Earthquake Case Study: Haiti 2010 (Developing Country) Flashcards
Name and locate the Haiti earthquake.
The earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on January 12, 2010.
What caused the Haiti earthquake?
Movement along the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault, a transform boundary between the Caribbean Plate and the North American Plate.
What were the basic facts about the earthquake?
Magnitude: 7.0.
Focus: 13 km deep (shallow-focus).
Death toll: Over 220,000.
Displaced: 1.5 million people.
Why were the impacts so severe?
High population density.
Poor building standards.
Lack of emergency preparedness.
Shallow focus increased ground shaking.
What has happened to Haiti since 2010?
Recovery has been slow due to:
Reliance on international aid.
Political corruption and instability.
Vulnerability to other hazards (e.g., hurricanes).
What were the impacts of the Haiti earthquake? Short-term
Buildings and infrastructure collapsed.
Hospitals and schools destroyed.
Cholera outbreak due to poor sanitation.
What were the impacts of the Haiti earthquake? Long-term
Economic losses ($8 billion).
Slow recovery due to lack of resources.
Political instability worsened.
