chile 2010 eq Flashcards
(27 cards)
When did the Chile Earthquake occur?
3:34am, 27th February 2010
What was the magnitude of the Chile Earthquake?
8.8
Where was the epicentre of the Chile Earthquake?
Offshore central Chile
What type of plate boundary caused the Chile Earthquake?
Destructive plate boundary
Which plates were involved in the Chile Earthquake?
Nazca Plate subducting beneath the South American Plate
Did the Chile Earthquake trigger a tsunami?
Yes, with waves travelling at around 800 km/h across the Pacific
Were there aftershocks after the Chile Earthquake?
Yes, multiple smaller aftershocks followed
How many people died in the Chile Earthquake?
Over 500 deaths
How many were injured?
Around 12,000 people
How many people were affected overall?
Over 800,000 people
How many homes were destroyed?
220,000 homes
How many schools, hospitals, and ports were damaged?
4,500 schools, 56 hospitals, and 53 ports
Which major airport and port were severely affected?
Santiago Airport and Port of Talcahuano
What utilities were disrupted?
Power, water, and communication services
What was the estimated economic cost of the earthquake?
Approximately $30 billion
What natural disaster devastated coastal towns?
A tsunami
How were Pacific countries affected?
Tsunami warnings reduced casualties
What incident occurred at a chemical plant in Santiago?
A fire that led to local evacuations
What effect did landslides have?
Damaged 1,500 km of roads and isolated remote communities
How quickly were emergency services deployed?
Rapidly after the quake
What international aid was provided?
Field hospitals, satellite phones, and floating bridges
What major transport route was repaired within 24 hours?
The north-south highway
What percentage of homes regained power and water within 10 days?
90%
How much was raised through the national appeal, and what was it used for?
$60 million to fund 30,000 emergency shelters
