Haiti Flashcards
1
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General info
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12 January 2010
52 aftershocks measuring >4.5
7.0 Richter scale
Capital of Haiti
2
Q
Primary effects
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230,000 killed 250,000 homes collapsed Most buildings were not earthquake proof 30,000 commercial buildings collapsed/ damaged Looting Bodies on streets after 2 days
3
Q
Secondary effects
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52 aftershocks measuring >4.5 caused weakened buildings to collapse
1 million homeless
No reconstruction had begun
Economic development of recent years undone - GDP growth rate of -8%
Cholera outbreak in November 2010
6 months after, 90% rubble had not been removed
4
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Responses
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UK gave £20 million
Food, aid workers and medical help sent
Government loses control so US government steps in
Government remains ineffective and is unable to focus on clearing rubble
