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What is the case study for an LEDC earthquake?
Gurjarat, India, 2001
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?


7.9 magnitude




Epicentre was close to land



What were the effects?


20,000 dead




160,000 injured




600,000 homeless




$2-4billion economic loss
What attempts at rescue occurred?

Lack of preparation meant that rescue efforts commenced 48hours after the quake




Had little equipment, most rescuers having nothing but a shovel