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Earthquakes A Presentation prepared by the Earthquakers: Dain Cape, Curtis Collins, Akilah Brasnell, Kahdijah Joefield, Delmar Sandy and Shakrise Caruth.
Objectives:
Define an Earthquake. Identify the causes of an Earthquake. Explain physical, social and economical
impacts of an Earthquake. Use case study showing impacts of an
Earthquake on Caribbean countries. Identify mitigation strategies used by
Caribbean governments to reduce earthquakes.
What is an Earthquake?
An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust.
The Causes of an Earthqauke
Social impact of an Earthquake
Short term Impacts:
Destruction of houses
Economical impacts of an Earthquake
Short term Impacts:
Destruction of businesses
Economical impacts of an Earthquake
Short term Impacts:
Looting
Physical impacts of an Earthquake
Short term Impacts:
Tsunamis
Physical impacts of an Earthquake
Short term Impacts:
Flooding
Social impacts of an Earthquake
Long term Impacts:
Refugee Camps
Economical impacts of an Earthquake
Long term Impacts:
High cost of rebuilding a Settlement
Physical impacts of an Earthquake
Long term Impacts:
Destruction of important landmarks
Case study showing impacts of an Earthquake on Hati
Primary (caused directly by the Earthquake)
Secondary (result from primary effects)
316,00 people were killed, 1 million homless & 3 million
affected.
Hospitals and morgues because full due to the large number of
deaths.
250,00 homes, 30,000 buildings and 60% of govern. Buildings
were destroyed or badly damaged.
1 in 5 persons lost their jobs due to destruction of buildings.
50+ hospitals and 1,300+ schools were badly damaged, along side
the airport’s control tower.
Issues at the airport made it difficult to get aid into the area.
Transport and communication links were damaged.
Due to the pile of bodies, diseases became a serious
problem.
The main prison was destroyed releasing 4,000 inmates from
imprisonment.
People were squashed into shanty towns or on the streets since their
homes had been destroyed.
Case study showing impacts of an Earthquake on Hati
Primary (caused directly by the Earthquake)
Secondary (result from primary effects)
316,00 people were killed, 1 million homless & 3 million
affected.
Hospitals and morgues because full due to the large number of
deaths.
250,00 homes, 30,000 buildings and 60% of govern. Buildings
were destroyed or badly damaged.
1 in 5 persons lost their jobs due to destruction of buildings.
50+ hospitals and 1,300+ schools were badly damaged, along side
the airport’s control tower.
Issues at the airport made it difficult to get aid into the area.
Transport and communication links were damaged.
Due to the pile of bodies, diseases became a serious
problem.
Mitigation Strategies of Earthquakes in Belize
A brief intro of Belize Strategies and Initiatives: Caricom Cedara Echo CCCCC Belize red cross Building codes
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