Comparing Earthquakes in a HIC and a LIC

Comparing Earthquakes in a HIC and a LIC

Ensure you have the following information. If not, research and complete your notes. • A definition of the Richter Scale and the Mercalli Scale and understand the differences. (Pictures may help). • Know and can define the key terms to link with earthquakes. FOCUS EPICENTER P-WAVES S-WAVES MAGNITUDE RICHTER SCALE MERCALLI SCALE What is the difference between a reaction and a response?

Comparing Earthquakes – HIC – v - LIC Factor When? Estimated casualties? Type of damage? Effectiveness of rescue teams. Number of people made homeless? Power supplies? Provision of medical facilities? Strength and quality of buildings. Availability of money? Provision of aftercare? Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND 2011 NEPAL 2015 Reason

Write a comparison of the two earthquakes. • What does COMPARISON mean? Ensure you talk about Primary and Secondary effects… Short term responses, (what needs to happen NOW to stop things getting worse)…. . Long term responses, (putting things right) ………………….

Management can reduce the effects of a tectonic hazard. • Why do people live in areas of tectonic activity? (You need to research this point and try to come up with at least 4 reasons that you can explain)

How can the Risk of a tectonic hazard be reduced? (BBC Bitesize) How can the following points help to reduce the risk from a tectonic hazard? • MONITORING • PREDICTION • PROTECTION • PLANNING