Haiti 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
What does this link to?
A
Tectonic hazard LEDC
2
Q
Cause?
A
- North American and Caribbean plates, conservative moving in same direction but at different speeds.
3
Q
Effect?
A
Primary:
- 316,000 killed and 1 million made homeless
Secondary:
- 1/5 people lost their jobs because so many buildings were destroyed
- Clothing industry was worse affected
4
Q
Management?
A
Short term:
- $100 million in aid from USA
- $330 million from EU
Long term:
- Support for people without jobs (almost 70%) through cash/food-for-work projects
