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Why tectonic events have different impacts - Coggle Diagram
Why tectonic events have different impacts
Development
if a country has more money it can pay to earthquake proof buildings, do drills to prepare, buy emergency supplies, put up emergency housing etc
more money can pay for the damage rebuilding,
If a country has better healthcare then it can treat wounded better, reduce deaths, stop the spread of diseases better
The earthquake itself
Focus
Shallow or deep focus affects the magnitude and the damage
Magnitude
How strong the earthquake actually is
Mitigation
Building features
deep reinforcements=more stability
shock absorbers=more stability
Pendulums=more stability
cross bracing=more stability
infrastructure reinforcements
water and sewage shutoffs
stop leakage
reinforcing bridges with
gas shutoffs stop gas pipe leakage
Evacuation Routes
reduce panic and confusion, help to get people to safety
Supplies and planning
If you have medical supplies, food, water etc then if you run out then you have enough to suvive
Having emergency contacts, somewhere to stay, a place to go to
Location
Taller, older buildings = more damage
Populated city = more casualties