the ruined town?

A

23km (14.3 miles)

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4
Q

Magnitude?

A

7.9

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5
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What country is Sichuan located in?

A

China

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6
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When did the earthquake strike Sichuan?

A

May 2008

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7
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How many people killed and missing?

A

87,150

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8
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How many people displaced?

A

4.8 million

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9
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The magnitude was 7.9.
This makes it the strongest earthquake to hit China since when?

A

1950

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10
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How much money has been spent on rebuilding the affected areas?

A

$137.5bn

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What is the distance from the epicentre to Shanghai, where tremors were felt?

A

1700km

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12
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What time of day did the earthquake take place at?

A

Mid- afternoon (working day/ schools / offices)

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13
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What percentage of post-disaster projects were completed by 2012?

A

99%

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14
Q

What was the Chinese government praised for,

A

Speed and efficiency of relief

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15
Q

Sichuan province’s GDP doubled to more than

A

2 trillion yuan ($317) in 2017

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16
Q

What does evidence show the earthquake could have been caused by?

A

Building/filling of dam

17
Q

How far was the dam away from the epicentre?

A

5km

18
Q

Since 20th April 2013, it has been reported that what has happened to the buildings built since Sichuan?

A

None have collapsed

19
Q

How tall is Zipingpu Dam?

A

150 metres

20
Q

How many million tonnes of water does Zipingpu Dam hold?

A

315

21
Q

What were the buildings made from?

A

Mud-houses;
Reinforced Concrete;