Additional - Japan, Turkey, Syria, Iceland

• What was the GDP per capita of Turkey in 2023?

  $10,661
• What was the GDP per capita of Syria in 2023?

  $2,285
• What was the HDI score of Turkey in 2023?

  0.83
• What was the HDI score of Syria in 2023?

  0.54
• What was the life expectancy in Turkey in 2023?

  75.8 years
• What was the life expectancy in Syria in 2023?

  71.8 years
• What was the average education duration in Turkey in 2023?

  12 years
• What was the average education duration in Syria in 2023?

  8.9 years
• What was the infant mortality rate in Turkey in 2023?

  7.3
• What was the infant mortality rate in Syria in 2023?

  14
• How many people died in the Turkey-Syria earthquake?

  55,000
• How many people were injured in the Turkey-Syria earthquake?

  Over 100,000
• What does the Red Cross believe about families affected by the earthquake?

  Many families will live in temporary settlements
• How many buildings were completely damaged in the Turkey-Syria earthquake?

  50,000
• What risk do damaged water systems in Syria pose?

  Risk of water-borne diseases for children
• How many Syrians lost their homes due to the earthquake?

  855,000
• How many provinces in Turkey experienced agricultural infrastructure damage?

  11 provinces
• What was the impact on the Iskenderum port in Gaziantep?

  It was damaged, affecting trade
• How many registered Syrian refugees are in Turkey?

  3.5 million
• Why have many Syrian refugees been forced to return to Syria?

  Increased hostility towards them post-earthquake
• How many children in Turkey are at increased risk of poverty due to the earthquake?

  2.5 million children
• What is expected to happen to the economic output of Turkey's industries?

  It is expected to decrease significantly
• What geological event caused the Turkey-Syria earthquake?

  Release of energy at a conservative plate margin
• What were the magnitudes of the two earthquakes in Turkey on February 6, 2023?

  7.8 and 7.5
• Where was the epicenter of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes?

  Gaziantep, southeast Turkey
• What was the primary impact of the earthquake in terms of human loss?

  55,000 people died
• What was a secondary impact of the earthquake on children in Turkey?

  Increased risk of poverty
• What was the response of the United Nations to the earthquake in Turkey?

  Provided $50 million in aid
• What was a challenge in delivering aid to Syria after the earthquake?

  Western sanctions on the country
• What was a significant issue in Syria's response to the earthquake?

  Lack of national infrastructure due to war
• How many people died in the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  15,894
• How many people were injured in the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  26,152
• How many people were displaced due to the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  130,927
• What was the economic cost of the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  US$235 billion
• How many buildings were destroyed or damaged in the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  332,395 buildings
• What was the height of the tsunami waves caused by the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  Up to 40 m
• What happened at the Fukushima nuclear power station during the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  Seven reactors experienced a meltdown
• What was a primary impact of the 2011 Japan earthquake on transportation?

  Huge disruptions to the transport network
• What was a secondary impact of the 2011 Japan earthquake related to rural areas?

  Rural areas remained isolated for a long time
• What was the cause of the 2011 Japan earthquake?

  Destructive plate margin between Eurasian and Pacific plates