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Jumat, 31 Oktober 2014

Burma Tourism; Earthquakes in Myanmar

Rahim Tabet | Oktober 31, 2014 | | |
  In Asia, earthquakes frequently occur, and this also applies to Myanmar. The most recent earthquakes were on 24 April 2011. On the Richter scale had these earthquakes a magnitude of 6.8. The main cause of earthquakes is the unfavorable location of the country. Communication with the affected areas was very difficult and poor accessibility made ​​it more difficult to help. The earthquakes have caused much damage.

Most Recent Earthquake
The recent earthquakes that have taken place in Myanmar were on April 24, 2011. Not only a portion of Myanmar, but also the adjacent parts of Thailand and Laos are affected by two earthquakes. This area is also known as the Golden Triangle. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale and occurred approximately 10 kilometers depth.
 

Burma Tourism; Earthquakes in Myanmar


Unfavorable Location
The most important cause of the occurrence of the earthquakes, the unfavorable location. It is a sparsely populated area that is pretty inaccessible. The area can be characterized by, in the hills. Almost all of these hills are the result of earthquakes. Like Japan Myanmar is located on different tectonic plates. These plates are separated by the so-called Great Eurasian Plate. The most recent earthquakes in Myanmar were the sequel to the massive earthquake in Japan. This earthquake had a magnitude of up to 9.0.
 
Difficult Communication
In Myanmar, the technology is not as high as in the Netherlands developed. There's more to that large parts of the country are fairly inaccessible making it difficult to get in touch. This also applies to the Golden Triangle. During the most recent earthquakes communication with people was very difficult, partly due to the fact that the phone no longer worked. This made it difficult to estimate how large the impact of the earthquake. Was
 
Damage
The damage from the earthquakes that have occurred in Myanmar was great. Many cities and towns so devastated. More than 700 homes in the area collapsed. In the affected area about 18,000 people, of whom 3,000 have become homeless at least. Live Besides houses are also many public buildings including hospitals and monasteries collapsed due to earthquakes. In Kyarkuni a chapel collapsed in which 20 people were killed.

Help for Victims
The recent earthquakes not only had material effects, but also emotional and physical consequences. 75 people are killed and many people were injured. Residents of destroyed towns and villages had to spend off the night. In Tarleh there was only present. One doctor Were taken to the nearest hospital. The injured Soldiers helped in the search for survivors.

Besides domestic help is also provided. International aid Organizations like The Leprosy Mission Myanmar Christian Leprosy Mission dedicated themselves to the affected areas. Had to have help could be offered, how familiar was the local situation. Some time later, when even better communication, which could organizations do their bit.
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