Hazards Flashcards
What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake
7 magnitude
How many people died in the Haiti earthquake
220,000 estimated dead
How many people injured
330,000
How many homes were destroyed in Haiti earthquake
105,000
How many schools were damaged or destroyed as a result of the Haiti earthquake
4,000
Where was Haiti in the UN human development index
They were 145th out of 169 which was the lowest in the western hemisphere
How many people in Port au Prince were living in slum conditions
86%
What was haitis migration rate
-1.88 per 1000 so people were leaving causing population decline
What happened in October 2010 Haiti
There was a cholera outbreak and by 2011 over 5,000 people died and over 200,000 infected
What were some responses to the earthquake
Improved water supply for over 300,000 people
Supplied medical drugs to five cholera treatment facilities serving 18,000 people
Provided free healthcare for 39,000 people
What was the magnitude for the Japan earthquake 2011
9 magnitude
How many buildings were destroyed in Japan earthquake
120,000
What was the cost of the earthquake in Japan 2011
World bank estimated it to reach $235bn
How many people died in the Japan earthquake
Over 15,000
How high were the tsunami waves
40m high
How many people became homeless as a result of the Japan earthquake
Over 450,000
How many nuclear reactors went into meltdown in Japan earthquake
3 causing the Fukushima disaster
What caused the mount Etna eruption in italy 2001
The African plate sub-ducting under the Eurasian plate
How hot were the lava flows from mount etna
1,000 degrees Celsius
What happened to the airport in Cantina
It was forced to close because runways had to be cleared of ash
How was the winter ski season effected in Italy
Less snow set on the side of the volcano making it harder to ski
What were the responses to the lava flows
They diverted them to protect the tourist base of Rifugio Sapienza.
