✔️Haiti Earthqauke - Ledc Flashcards
When did the Haiti earthquake happen?
Thursday 12th January 2010 at 4.55pm
What was Haiti earthquake measured as on the Richter scale?
7.2
Where was the epicentre of Haiti earthquake ?
16 miles west of capital port-au-prince
Why did Haiti earthquake occur?
Haiti is situated on a conservative plate margin between Caribbean and North American plate.
Occurred at the fault
Plates constantly creep past eachother- 0.8 inches a year.
Release of pressure caused the earthquake .
5 immediate responses of Haiti earthquake
39,00 medical teams and relief was sent by many countries
Rescue teams took over 48 hours.
United Nations of USA took control of relief mission
Haiti appeal set up- £107 million
1 and a half million people in camps.
6 long term responses of Haiti earthquake?
Cash for work programme
Roads repaired
New earthquake proof buildings built
Provide sanitation- 600 latrines and washing areas built
Support for Haitian farmers and small buildings
Alternate fuel sources to reduce deforestation
How many people died in Haiti earthquake ?
200,000
How many people were seriously injured in Haiti earthquake ?
300,000+
How many people were affected by Haiti earthquake ?
3,500,000
How many people became homeless as a result of Haiti earthquake?
1.5 million
How many schools were destroyed in Haiti earthquake ?
4,000
What percentage of government buildings were destroyed in Haiti earthquake?
60%
How many people left port-au-prince as a result of Haiti earthquake ?
600,000
How long were people in Haiti left without food , medication and shelter?
Nearly a week
7 secondary effects of Haiti earthquake
Large amount of dust from collapsed buildings
Loss of wage earners and jobs
Long term poverty
Orphans
Lisa of tourism
Landslides
Dieseasws- outbreak of cholera, 5899 died and 216,000 affected
