Tectonic Activity Case Studies

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Created on: 10-01-12 12:32

How many countries were affected by the Asian tsunami?

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Name two countries that were affected by liquefraction when an earthquake struck?

Japan and New Zealand

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How many died in the Sichuan earthquake?

69000

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When Heimay erupted in 1973 how did the people modify the event?

Poured salt water onto the lava

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When did Mount Pinatubo erupt?

9th June 1991

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What is a Dyke?

Cut across rock the opposite way

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How are Calfornia, USA prepared for earthquakes?

Earthquake drills

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How much damage did the Christchurch earthquake cost?

$16 billion

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What did the Japanese earthquake/tsunami cause to happen in March 2011?

A potential Nuclear disaster

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Name two countries that were affected by liquefraction when an earthquake struck?

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Japan and New Zealand

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How many died in the Sichuan earthquake?

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When Heimay erupted in 1973 how did the people modify the event?

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When did Mount Pinatubo erupt?

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