Haiti 2010 eq Flashcards
(32 cards)
What was the magnitude of the Haiti Earthquake (2010)?
7.0 magnitude
When did the Haiti Earthquake occur?
12th January 2010, 16:53 local time
Where was the epicentre of the Haiti Earthquake?
Near Léogâne, ~25km west of Port-au-Prince
What was the depth of the Haiti Earthquake?
13km (shallow)
What type of plate boundary caused the Haiti Earthquake?
Transform (conservative)
Which plates were involved in the Haiti Earthquake?
Caribbean Plate and North American Plate
What fault line caused the earthquake?
Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault
How many people died in the Haiti Earthquake?
Between 217,000 and 230,000
How many people were injured?
Around 300,000
How many were made homeless?
Approximately 1 million
How many homes and commercial buildings were damaged or collapsed?
250,000 homes and 30,000 commercial buildings
How many people were affected overall?
3 million people
How many people lacked food and water after the quake?
2 million
What health crisis broke out in November 2010?
Cholera outbreak
What social issues increased following the quake?
Looting and sexual violence
What type of accommodation did many people move into?
Temporary shelters
Why was aid slow to arrive?
The port was damaged
What did the USA send as part of the response?
Rescue teams and 10,000 troops
What essential items were distributed to survivors?
Bottled water and purification tablets
How many people were relocated from Port-au-Prince?
235,000 people
How much did the UK donate in aid?
£20 million
What was Haiti’s main source of recovery support?
Foreign aid
What was improved in new housing?
Built to higher standards
How many people were still in temporary shelters one year later?
Over 1 million
