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
