Haiti Flashcards
What is a primary affect? in terms of an earthquake
Primary effect is something that happens in the short term by the
earthquake
What is a Secondary effect? In terms of an earthquake
Secondary effect is something happening the long term as a result of a
primary effect
What magnitude was the Haiti 2010 earthquake?
Magnitude 7.0
What would the haiti earthquake be considered as?
A major earthquake causing serious damage
What were some impacts of the Haiti earthquake? primary effects. Name 3
-Approximately 220,000 people were killed and 300,000 injured
-80% of schools were destroyed in the capital Port au Prince
-45% of all commercial buildings (shops/offices/banks/factories) were destroyed
-the main port at port au prince was damaged along with many roads that were blocked by fallen buildings and smashed buildings
What were some impacts of the Haiti Earthquake? Secondary effects. Name 3
-Poverty levels rised, over 80% of the population live on less than a dollar a day (85p)
-Over 2 million Hatians were left without food or water
-the damage to the port and the roads meant it was difficult for aid supplies to be delivered in the short term and also term reconstruction
-1.3 million hatians were displaced and made homeless
What were human factors that made the Haiti earthquake so destructive? Lack of building codes
LACK OF BUILDING CODES
Typical concrete details show:
> Poor quality concrete, lack of consolidation
→ Weak cement mixed with dirty or salty sand, act…
•No building code in Haiti, no licensing requirements for architects, engineers, or contractors
• Seismic design is not included in the engineering curriculum in Haiti
What were human factors that made the Haiti earthquake so destructive? Finance and poverty
-the average life expectancy of a Haitian is 55 years
-Haiti’s population is 10 million
-For every one person, Haiti’s government has $450 in debt
-Haiti’s debt is $4.5 billion
-50% of the population was in poverty (earning less than $1 dollar a day) but rose to 80% after the earthquake
