Case study’s n hazards Flashcards
(16 cards)
Nepal primary effects
8632 died
14500 injured
18climbers killed at mt Everest
Nepal secondary effects
2.8million homeless
1.1million kids denied access to education
Series of aftershocks
Nepal immediate responses
People dug with hands to save loved ones
Rescue teams sent from USA, uk Pakistan, Germany, India
Nepal Long term responses
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided up to $200 million for the first rehabilitation phase
Nepal case study info
7.8 magnitude
25th April 2015
15km depth
Christchurch info
22nd feb 2011
6.2 mag
Depth 5km
Primary affects of Christ church
185 people died
6600 suffered minor injuries
80% city without electricity
Christchurch secondary effects
10600 people moved
1240 demolished as of being unsafe
Christchurch short term responses
Aid money sent from around the world (Australia sent 5mil)
Rescue crews from Japan USA uk Australia
800 farmers bought equipment to help
Christchurch long term response
All water and sewage restored
By August 80% of roads repaired
Typhoon Haiyan info
8th November 2013
Categorie- 5
In Philippines
Haiyan secondary effects
14mil affected
6mil lost source of income
Hospitals schools shops destroyed
Haiyan primary effects
6500 died
90% of city destroyed
Widespread flooding
Haiyan short term responses
1200 evacuation centres set up for homeless
Uk sent shelter kits
Haiyan long term responses
“Cash for work” programmes
Cyclone shelters built
Rebuilding of roads
How many died in Nepal earthquake
8632