Earthquakes II (Junior Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Haiti 2010 earthquake - magnitude?
Haiti 2010 earthquake - magnitude?
7.0
Deaths in 2010 Haiti earthquake
Deaths in 2010 Haiti earthquake
230,000 people
Disease from poor sanitation after earthquakes
Disease from poor sanitation after earthquakes
Cholera
Key services disrupted by earthquakes
Key services disrupted by earthquakes
Water, electricity, sanitation
Where do earthquakes likely occur?
Where do earthquakes likely occur?
Near plate boundaries
Technology to monitor ground movement
Technology to monitor ground movement
Lasers (and other technology)
Gas released as earthquake warning sign
Gas released as earthquake warning sign
Radon gas
Planning: Where is construction banned?
Planning: Where is construction banned?
On fault lines
Countries using shock absorbers in buildings
Countries using shock absorbers in buildings
Japan and Mexico
Type of pipes to prevent earthquake breakage
Type of pipes to prevent earthquake breakage
Plastic pipes
Earthquake drill taught in Japan
Earthquake drill taught in Japan
Duck, cover and hold
Emergency kit contents
Emergency kit contents
Food, water, medical supplies