Haiti earthquake and Tectonic plates. Flashcards
Where was the epicentre?
Around 15 miles south of Port au Prince (capital)
What human factors made it worse?
2 million people in capital
Poorest country in the americas
7 million people live on less than $2 a day
GNP = $11 billion ($1,000 per person
Only 1/3 of Port au Prince had access to taps and flushing toilets.
53% of Haitians can read and write.
80% of buildings were shanty style and weak.
Government knew it was going to happen and did nothing about it - no funds.
How many people affected?
3 million.
How many people dead?
Over 220,000.
How many people injured?
300,000
How many houses collapsed?
250,000
How many people made homeless?
1.3 million.
How many large hospitals collapsed?
8.
How many school buildings collapsed or damaged?
4,000.
What percentage of Port au Prince was damaged?
90%
How many offices and factories collapsed?
30,000.
What other economic effects were there?
Businesses destroyed
Damage to the main clothing industry
Airport and main port damaged.
Name primary effects.
Destruction of buildings
Immediate loss of life after the quake.
Name 7 secondary effects.
Small tsunami (local)
1.3 million made homeless.
Millions without food and water.
1000’s of bodies piled up in the streets and outside morgues.
Injuries untreated (due to collapse in medical system).
Complete destruction of infrastructure and airport control tower.
100,000’s at risk of diseases such as cholera.
Define a natural hazard and give examples.
A naturally occurring event that has the potential to affect people’s lives or property. Examples: Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.
