Hati-MEDC Case Study Flashcards
Which plate boundaries were involved?
Conservative plate boundaries: North American and Caribbean plates
When did it occur?
12th January 2010
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
7.0 on the Richter Scale
How long did the tremor last?
1 minute
How far away was the epicentre to the capital Port-au-Prince?
25km
How deep was the focus?
13km
How many people died?
222,000 people
How many were injured?
300,000 people
How many people were displaced?
1.1 million people
How many homes were destroyed?
90,000
What were the primary effects?
222,000 people died. Over 300,000 injured. 1.1 million displaced. 90,000 homes destroyed. Many roads and bridges were destroyed. Telephone lines and electrical systems destroyed Schools and hospitals collapsed.
What were the secondary effects?
Fires
Diseases
Small tsunami
What were the short term responses?
International aid teams sent food, water, shelter and medicine.
23,000 tents were distributed.
Temporary camps were set up.
People dig for survivors using basic tools.
People grieve.
How many tents were distribted?
23,000
What were the long term responses?
Vast areas rebuilt.
G7 countries have written off Haiti’s debt.
Attempt to forbid building in high risk areas.
