People may suffer PTSD, putting pressure on healthcare. People can Die. People can be left Homeless. Breakdown on communities, and many will be separated and forced to move.
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Earthquake Impacts on Low Income Countries
Lack Capital (Money) to buy technologies to predict disasters, so they can provide no warnings. Poorly Built Housing, so buildings collapse easier, cannot afford seismic designs. Less Education to teach people how to protect themselves.
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What is the scale that earthquakes are record on?
The Richter Scale
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How does the Richter scale work?
Every time you go up by 1, the earthquake is felt 10x (10 times) more
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Card 2
Front
People may suffer PTSD, putting pressure on healthcare. People can Die. People can be left Homeless. Breakdown on communities, and many will be separated and forced to move.
Back
Social Impacts of Earthquakes
Card 3
Front
Lack Capital (Money) to buy technologies to predict disasters, so they can provide no warnings. Poorly Built Housing, so buildings collapse easier, cannot afford seismic designs. Less Education to teach people how to protect themselves.
Back
Card 4
Front
The Richter Scale
Back
Card 5
Front
Every time you go up by 1, the earthquake is felt 10x (10 times) more
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