Hati Earthquake Flashcards
What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake?
7.0 MMS
What was the depth of the Haiti earthquake?
13 km
What were the primary hazards associated with the Haiti earthquake?
High risk due to living near a plate boundary
The earthquake occurred at a conservative plate boundary.
What was the epicenter of the Haiti earthquake?
Southwest of Port-au-Prince
How many aftershocks were recorded following the Haiti earthquake?
50
What were some secondary hazards that occurred after the earthquake?
Landslides and disease outbreaks
What was the estimated number of deaths resulting from the Haiti earthquake?
217,000 - 230,000
How many people were injured in the Haiti earthquake?
300,000
What was the economic impact of the Haiti earthquake?
$7.8 billion - $8.5 billion in damage
How many commercial buildings were destroyed in the earthquake?
30,000
What social impacts were observed following the earthquake?
Increased crime and lack of sanitation
Fill in the blank: The number of homeless individuals after the earthquake was approximately _______.
1 million
What was one of the major political impacts of the Haiti earthquake?
Breakdown in law and order
What was the response of the USA to the Haiti earthquake?
Sent rescue teams
What type of aid did the UK provide after the earthquake?
Donated 20 million
What was a significant long-term management challenge after the earthquake?
Rebuilding hospitals to a higher standard
What caused cholera outbreaks after the earthquake?
Lack of sanitation and unburied bodies
What happened to the education system in Haiti after the earthquake?
It was destroyed
What was a major issue with the water supply after the earthquake?
Collapse of water supplies
What were some impacts on the infrastructure due to the earthquake?
Damage to communications and port needed rebuilding
