Haiti Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
what was its magnitude
A
magnitude 7
2
Q
where was it located
A
the Port au Prince was the epicentre
3
Q
what was the cause for it?
A
located in a conservative plate boundary, North American and Carribean plate
4
Q
2 primary effects
A
300,000 people injured
presidential palace destroyed
5
Q
2 secondary effects
A
international airport unusable
chlorea outbreak
6
Q
an immediate response?
A
healthcare supplies provided to a limit
7
Q
a long term response
A
3,000 temporary tent schools set up
