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What was the magnitude of the 2011 Japanese earthquake?
9.0
In which year did the Haiti earthquake occur?
2010
True or False: The 2010 Haiti earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0.
True
What natural disaster triggered the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster?
The 2011 Japanese earthquake
Fill in the blank: The 2010 Haiti earthquake struck near the town of __________.
Port au Prince
What was the estimated death toll from the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami?
Approximately 18,500
What was the primary cause of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
Tectonic plate movement
Multiple Choice: Which of the following cities was most affected by the 2010 Haiti earthquake? A) Tokyo B) Port-au-Prince C) Seoul
B) Port-au-Prince
What type of tectonic boundary is responsible for the earthquakes in Haiti?
Transform boundary
True or False: The 2011 Japanese earthquake was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan.
True
Fill in the blank: The 2011 Japanese earthquake occurred on March _______.
11
What was the primary response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
International humanitarian aid
Multiple Choice: Which country provided significant aid to Japan after the 2011 earthquake? A) China B) United States C) Brazil
B) United States
What was the estimated cost of damage from the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami?
$235 billion
What was the main factor that exacerbated the impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
Poor infrastructure
True or False: The 2011 Japanese earthquake led to an increase in seismic activity worldwide.
False
What was the primary type of wave generated by the 2011 Japanese earthquake?
Tsunami
Fill in the blank: The 2010 Haiti earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately _______ kilometers.
13
Multiple Choice: How many aftershocks were recorded following the 2010 Haiti earthquake? A) Over 50 B) Over 100 C) Over 200
B) Over 100
What was the date of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
January 12
True or False: The 2011 Japanese earthquake caused widespread nuclear contamination.
True
What was the primary emergency response system used in Japan during the 2011 earthquake?
Earthquake early warning system
Fill in the blank: The capital city of Haiti is __________.
Port-au-Prince
What percentage of buildings in Port-au-Prince were estimated to have collapsed after the 2010 earthquake?
Approximately 50%