GCSE Edexcel B Geography Hazardous Earth Case Studies

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Case studies involving earthquakes from Japan and Haiti, volcanoes from Japan and DRC, and tropical storms from USA and Bangladesh.

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Sendai, Japan

Developed country

2011

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Primary Impacts

  • 15 000 died

  • 5 000 injured

  • 350 000 homeless

  • 1 dam collapsed

  • 2 nuclear power stations damaged

  • Airport destroyed

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Secondary Impacts

  • Economic losses

  • Infrastructure damage

  • Radiation leaks

  • Long-term displacement.

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Short-term Responses

  • Evacuations

  • Military air drops and rescue

  • Relief efforts and aid distribution

  • Aid from UN

  • Temporary shelters

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Long-term Responses

  • Rebuilding infrastructure

  • Permanent housing solutions

  • Economic recovery initiative

  • Improved disaster preparedness

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