Earthquake - Haiti 2010 Flashcards
0
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
7.0
1
Q
When was it?
A
12th January 2010
2
Q
How many died?
A
160,000
3
Q
How many were displaced?
A
900,000
4
Q
Where did people live after the earthquake?
A
In their cars, on the streets, in shantytowns
5
Q
How many commercial buildings were destroyed?
A
30,000
6
Q
How many schools were destroyed?
A
1300
7
Q
How many healthcare centres were destroyed?
A
50
8
Q
Why was it difficult to get aid into the area?
A
The main road going into Port au Prance was blocked for 10 days which meant services couldn’t get into the area.
9
Q
What was the effect on art?
A
Many of the country’s galleries and museums were destroyed?
10
Q
How many Haitian immigrants we’re allowed to stay in the US whilst Haiti recovered?
A
100,000
