Case Study - Haiti Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Haiti Earthquake?
A
12 January 2010
2
Q
Magnitude of the Earthquake
A
7 on the Richter Scale
3
Q
Radius of Earthquake
A
30 km wide
4
Q
Location of Epicentre &
Depth of Focus
A
25km from Capital Port-au-Prince
13 km deep Focus
5
Q
What type of Plate Boundary
A
Conservative - Caribbean and North American
6
Q
Preparation
A
None - it was very sudden
7
Q
Duration of the Earthquake
A
35-60 seconds
8
Q
Area Covered
A
120 km^2
9
Q
How many People died
A
220,000
10
Q
How many houses were destroyed/damaged
A
300,000
11
Q
How many people were still living in temporary shelters 1 year after?
A
1 million
12
Q
How much money did the UK government donate to Haiti
A
£20 million
