Case Study → 2008 Sichuan (Emerging) earthquake (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Magnitude of 2008 Sichuan earthquake
Magnitude of 2008 Sichuan earthquake
7.9
Duration of tremors in Sichuan earthquake
Duration of tremors in Sichuan earthquake
120 seconds
Epicentre location relative to Chengdu
Epicentre location relative to Chengdu
80 km NW of Chengdu
Death toll from Sichuan earthquake
Death toll from Sichuan earthquake
Approximately 70,000 people killed
Child deaths in school collapses
Child deaths in school collapses
5,000 children died
People needing housing after earthquake
People needing housing after earthquake
Over 3 million people
Temporary homes built (long-term response)
Temporary homes built (long-term response)
1 million over 3 years
Number of schools collapsed
Number of schools collapsed
100 schools
Total economic cost of earthquake
Total economic cost of earthquake
$191 million
Quake lakes formed by landslides
Quake lakes formed by landslides
34 quake lakes