Earthquake case studies
\nBelow are powerpoint presentations discussing the primary and secondary effects and immediate and long-term responses for both the Kobe, Japan and Kashmir, Pakistan earthquakes.<\/p>\n
Effects of the Italian earthquake – http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningzone\/clips\/the-italian-earthquake-the-aftermath\/6997.html
\nResponses to Italian earthquake – http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningzone\/clips\/the-italian-earthquake-the-emergency-response\/6998.html
\nThe Kobe earthquake – http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningzone\/clips\/the-kobe-earthquake\/3070.html
\nGeneral effects & responses & Kobe (Rich) & Kashmir (Poor)<\/p>\n
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\nKobe earthquake (Rich country)<\/p>\n
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\nHaiti 2010 – Poor country
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\nFacts
\nOn 12th January, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck close to Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince
\nThe earthquake occurred at a destructive plate margin between the Caribbean and North American Plates, along a major fault line.
\nThe earthquakes focus was 13km underground, and the epicentre was just 25km from Port-au-Prince
\nHaiti has suffered a large number of serious aftershocks after the main earthquake<\/p>\n
Primary effects
\nAbout 220,000 people were killed and 300,000 injured
\nThe main port was badly damaged, along with many roads that were blocked by fallen buildings and smashed vehicles
\nEight hospitals or health centres in Port-au-Prince collapsed or were badly damaged. Many government buildings were also destroyed
\nAbout 100,000 houses were destroyed and 200,000 damaged in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area. Around 1.3 million Haitians were displaced (left homeless)<\/p>\n
Secondary effects
\nOver 2 million Habitats were left without food and water.
\nLooting became a serious problem
\nThe destruction of many government buildings hindered the government’s efforts to control Haiti, and the police force collapsed
\nThe damage to the port and main roads meant that critical aid supplies for immediate help and longer-term reconstruction were prevented from arriving or being distributed effectively
\nDisplaced people moved into tents and temporary shelters, and there were concerns about outbreaks of disease. By November 2010, there were outbreaks of Cholera
\nThere were frequent power cuts
\nThe many dead bodies in the streets, and under the rubble, created a health hazard in the heat. So many had to be buried in mass graves<\/p>\n
Short-term responses
\nThe main port and roads were badly damaged, crucial aid (such as medical supplies and food) was slow to arrive and be distributed. The airport couldn’t handle the number of planes trying to fly in and unload aid
\nAmerican engineers and diving teams were used to clear the worst debris and get the port working again, so that waiting ships could unload aid
\nThe USA sent ships, helicopters, 10,000 troops, search and rescue teams and $100 million in aid
\nThe UN sent troops and police and set up a Food Aid Cluster to feed 2 million people
\nBottled water and water purification tablets were supplied to survivors
\nField hospitals were set up and helicopters flew wounded people to nearby countries
\nThe Haitian government moved 235,000 people from Port-au-Prince to less damaged cities<\/p>\n
Long-term responses
\nHaiti is dependent on overseas aid to help it recover
\nNew homes would need to be built to a higher standard, costing billions of dollars
\nLarge-scale investment would be needed to bring Haiti’s road, electricity, water and telephone systems up to standard, and to rebuild the port
\nSichuan, China 2008 – Poor country case study
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\nOn 12th May at 14:28pm, the pressure resulting from the Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate was released along the Longmenshan fault line that runs beneath. This led to an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale with tremors lasting 120 seconds.<\/p>\n
Primary effects
\n\u00b7 69,000 people were killed
\n\u00b7 18,000 missing
\n\u00b7 374,000 were injured
\n\u00b7 between 5 -11 million people were missing
\n\u00b7 80% of buildings collapsed in rural areas such as Beichuan county due to poorer
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\n\u00b7 5 million buildings collapsed<\/p>\n
Secondary effects
\n\u00b7 Communication were brought to a halt \u2013 neither land nor mobile phones worked in Wenchuan
\n\u00b7 Roads were blocked and damaged and some landslides blocked rivers which led to flooding
\n\u00b7 Fires were caused as gas pipes burst
\n\u00b7 Freshwater supplies were contaminated by dead bodies<\/p>\n
Immediate responses
\n\u00b7 20 helicopters were assigned to rescue and relief effects immediately after the disaster
\n\u00b7 Troops parachuted in or hiked to reach survivors
\n\u00b7 Rescuing survivors trapped in collapsed buildings was a priority
\n\u00b7 Survivors needed food, water and tents to shelter people from the spring rains. 3.3 million new tents were ordered.<\/p>\n
Long-term responses
\n\u00b7 Aid donations specifically money \u2013 over \u00a3100 million were raised by the Red Cross
\n\u00b7 One million temporary small were built to house the homeless
\n\u00b7 The Chinese government pledged a $10 million rebuilding funds and banks wrote off debts by survivors who did not have insurance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Earthquake case studies Below are powerpoint presentations discussing the primary and secondary effects and immediate and long-term responses for both the Kobe, Japan and Kashmir, Pakistan earthquakes. Effects of the Italian earthquake – http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningzone\/clips\/the-italian-earthquake-the-aftermath\/6997.html Responses to Italian earthquake – http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningzone\/clips\/the-italian-earthquake-the-emergency-response\/6998.html The Kobe earthquake – http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningzone\/clips\/the-kobe-earthquake\/3070.html General effects & responses & Kobe (Rich) & Kashmir (Poor) … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n