similarities + differences between HIC and LIC earthquake

Question 1

similarities between HIC and LIC earthquake

Answer 1

• both got overseas aid
• both had houses collapse
• both were sent personnel from other countries
  (the UK, US navy - Haiti 300 officers from Australia - new Zealand)

Question 2

differences between HIC and LIC earthquake

Answer 2

• Haiti had larger social impacts
  primary = 200,00 deaths
  secondary = 8000 deaths from cholera
• Haiti relied on NGOs and outside help (the UK + US navy)
  in New Zealand the government provided aid $20 million