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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.
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Earthquakes A Presentation prepared by the Earthquakers: Dain Cape, Curtis Collins, AkilahBrasnell, KahdijahJoefield, Delmar Sandy and ShakriseCaruth.
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.
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
Mitigation Strategies of Earthquakes in Belize • A brief intro of Belize • Strategies and Initiatives: • Caricom • Cedara • Echo • CCCCC • Belize red cross • Building codes
Bibliography • http://etudescaribeennes.revues.org/324#ftn1 • http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/natural_hazards/earthquakes_rev3.shtml • http://www.vtaide.com/png/George/earthquake.htm • http://kids.discovery.com/tell-me/curiosity-corner/earth/natural-disasters/how-earthquakes-work • http://handygeography.wordpress.com/gcse/the-restless-earth-revision-materials/earthquake-case-study-haiti-poor/