Environmental Issues in German Speaking Countries Natural Disaster - Earthquake By: Rebecca Kim.

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Environmental Issues in German Speaking Countries Natural Disaster - Earthquake By: Rebecca Kim

Source 1: Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology lowThe level of seismic hazard in Germany is low. 6There were earthquakes with magnitudes above 6. lessUrban areas are less vulnerable than rural. no damageSeismic intensity V or less causes no damage to buildings. uninhabitedNo risk exists in uninhabited areas.

Figure 1: Earthquake Hazard of the D-A- CH Countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

Source 2: Germany – Disaster Statistics 0.06There is average of 0.06 earthquakes per year. 1525In 1992, there were 1525 people affected. $31,000Earthquake cause economic damage of $31, Average of 0.5 people are killed per year. twiceEarthquake occurred twice this year.

Figure 2: Natural Disaster Occurrence this year

Source 3: Germany: Earthquake Shakes the Rhineland September 8, 2011September 8, 2011: unusually strong earthquake occurred in W. Germany. 4.4It was rated 4.4 on the Richter Scale. 200kmThe earthquake was felt within 200km. This was the strongest earthquake reported this autumn. 350There was more than 350 emergency calls reported.

Figure 3: Earthquake in Rhineland

Questions 1.What was the magnitude of the latest earthquake in Germany? 2.How many times did the earthquake occur this year?

Answers twice

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