Natural Disasters in Chile

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What was the approximate magnitude of the earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015?

6.5

7.9 (correct)

8.5

9.5

What was the estimated cost of the damage caused by the earthquake in Chile?

USD$30 billion (correct)

USD$20 billion

USD$10 billion

USD$40 billion

What was triggered by the earthquake in Nepal, causing damage in the Himalayas?

Wildfires

Floods

Landslides (correct)

Droughts

What was damaged by the tsunami triggered by the earthquake in Chile?

Coastal towns and ports Signup and view all the answers

How many people were affected by the earthquake in Chile?

800,000 Signup and view all the answers

What was the distance from the epicentre of the earthquake to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu?

80km Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

Subduction of the Indo-Australian plate Signup and view all the answers

What was blocked by debris after the earthquake in Chile?

Roads Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate number of people affected by the earthquake in Nepal?

8 million Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated cost of damage from the earthquake in Nepal?

USD$5 billion Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the earthquake on historical sites and landmarks in Nepal?

They were partially damaged Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the landslide on the Kali Gandaki River?

It blocked the river Signup and view all the answers

Why was there no tsunami triggered by the earthquake in Nepal?

The earthquake started on land Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the avalanches triggered by the earthquake on Mount Everest?

They killed at least 19 people Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the power, water, and communications infrastructure damage in Nepal?

They were severely affected Signup and view all the answers

How many schools were destroyed as a result of the earthquake in Nepal?

7,000 schools Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate magnitude of the 2010 Chile Earthquake on the Richter scale?

8.8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the 2010 Chile Earthquake?

The subduction of the Nazca plate beneath the South American plate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary effect of the 2010 Chile Earthquake?

Ground shaking and surface rupture Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary effect of the 2010 Chile Earthquake?

Infrastructure damage and loss of lives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of the 2010 Chile Earthquake?

Landslides and avalanches Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk associated with the 2010 Chile Earthquake?

Tsunami risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the 2010 Chile Earthquake?

Over three minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of plate boundary associated with the 2010 Chile Earthquake?

Destructive plate margin Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nepal Earthquake 2015

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on April 25, 2015, caused by the subduction of the Indo-Australian plate beneath the Eurasian plate.
The epicentre was around 80km away from Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and originated only 15km below the surface.
The earthquake triggered huge avalanches and landslides in the Himalayas.
9,000 people were killed, and 20,000 injured, with 8 million people affected (⅓ of Nepal's population).
3 million people were left homeless, and 7,000 schools were destroyed.
50% of all shops were destroyed, leading to food and supply shortages.
Power, water, and communications were severely affected, with 1.4 million people urgently in need of food, water, and shelter.
The cost of damage was estimated at around USD$5 billion.
Many historical sites and landmarks were damaged or destroyed.

Secondary Effects of Nepal Earthquake

Landslides and avalanches triggered by the ground shaking caused widespread damage to infrastructure.
The avalanches on Mount Everest killed at least 19 people, and landslides blocked rivers.
A landslide blocked the Kali Gandaki River, and many people had to be evacuated in case of flooding.

Chile Earthquake 2010

A massive earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Chile on February 27, 2010, lasting for over three minutes.
The earthquake occurred on a destructive plate margin, where the Nazca plate subducts beneath the South American plate.
Around 500 people were killed, and 12,000 injured, with 800,000 people affected.
Many buildings were destroyed, including 22,000 homes, 4,500 schools, 53 ports, and 56 hospitals.
The Santiago airport was also badly damaged.
Water, electricity, and communications were lost in many places, with an estimated cost of USD$30 billion.

Secondary Effects of Chile Earthquake

Landslides triggered by the earthquake damaged 1500km of roads.
Debris blocked roads for weeks, which cut off rural communities and slowed relief efforts.
A tsunami was triggered by the earthquake, which devastated coastal towns and destroyed ports.
Fires broke out in buildings due to burst pipes and other complications.

Chile and Nepal's Contrasting Levels of Wealth

Chile has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 298.2 billion USD, ranking 38th in the world.
Nepal has a GDP of 29.04 billion USD, ranking 109th in the world.
Chile has a Human Development Index (HDI) ranking of 41st in the world, while Nepal ranks 145th.
GDP measures the total wealth of a country, while HDI measures the development of a country.

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This quiz is about various natural disasters that occurred in Chile, including a fire in a chemical plant, a landslide, and a tsunami. Test your knowledge about these disasters and their impact.