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Long-Term Responses to Earthquakes

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Long-Term Responses to Earthquakes

Immediate responses are important to limit the damage in the first instance, but long-term responses are needed to help an area fully recover from the effects of an earthquake.

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Rebuild buildings and infrastructure

  • Houses, buildings, infrastructure and transport systems are likely to have to be rebuilt.
  • Similarly, water, gas and electricity systems will have to be repaired if they were damaged.
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Improve preparation

  • Building design and planning regulation may have to be redesigned and changed so that they deal with potential future earthquakes.
  • Some people may choose not to stay living in the area.
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Improve local economy

  • Governments may provide grants to boost the local economy or to encourage tourism in the area again.

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1The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

3Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1The UK Physical Landscape

3.2Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3River Landscapes in the UK

3.4Glacial Landscapes in the UK

4Urban Issues & Challenges

5The Changing Economic World

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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