Earthquakes

Haiti and New Zealand case studies

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  • Created on: 08-11-19 19:32
Explain what happens at a conservative plate margin?
Two plates move past each other in the same / opposite direction. Pressure builds p when the two plates meet at a fault(crack). Energy is released when the two plates slip past each other causing an earthquake.
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How is educating people a preparation? Give examples.
By having earthquake drills, people know how to stay safe during an earthquake which decreases the death toll. Having an earthquake survival kit in buildings will boast the survival rate as essential are easier to access.
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In Haiti what were the effect on children?
Over 4,000 school were destroyed which amounted to 1/4 of the schools on the island. This will lower the literacy rate and increase crime.
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Using two case studies describe the damage to infrastructure?
In Haiti nearly 300,00 homes were damaged/destroyed. The earthquake struck near the capital city, destroying government and hospital buildings. In New Zealand the Canterbury Tv building collapsed and caught fire.
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Date and magnitude of Haiti and New Zealand earthquake
Hait: Jan 12 2010 mag.7.0 New Zealand: Feb 21 2011 mag. 6.3
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What is the location of the Haiti and New Zealand earthquake?
Haiti is located in North America in the Caribbean. New Zealand is the surrounded by the South pacific Ocean
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What was the death toll in Haiti and New Zealand?
An estimated 230,000 and over 1 million homeless in Haiti but in New Zealand it was an estimated 180
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What were the immediate responses for Haiti?
New Zealands Red Cross launched an appeal to raise funds to help victims. Medical teams organised treatments
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What were the immediate responses for New Zealand?
A full emergency response plan within 2 hours of the earthquake
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What were the long term responses for Haiti?
The EU donated $330 million and the world bank cancelled their debt for 5 years. 6 months later there were better access to roads.
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What were the immediate responses for New Zealand?
The Australian government donated 6.7 billion to New Zealands Red cross. Electricity was restored to 80% within the 2 week.
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How is educating people a preparation? Give examples.

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By having earthquake drills, people know how to stay safe during an earthquake which decreases the death toll. Having an earthquake survival kit in buildings will boast the survival rate as essential are easier to access.

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In Haiti what were the effect on children?

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Using two case studies describe the damage to infrastructure?

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Date and magnitude of Haiti and New Zealand earthquake

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