Tectonics: Case Study: Sichuan 2008 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Where did this earthquake occur?
Mountainous central region of Sichuan province in southwestern China
When did it happen?
May 12th 2008
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
7.9
How far was the quake below the surface?
19km
What is the provincial capital of Sichuan?
Chengdu
How far was the quake away from Chengdu?
80km
Which plates was the quake caused by?
Collision of the Indian-Australian and Eurasian plates
How many deaths occurred?
Almost 90,000
How many injuries occurred?
375,000
What did China quickly deploy?
Soldiers and relief workers to the stricken area
How many were deployed?
130,000 soldiers
What was the cost of the homelessness experienced>
$86 billion
What was a potentially trigger of the earthquake?
The reservoir situated near the epicenter of the earthquake
