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Haiti Flashcards

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What magnitude was the earthquake?

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7.2 on the Richter scale

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How many people died?

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Over 2000

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How many people were injured?

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12,000

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What were the secondary impacts?

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Landslides took place
Heavy rainfall turned landslides into mud and led to widespread flooding
Avalanche killed 19 people

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How many people were homeless?

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3 million

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What was the cost of damage?

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$5 billion

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What were the immediate responses?

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Temporary shelters provided
Red Cross sent aid
Temporary hospitals constructed

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