Northridge case Study Flashcards
How long did the main seismic event last in Northridge?
10-20 seconds
What was Northridge repeatedly struck by after the main seismic event?
Aftershocks
What time did the Northridge earthquake strike?
4:31 AM local time
What year was the Northridge earthquake?
1994
What was the magnitude of the Northridge earthquake?
6.7
Where is Northridge?
California, USA
How many people were killed as a result of the Northridge earthquake?
61
How many people were injured in the Northridge earthquake?
7300
Where were hundreds of people displaced from and why? (Northridge)
From their homes due to severe damage
How many hospitals were forced to suspend their services?
23
What organisation responded swiftly to the Northridge quake?
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Why were some people not able to receive aid in Northridge?
Because of their socioeconomic or immigration status
What was the property damage estimated to exceed in Northridge?
$20 billion
What mental illness was there a large increase in after the Northridge earthquake?
PTSD
