GCSE Geography

Kashmir Earthquake

Pakistan

Sunday 8th October 2005

7.6 Magnitude

17,000 People Killed

49,000 People Injured

Indo Australian and Eurasian plate

Kobe Earthquake

Tuesday 17th January 1995

7.2 Magnitude

6,434 People Killed

200,000 Buildings Destroyed

230,000 People Made Homeless

716 After Shocks

Hurricane Andrew

August 16th 1992 - August 18th 1992

Category 5 Hurricane

Place of Creation: Africa

Driven Across ocean by strong winds

Hit dade county at 175mph

23 People Died

Asian Tsunami

Sunday 26th December 26th

Undersea Trauma (Subduction)

Waves radiate 500mph from earthquake site

30m High Wave

230,000 + Dead

Hurricane Mitch

Florida USA

Central America

Formed: - October 22 1998

Dissapated: - November 5 1998

19,325 People Died

Southern California

2007

Los Angeles County

20th October - November 9th

Casue

Drought

Damaged Powerlines

Overturned Truck

Arson - Accidental fire

preperation: - Before

treat All wood with fire retardent

Keep roofs and gutters clear of combustable material

Close/Box in overhangs

Remove Valuable Items

Cut tree limbs away from the house- to reduce spread of fire

Learn how to operate a fire extinguisher

Emergency water in arms reach

Defensive Space between property

Preperation: - During

Close doors but DONT lock!

Remove Combusatble Material

Turn of Air Conditioning

Evacuation Plan In Action

Have Access to foof

Use emergency Water

Do not Enter cars/Vans if fire is near

Preperation: - After

Check exterior and Roof

Contact Emergency services if danger is percieved

Make sure home is safe

Caution when re-entering a burned area