Eartguakes and volcanoes - Comparing the effects of earthquakes
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What are the HDI values for New Zealand and Ecuador?
- New Zealand: 0.913
- Ecuador: 0.732
When did the earthquakes in New Zealand and Ecuador occur?
- New Zealand: February 22nd, 2011
- Ecuador: April 16th, 2016
What were the magnitudes of the earthquakes in New Zealand and Ecuador?
- New Zealand: 6.3
- Ecuador: 7.8
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What was the hypocentre depth for earthquakes in New Zealand and Ecuador?
- New Zealand: 5 km
- Ecuador: 20 km
What were the plate boundaries involved in New Zealand and Ecuador earthquakes?
- New Zealand: Subduction, Australian & Pacific Plate
- Ecuador: Subduction, Nazca & South American Plate
How many people received food aid after the earthquake?
- 105,000 people received food.
- Provided for the first month post-earthquake.
Where were the locations of the epicenter for New Zealand and Ecuador earthquakes?
- New Zealand: Near Christchurch (367,700 people)
- Ecuador: Near Muisne (5,925 people) and Pedernales (21,910 people)
What tends to be needed in LEDCs after initial disaster aid?
- Structural aid is needed.
- Helps rebuild infrastructure.
How many people were injured in the New Zealand and Ecuador earthquakes?
- New Zealand: 6,900 people
- Ecuador: 16,600 people
Why do some argue there's no "natural disaster"?
- Only hazard events occur naturally.
- Impact depends on society’s preparedness.
What were the death tolls for New Zealand and Ecuador earthquakes?
- New Zealand: 185 deaths
- Ecuador: 673 deaths
How predictable are earthquakes?
- Very unpredictable events.
- Few warning signs and magnitude varies.
What were the economic costs of the earthquakes in New Zealand and Ecuador?
- New Zealand: 30 billion Euros
- Ecuador: 3 billion Euros
Can animals predict earthquakes?
- Stories claim bees and dogs predict.
- No scientific studies confirm this.
What are better predictors of earthquake damage than physical factors?
- Social and economic factors (socio-economic factors) are better predictors.
What do socio-economic factors influence in earthquakes?
- Influence earthquake effects.
- LEDCs have less preparation, leading to weaker infrastructure.
What actions help prepare for an earthquake?
- Set rules and inspections.
- Prepare search and rescue teams.
- Assemble emergency backpack.
- Have money for preparedness.
Why is emergency aid distribution difficult post-earthquake?
- Damaged infrastructure makes it challenging.
- Essential for providing quick support.
What is the role of hazard management?
- Helps survive earthquakes.
- Includes rules and inspections.
- Funds for search and rescue.
- MEDCs better prepared than LEDCs.
How does damaged infrastructure impact communication?
- Disrupts phone/internet.
- Makes contacting aid difficult.
- Greater damage hinders calls.
- Limits access to help.
What's the difference in rebuilding costs between New Zealand and Ecuador after an earthquake?
- New Zealand: Infrastructure costlier.
- Ecuador: Cheaper rebuilding.
- Cost 10x higher in New Zealand.
What are socio-economic factors?
What is structural aid?
What is a hazard event?
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