haiti's earthquake Flashcards

1
Q

when did it take place?

A

january 12, 2010

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2
Q

what magnitude was the earthquake?

A

magnitude 7

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3
Q

what’s haiti’s income like?

A

LIC

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4
Q

name 3 things that were destroyed

A

port, buildings, major roads

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5
Q

what disease was spread and how comment on medical help

A

cholera disease was spread, only one ambulance provided medical help

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6
Q

what was prioritised when medical help should’ve been?

A

crowd control

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7
Q

name 4 successful responses

A

protection of buildings, temporary schools, warning systems, tens and shelters provided

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8
Q

name 4 failed responses

A

rubble hadn’t been cleared, 1 million people without houses a year after earthquake, over 800,000 people in aid camps, no immediate aid through poor planning

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