Chile Earthquake- Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A
8.8
2
Q
Is Chile a HIC or LIC
A
HIC
3
Q
When did the earthquake occur?
A
27th February 2010
4
Q
How many died?
A
500
5
Q
How many injured?
A
12,000
6
Q
How many affected?
A
800,000
7
Q
How much was destroyed?
A
- 220,000 homes
- 4500 schools
- 53 ports
- 56 hospitals
8
Q
What was the cost of damage?
A
$30 billion
9
Q
What were the secondary effects?
A
- Tsunami- several costal towns destroyed
- 1500km of roads damaged by landslides
- Fire at a chemical plant near Santiago
10
Q
What were the immediate responses?
A
- Emergency services
- International help
- National appeal raised $60 million
- Power and water restored to 90% of homes within 10 days
11
Q
What were the long-term responses?
A
- Housing reconstruction plan
- Economy re-built
