primary hazards: ground shaking and crustal fracturing
secondary hazards: liquefaction and landslides
had a magnitude of 6.3
181 died, 2000 were injured and schools were closed for two C
weeks due to damage
over 50% of city buildings were damaged, water pipes and
sewage were damaged
unable to host five World Cup rugby matches
had backup generators and earthquake proof homes
6-7 million dollars in aid
medical services were quickly restored and people in landslide
danger were evacuated
130,000 soldiers + relief within hours
Chin
a magnitude of 7.9 affecting 45.5 million people
the earthquake triggered landslides leading to a quarter of the
deaths
government pledged 10 billion for rebuilding
secondary hazards: liquefaction and landslides
had a magnitude of 6.3
181 died, 2000 were injured and schools were closed for two C
weeks due to damage
over 50% of city buildings were damaged, water pipes and
sewage were damaged
unable to host five World Cup rugby matches
had backup generators and earthquake proof homes
6-7 million dollars in aid
medical services were quickly restored and people in landslide
danger were evacuated
130,000 soldiers + relief within hours
Chin
a magnitude of 7.9 affecting 45.5 million people
the earthquake triggered landslides leading to a quarter of the
deaths
government pledged 10 billion for rebuilding
