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
