1.4: Haiti 2010

Question 1

When was Haiti earthquake

Answer 1

2010

Question 2

Haiti: Earthquake magnitude

Answer 2

7

Question 3

Haiti: Social Impact

Answer 3

approx. 300,000 dead and missing

Question 4

Haiti: Economic Impact

Answer 4

US$14 billion economic loss

Question 5

Haiti: Political Impact

Answer 5

1/4 government officials killed

Key government buildings destroyed

Question 6

Haiti: root cause of vulnerability

Answer 6

Haiti had GDP per capita of US$1300 and is a developing economy.

Extensive corruption within Haiti’s government

Question 7

Haiti: dynamic pressures of vulnerabilities

Answer 7

Limited funds and resources in county prior earthquake were being spent on more immediate issues, such as disease prevention and education, rather than earthquake preparations. Lack of disaster preparedness meant government officials, police and emergency services didn’t know how to respond to earthquake

High population density in capital, Port-au-Prince. approx. 300 people per square km. Capital near coast

Question 8

Haiti: Unsafe Conditions

Answer 8

Capital near coast and soft soil, on which many Haiti’s buildings were constructed, amplified seismic waves. Increased ground shaking and damage

Poor infrastructure limited access to people in need and made reaching them more expensive