Haiti - Earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
primary effects (4)
A
Up to 90% of buildings were destroyed in some places
Power and communications failed to work
Around 230,000 people died in the earthquake and 1.3 million made homeless.
2
Q
secondary effects (3)
A
Over 2 million people left without food or water
Police forces collapsed and looting became a serious problem
Outbreaks of disease due to contaminated water
3
Q
responses (3)
A
Many governments sent aid (for example USA sent $100million) but they were hard to get in due to closer of air and sea ports.
A year after still over 1million people were in refugee camps
235,000 people were moved from port-au-prince
4
Q
What city was the epicentre closest too?
A
Port-au-prince
5
Q
What magnitude was the earthquake.
A
7
