Natural Disasters in Mexico:
1. TSUNAMIS: The communities along the Pacific coast in Mexico could be affected by tsunamis due to moving plates between the Cocos and North American tectonic plates. Of special awareness are small villages; including unprotected seashores.
2. EARTHQUAKES: Western Mexico, of the same account, are highly likely to be affected by earthquakes. This would destroy most of the civilization that currently exists there. 3. HURRICANES: The coasts along the south Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean are likely to experience hurricanes from June 1 until November 30. 4. VOLCANIC ACTIVITY: In the central-south part of Mexico, most of the volcanic activity takes place. Colima, with an elevation of over 12,000 feet, and Popocatepetl, which has an elevation of over 17,000 feet, experience the most volcanic activity in this area. 5. FLOODING: Low-lying regions of Mexico, mostly along the southern Gulf, are more likely to experience flooding than any other part of Mexico. This is even more common during hurricane season. |
Notable Disaster:
In 1985, Mexico City experienced a major earthquake with a magnitude of 8.1. On the early morning of September 19, 1985 at approximately 7:19 am, the giant earthquake caused over 10,000 deaths. Although many people died, the majority of the damage was caused to the Greater Mexico City area. The seismic event consisted of four earthquakes.
On the 28 of May earlier that year, there was a pre-quake that measured up to 5.2. The main event shock occurred on the 16th of September, was followed by two aftershocks; one on September 20th and then one in the following year on April 30th.
412 buildings collapsed and over 3,000 were severely damaged.
On the 28 of May earlier that year, there was a pre-quake that measured up to 5.2. The main event shock occurred on the 16th of September, was followed by two aftershocks; one on September 20th and then one in the following year on April 30th.
412 buildings collapsed and over 3,000 were severely damaged.
Background Information:
Mexico is located south of the US border and North of Belize. Its capital is Mexico City, with its government known as the "Distrito Federal." Its national language is Spanish. Most citizens of Mexico are expected to live to be roughly 75 years old. 98 percent of the people there can read. Most of Mexico is catholic; 82 percent actually. If you ever visit Mexico, be sure to check out Riviera Maya, Tulum, and the Chichen Itza; Mexico is a 761,601 square mile country if fun and adventure!
|
Most of Mexico is either a dry and hot desert or short and dingy mountains. The Mexican economy is mostly construction, with few farms and technology. Most of these resources that they use are imported; they purchase them with a "peso" which the Mexican dollar. It is the equivalent of $.07 American dollars. Mexican flag is white with a red stripe on the right and a green stripe on the left. It also has an eagle biting a snake and grasping a cactus in its talons.
|