Chile Flashcards
1
Q
Background info
A
2010
8.8 Richter scale
Destructive
Nazcar + South America
2
Q
5 primary
A
500 KILLED
800,000 AFFECTED
220,000 HOMES DESTROYED
53 PORTS DESTROYED
$30 bil cost
3
Q
Secondary effects 3
A
1500km ROAD DESTROYED
FIRE at chemical plant in SANTIAGO
COASTAL TOWNS DEVASTATED by TSUNAMI
4
Q
Long term response 2
A
Housing reconstruction plan for 220,000 HOMES
Chiles strong economy based on copper exports - no need for foreign aid.
5
Q
Immediate response 3
A
50,000 emergency shelters
Power and water restored to 90% in 10 days
International aid
