Haiti Earthquake Flashcards
When was the Haiti Earthquake?
12th January 2010
What was the magnitude?(Haiti Earthquake)
Magnitude 7 earthquake
How many aftershocks and what were their power?(Haiti Earthquake)
5 aftershocks that were themselves quite strong
How many miles was it from the capital city?(Haiti Earthquake)
Struck 10 miles South West from the capital city
What was the focus like?(Haiti Earthquake
Shallow focus (10km below the surface meaning that it had a bigger effect)
Where did it originate from (plate margin)?(Haiti Earthquake)
Originated from the Caribbean plate and possibly the North American
Where is Haiti (boundary)(Haiti Earthquake)
Lies on the boundary of the North American and the Caribbean boundary
What is poverty like?(Haiti Earthquake)
Majority of the population is below the poverty line
How much do 8% of people live off per week?(Haiti Earthquake)
8-% of people live off of £1/$2 a week
What is the economic wealth like?(Haiti Earthquake)
Poorest country in the Western hemisphere
What is literacy rate?(Haiti Earthquake)
literacy rate of 52.9%
How many people were made homeless?(Haiti Earthquake)
1.5 million made homeless
How many were killed?(Haiti Earthquake)
220,000
How was transport infrastructure effected?(Haiti Earthquake)
Transport infrastructure was badly damaged
What happened to the Arch Bishop of Haiti?(Haiti Earthquake)
Arch Bishop died, lowering morale
What major buildings were destroyed?(Haiti Earthquake)
National palace and cathedral collapsed
What % of forest coverage did Haiti lose?(Haiti Earthquake)
Lost 98% of their forest coverage
How did land:sea level ratio change?(Haiti Earthquake)
Sea level in some areas changed causing land to sink below sea level
What did contamination of water sources lead to?(Haiti Earthquake)
Contamination of water sources lead to cholera outbreak which killed animals as well as several hundred humans
Where was medical treatment set up?(Haiti Earthquake)
Medical treatment was set up in makeshift centres - using schools, cafes etc
How many ambulances were available?(Haiti Earthquake)
Only one ambulance available (driven by a local man)
What did the Dominican republic supply?(Haiti Earthquake)
Dominican republic supplied emergency water and medical supplies as well as heavy machinery to help remove rubble
What did Iceland supply?(Haiti Earthquake)
Emergency rescue teams from countries like Iceland
What did the UN supply?(Haiti Earthquake)
UN troops and police were sent to distribute aid and keep order as the government collapsed
