Module 1 – Case
DISASTERS/HAZARD AND VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
Case Assignment
Part I. Disasters: Tsunamis
One of the deadliest tsunamis in recorded history occurred in the Indian Ocean in 2004. Based on information obtained from articles in the Background section, address the following:
Compare the impact between the tsunami in the Indian Ocean (2004) with the tsunami in Hokkaido (1993) on the population and infrastructure. What mitigation and/or prevention measures may have reduced the impact in each of these disasters?
Part II. Terrorism: 9/11
The terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001, emphasizes the importance of not relying on history alone. There had never been such an attack by terrorists on civilians on American soil; consequently, preparation for such a major attack seemed pointless. Any historian would note that during World War II, there were some skirmishes off our coasts, and minor sabotage from fifth columnists was rapidly quelled. The Pearl Harbor military installation was attacked, and although tragic, it was seen as military-to-military confrontation best handled by our fighting forces.
Times have changed; 9/11 happened. Other factors, such as political, environmental, and economic changes should be examined. Answer the following questions in your paper:
Within the framework of a hazard and vulnerability analysis, what were the pre-9/11 indicators that a possible disaster (terrorist attack) might occur?
Could this strike have been pre-empted? What factors, if changed, may have pre-empted the disaster?
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Module 1 – Case
DISASTERS/HAZARD AND VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
Case Assignment
Part I. Disasters: Tsunamis
One of the deadliest tsunamis in recorded history occurred in the Indian Ocean in 2004. Based on information obtained from articles in the Background section, address the following:
Compare the impact between the tsunami in the Indian Ocean (2004) with the tsunami in Hokkaido (1993) on the population and infrastructure. What mitigation and/or prevention measures may have reduced the impact in each of these disasters?
Part II. Terrorism: 9/11
The terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001, emphasizes the importance of not relying on history alone. There had never been such an attack by terrorists on civilians on American soil; consequently, preparation for such a major attack seemed pointless. Any historian would note that during World War II, there were some skirmishes off our coasts, and minor sabotage from fifth columnists was rapidly quelled. The Pearl Harbor military installation was attacked, and although tragic, it was seen as military-to-military confrontation best handled by our fighting forces.
Times have changed; 9/11 happened. Other factors, such as political, environmental, and economic changes should be examined. Answer the following questions in your paper:
Within the framework of a hazard and vulnerability analysis, what were the pre-9/11 indicators that a possible disaster (terrorist attack) might occur?
Could this strike have been pre-empted? What factors, if changed, may have pre-empted the disaster?
Assignment Expectations:
Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 3 pages not counting the title page and references.
References: At least 4 references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Use a minimum of 3 direct quotes. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section using APA format.
Organization: APA Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to each question.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Student presents and integrates points that lead to deeper issues.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues and factors considered.
Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Student avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
Instruction files
implementing-9-11-commission-report-progress-2011.pdf(3,53 MiB)
tsunami-resilient_communities_apos_development_in_indonesia_through_educative_actions_lessons_from_t(File not exist or corrupt.)
tsunami_geoscience.pdf(177,52 KiB)
