Unit 4 - Case Studies (Haiti) Flashcards
When was the earthquake?
12th January 2010
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
7.0
According to the U.S Geographical Survey how many people died?
100,000
How many people were affected?
Three million
When was the last time Haiti was struck by an earthquake of that scale?
Not since the 18th century
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in 1984?
6.9
According to GeoActive how many people died?
170,000
How many quarters of the population live on less than $2 a day?
3/4 (Three Quarters)
What is the life expectancy in Haiti?
52
How many doctor and nurses are there per 100,000 people?
25 doctors and 11 nurses
Less than half of the population do not have access to what?
Safe drinking water
Which company got involved and helped Haiti?
The Red Cross
How much money did Britons donated to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal?
£23 million
Which other country were heavily involved in helped with aid?
The United States
