Haiti earthquake + tsunami - 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude of the quake on the Richter scale?
A
7
2
Q
How many years of development did the quake set the country back by?
A
Set country back 125 years of development.
3
Q
What percentage of administrative buildings were destroyed?
A
60%
4
Q
How many died?
A
316,000
5
Q
What created the Tsunami and how high was it?
A
Underwater landslides created a 3 meter high tsunami.
6
Q
What happened when the UN troops arrived?
A
They bought a severe cholera epidemic by disposing of raw sewage into a river.
