Chile Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Primary effects of the Chile Earthquake
A
500 People killed
30 Billion of damage
2
Q
Secondary Effects
A
Coastal areas flooded by tsunami
Landslides blocked roads
3
Q
Immediate responses
A
A rapid response by emergency services.
Main roads were repaired within a day.
30,000 emergency shelters were built.
4
Q
Long-Term responses
A
A reconstruction plan to help 200,000 households.
5
Q
What was it caused by
A
Subduction of the Nazca plate under the South American Plate
