Haiti Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
What magnitude was Haiti’s earthquake?
A
7.0
2
Q
What plate boundary caused the earthquake?
A
Conservative
3
Q
How many people died?
A
316,000
4
Q
How many people were made homeless?
A
1.5 million
5
Q
What was the economic cost between?
A
$7 and $14 billion
6
Q
How many hospitals collapsed or were badly damaged?
A
All 8
7
Q
What disaster management was in place in Haiti?
A
Nothing: they could not afford any
8
Q
What short term relief did Haiti receive?
A
International aid organisation provided basic essentials for survivors
9
Q
What disease spread through squatter camps?
A
Cholera
10
Q
Which port was damaged?
A
Port-au-Prince
