Effects of Natural Disaster

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Effects of Natural Disasters

Earthquakes

Primary Effects - Direct result of the ground shaking.

Secondary Effects - Occur as a result of the primary effects.

Short Term

Social

- People killed/injured

- Homes destroyed.

- Transport/communication disrupted.

- Damage to infrastructure.

- Water pipes burst/contaminated.

Economic

- Shops destroyed.

- Looting.

- Disruption of transport can affect trade.

Environmental

- Fires

- Landslides

- Built up areas obliterated.

- Tsunamis can cause flooding.

Long Term

Social

- Disease may spread.

- People need to be rehoused, many are put into refugee camps.

Economic

- Expensive to rebuild infrastructure.

- Most money will be invested into rebuilding and nothing else.

- Income loss due to inability to trade.

Environmental

- Landmarks may be lost