earthquake case studies

• What was the magnitude of the Turkey-Syrian earthquake on February 6, 2023?

  7.8
• How long did the Turkey-Syrian earthquake last?

  Approximately 85 seconds
• What caused the Turkey-Syrian earthquake?

  Arabian plate and Anatolian plate movement
• How many aftershocks followed the Turkey-Syrian earthquake within 24 hours?

  More than 570
• What percentage of Turkey's population was affected by the seismic activity?

  15%
• How many people were estimated to be impacted by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey?

  15.73 million
• What was the estimated cost of the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake?

  Approximately $84.1 billion
• How many buildings were damaged and destroyed in Turkey due to the earthquake?

  230,000
• How many provinces in Turkey were affected by the earthquake?

  11
• How many buildings were destroyed in Syria due to the earthquake?

  10,600
• What was the estimated damage cost in Syria from the earthquake?

  $5.2 billion
• What were the secondary impacts of the Turkey-Syrian earthquake?

  • Fires from broken gas and electrical lines
  • Aftershocks felt for 2 weeks
• What immediate responses were taken after the Turkey-Syrian earthquake?

  • Emergency aid distribution (food, water, medical supplies, blankets)
  • Local rescue operations for survivors
• What long-term responses were implemented after the turkey syria earthquake?

  • Mental health support services for trauma
  • Improved earthquake preparedness and response capabilities
  • Updating building codes
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Enhanced emergency response systems
• What type of earthquake was the Turkey-Syrian earthquake classified as?

  Transboundary earthquake
• Where is Haiti located?

  In the Caribbean region
• What was the GDP per capita of Haiti in 2019?

  1,204.86 USD
• What was the population of Haiti in 2019?

  9.843 million
• What was the GDP growth rate of Haiti in 2019?

  -5.7% annually
• What were the primary effects of the earthquake in Haiti?

  250,000 deaths and 30,000 commercial buildings damaged
• What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Haiti?

  7.0 on the Richter scale
• How many deaths were reported as a secondary effect of the earthquake?

  At least 3000 deaths
• What were the immediate responses to the earthquake in Haiti?

  • Slow aid arrival due to port damage
  • USA sent rescue teams and 10,000 troops
  • Provided bottled water and purification tablets
  • 235,000 people relocated from Port-au-Prince
  • £20 million donated by the UK government
• What were the long-term responses to the earthquake in Haiti?

  • Relied on overseas aid due to poverty
  • New homes built to higher standards
  • Over one million in temporary shelters after one year
  • Port needed rebuilding with significant investment
• What year did the earthquake in Haiti occur?

  2010
• How did the earthquake impact the population of Port-au-Prince?

  High population density led to severe casualties
• What was a significant challenge for aid delivery after the earthquake?

  The port was damaged
• If Haiti needed to rebuild its port, what type of investment would be required?

  A large amount of investment
• How many people were moved away from Port-au-Prince after the earthquake?

  235,000 people
• What was the condition of many people in Haiti one year after the earthquake?

  Over one million lived in temporary shelters