EOSC 114 Lecture Notes - Avalanche, Return Period, Natural Disaster
20 Nov 2012
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Natural disasters kill disproportionally more people in poor countries, and recovery is slower because means are limited and insurance is less likely. Double destruction earthquake in 1751 and 1770 led to the policy that buildings can only be constructed with wood, not concrete (masonity) Until 2010, haiti did not have any seismograph stations to monitor earthquake. Canada and haiti share bond because many haitians took refuge from brutal dubalier father and son dictatorship in 1960s. Governor general michaelle jean works as unesco special convoy. 6th biggest earthquake since 1904, equivalent to 700 haiti earthquakes. Ocean floor ruptured along a length of 700 km. Had modern building code and effective preparedness program combined to limit casualties and damage. Natural disasters: extreme natural events in which a large amount of energy is released in a short time, causing major consequences: involves significant casualties, disruption to society, large economic losses, and call for exterior help.
