Haiti Earthquake Flashcards
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When did the earthquake hit Haiti?
The earthquake hit Haiti on 12th January 2010.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Haiti?
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0 on the Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS).
How many major earthquakes have affected Haiti since the 1550s?
The earthquake in 2010 was the seventh most major earthquake event to affect Haiti since records began in the 1550s.
What percentage of Haiti lacked access to electricity by 2014?
By 2014, 70% of Haiti lacked access to electricity.
How many people were food insecure in Haiti by 2014?
By 2014, 600,000 people in Haiti were classified as ‘food insecure’.
What key infrastructure was damaged in the earthquake?
Major roads, airport and harbour control towers, and communications infrastructure such as mobile phone masts were damaged.
What happened to hospitals in Port-au-Prince after the earthquake?
All hospitals in Port-au-Prince were destroyed, impeding the medical response.
What social issues arose in the aftermath of the earthquake?
Widespread looting and a breakdown of law and order were reported.
What infrastructure was damaged that led to disease spread?
Fundamental infrastructure for water supplies and sanitation was damaged, leading to the spread of disease.
How many people died of cholera after the earthquake?
8000 people died of cholera following the earthquake.
Why is the population of Haiti vulnerable to earthquakes?
The population is vulnerable due to high levels of poverty and poor-quality housing that cannot withstand shaking.
How many soldiers did the US government deploy to support the response?
The US government deployed 3500 soldiers to support the response.
How many people were living in displacement camps by 2014?
By 2014, 170,000 people were still living in displacement camps.
What was the peak number of people living in displacement camps?
The peak number of people living in displacement camps was 1.5 million.
Where was the epicentre of the earthquake located?
The epicentre of the earthquake was 25km west of Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti.
How deep was the focus of the earthquake?
The focus of the earthquake was 13km deep.
What tectonic plates is Haiti situated on?
Haiti is situated on the boundary between the North American plate and the Caribbean plate.
What is the estimated death toll from the earthquake?
The estimated death toll ranges from 100,000 to 316,000.
How many people were made homeless by the earthquake?
2.3 million people were made homeless.
How many homes were destroyed in the earthquake?
250,000 homes were destroyed.
Which major government buildings were damaged?
The Palace of Justice, National Assembly, and Supreme Court were among the damaged buildings.
How many schools were destroyed in the earthquake?
1300 schools were destroyed.
What was the estimated total cost of the earthquake?
The total cost is estimated to have been $8 billion.
