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Economic & Social Impacts of Earthquakes, Nepal Earthquake, Chile…

- - - - Construct earthquake safe buildings e.g. Torre skyscraper in Mexico city
- - - - 15km below the surface
        
        Social Impact
        
        Almost 9,000 people died
        
        Electricity, water supplies were affected
        
        90% of clinics and schools in some areas were left unusable
        
        An avalanche on Mount Everest killed 19 people
        
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        Economic Impact
        
        Cost of damage was €9 billion
        
        1 millions children had no schools to attend
        
        3.7 million people needed emergency aid
- - - - 5km below Pacific Ocean
        
        Triggered a tsunami wave
        
        Social Impact
        
        Over 500 people died
        
        Water, electricity & communication systems were badly affected
        
        Roads were blocked, bridges collapsed
        
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        Economic Impact
        
        Cost of damage €30 billion
        
        Thousands of homes destroyed
        
        Limited food availability led to looting
        
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