Multi-hazardous environments - Haiti Flashcards
1
Q
How many natural disasters were recorded by the International Disaster Database?
A
Over 6000 disasters worldwide between 1994 and 2013
2
Q
How many lives were taken by natural disasters between 1994 and 2013?
A
218 million people every year
3
Q
Which countries are multi-hazardous zones?
A
Bangladesh, Dominican Republic and Haiti
4
Q
What is Haiti’s population?
A
10.6 million
5
Q
What % of Haiti is mountainous?
A
60%
6
Q
Why is Haiti prone to landslides and mudslides?
A
Deforestation as a result of Haitians cutting down trees for fuelwood
7
Q
Where is Haiti located seismically?
A
- A seismically active zone
- intersected by two fault lines on a conservative margin
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