Earthquakes A Presentation prepared by the Earthquakers: Dain Cape, Curtis Collins, Akilah Brasnell, Kahdijah Joefield, Delmar Sandy and Shakrise Caruth.

Objectives:

Define an Earthquake. Identify the causes of an Earthquake. Explain physical, social and economical

impacts of an Earthquake. Use case study showing impacts of an

Earthquake on Caribbean countries. Identify mitigation strategies used by

Caribbean governments to reduce earthquakes.

What is an Earthquake?

An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust.

The Causes of an Earthqauke

Social impact of an Earthquake

Short term Impacts:

Destruction of houses

Economical impacts of an Earthquake

Short term Impacts:

Destruction of businesses

Economical impacts of an Earthquake

Short term Impacts:

Looting

Physical impacts of an Earthquake

Short term Impacts:

Tsunamis

Physical impacts of an Earthquake

Short term Impacts:

Flooding

Social impacts of an Earthquake

Long term Impacts:

Refugee Camps

Economical impacts of an Earthquake

Long term Impacts:

High cost of rebuilding a Settlement

Physical impacts of an Earthquake

Long term Impacts:

Destruction of important landmarks

Case study showing impacts of an Earthquake on Hati

Primary (caused directly by the Earthquake)

Secondary (result from primary effects)

316,00 people were killed, 1 million homless & 3 million

affected.

Hospitals and morgues because full due to the large number of

deaths.250,00 homes, 30,000 buildings

and 60% of govern. Buildings were destroyed or badly

damaged.

1 in 5 persons lost their jobs due to destruction of buildings.

50+ hospitals and 1,300+ schools were badly damaged, along side

the airport’s control tower.

Issues at the airport made it difficult to get aid into the area.

Transport and communication links were damaged.

Due to the pile of bodies, diseases became a serious

problem.

The main prison was destroyed releasing 4,000 inmates from

imprisonment.

People were squashed into shanty towns or on the streets since their

homes had been destroyed.

Case study showing impacts of an Earthquake on Hati

Primary (caused directly by the Earthquake)

Secondary (result from primary effects)

316,00 people were killed, 1 million homless & 3 million

affected.

Hospitals and morgues because full due to the large number of

deaths.250,00 homes, 30,000 buildings

and 60% of govern. Buildings were destroyed or badly

damaged.

1 in 5 persons lost their jobs due to destruction of buildings.

50+ hospitals and 1,300+ schools were badly damaged, along side

the airport’s control tower.

Issues at the airport made it difficult to get aid into the area.

Transport and communication links were damaged.

Due to the pile of bodies, diseases became a serious

problem.

Mitigation Strategies of Earthquakes in Belize

A brief intro of Belize Strategies and Initiatives: Caricom Cedara Echo CCCCC Belize red cross Building codes

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