Earthquakes

• What are the primary effects of earthquakes?


  • Property and buildings destroyed
  • People injured or killed
  • Ports, roads, railways damaged
  • Pipes (water and gas) and electricity cables broken
• What are the secondary effects of earthquakes?


  • Business reduced as money spent repairing property
  • Blocked transport hinders emergency services
  • Broken gas pipes cause fire
  • Broken water pipes lead to a lack of fresh water