5.1 - Overview of the 1999 Earthquake
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What was the magnitude of the 1999 earthquake in Colombia?
💡 Hint: Think about the scale used to measure earthquakes.
What type of businesses were primarily affected by the earthquake?
💡 Hint: Recall the economic importance of coffee in Colombia.
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What was the primary industry affected by the 1999 earthquake in Colombia?
💡 Hint: Think about Colombia's economy and its main exports.
True or False: Decentralized reconstruction strategies involve decision-making from a single central authority.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of decentralization.
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Propose a reconstruction plan utilizing a decentralized method for a community affected by a disaster similar to the 1999 earthquake in Colombia. What would be the key components?
💡 Hint: Consider what the community needs most for a sustainable recovery.
Critically assess the effectiveness of traditional centralized disaster responses versus community-driven decentralized responses. Which do you think leads to better recovery outcomes?
💡 Hint: Think about real-life scenarios where local knowledge made a difference.
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