Multi Hazardous - Haiti Earthquake 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Haiti earthquake occur?
A
12th January 2010
2
Q
What magnitude was the Haiti earthquake?
A
Magnitude 7 followed by two aftershocks of magnitude 5.9 and 5.5
3
Q
Where did the earthquake occur in Haiti?
A
Happened 25km southwest of the capital
4
Q
How many people were affected by the Haiti earthquake?
A
3.5 million
5
Q
How many people were estimated to have died?
A
220,000 estimated to have died
6
Q
How many schools were damaged or destored?
A
4000
7
Q
What were the primary impacts Haiti earthquake?
A
- 3.5 million people affected
- 220,000 estimated to have died
- 4000 schools were damaged or destroyed
8
Q
How many people became homeless?
A
1.5 million
9
Q
What were the secondary impacts Haiti earthquake?
A
- 1.5 million people became homeless
- By 2014, 100,000 people remained without permanent housing
10
Q
What were the short term responses to the Haiti earthquake?
A
- Humanitarian aid was promised by the UN
- Assistance with medical food and water was given to survivors
11
Q
What were the long term responses to the Haiti earthquake?
A
- Two years later half of the rubble had been cleared, and some damaged residences had been made habitable
- August 2014 - setting progress in Haiti act
