Haiti Earthquake Flashcards
When did Haiti earthquake occur?
12th January 2010
What type of plate boundary did the Haiti earthquake occur at?
Conservative
How many people died because of the Haiti earthquake?
Over 200,000
How many people were injured in the Haiti earthquake?
300,000
How many schools were destroyed in the Haiti earthquake?
4,000
What % of government buildings were affected in the Haiti earthquake?
60%
How many people became homeless because of the Haiti earthquake?
1.5 million
How many people died of cholera because of the Haiti earthquake?
5,899
How many people were living in temporary accommodation because of the Haiti earthquake?
600,000
What did many children become because of the Haiti earthquake?
Orphans
Haiti also suffered from a loss of which industry?
Tourism
How much did the Haiti appeal raise and what did it provide people with?
£107 million and tents, water and food
Where did help come from and how long did it take to get to Haiti?
Abroad eg UK, USA and 48 hours
What happened to tens of thousands of bodies in Haiti?
Buried in mass graves
How did aid agencies help people earn money after Haiti earthquake?
Cash for work programmes
