Tectonics Flashcards
(21 cards)
What were the primary impacts of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake; over 230,000 deaths; 300,000 injured; 1.5 million homeless; widespread infrastructure damage
What were the secondary impacts of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
Outbreaks of cholera; increased crime; displacement into temporary shelters; economic decline.
How did the international community respond to the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
Over $13 billion pledged in aid; challenges in distribution due to damaged infrastructure; long-term recovery efforts ongoing.
What caused the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China?
Collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates along the Longmenshan fault line; magnitude 7.9 earthquake
What were the impacts of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
Approximately 87,000 deaths; 374,000 injured; 5 million homeless; extensive infrastructure damage
What were the responses to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
Rapid deployment of 130,000 troops; international aid received; reconstruction efforts initiated.
What were the primary effects of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
Magnitude 9.0 earthquake; over 15,000 deaths; 2,500 missing; 130,000 displaced; Fukushima nuclear disaster.
What were the secondary effects of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami?
Economic losses estimated at $235 billion; long-term displacement; environmental contamination.
How did Japan respond to the 2011 Tohoku disaster?
Evacuation of affected areas; international assistance; implementation of stricter building codes.
What caused the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
Undersea earthquake of magnitude 9.1 off the coast of Sumatra; displacement of the seabed triggered massive waves
What were the impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
Approximately 230,000 deaths across 14 countries; millions displaced; extensive coastal destruction.
What were the responses to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
Global humanitarian aid; establishment of tsunami warning systems; long-term rebuilding efforts.
What were the primary effects of the 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption in Colombia?
Eruption melted glaciers, causing lahars; town of Armero buried; approximately 23,000 deaths
What were the secondary effects of the 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption?
Displacement of survivors; economic losses; criticism over lack of early warning and evacuation.
How did Colombia respond to the 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption?
Delayed response; subsequent improvements in volcanic monitoring and disaster preparedness.
What were the primary effects of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland?
Ash plume disrupted air travel across Europe; local flooding due to glacial melt; no fatalities
What were the secondary effects of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption?
Economic losses in aviation and tourism; increased awareness of volcanic hazards.
How did Iceland respond to the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption?
Evacuation of residents; monitoring of volcanic activity; coordination with international aviation authorities.
What were the primary effects of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand?
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake; 185 deaths; thousands injured; extensive damage to infrastructure.
What were the secondary effects of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake?
Economic losses estimated at $28 billion; long-term displacement; psychological impacts on residents.
How did New Zealand respond to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake?
Emergency services mobilized; international aid received; implementation of stricter building regulations.
