Haiti earthquake 2010

• What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake in 2010?

  7.0
• When did the Haiti earthquake occur?

  January 12th, 2010
• What time did the Haiti earthquake occur in local time?

  16.53
• Where was the epicentre of the Haiti earthquake located?

  Near Léogâne, Haiti
• What was the depth of the earthquake's focus?

  13 km
• Why does Haiti experience earthquakes?

  It is on a transform plate boundary
• What causes the pressure build-up that leads to earthquakes in Haiti?

  Friction between the North American and Caribbean Plates
• How many people were estimated to be affected by the earthquake as of February 12th, 2010?

  Three million
• How many people died as a result of the earthquake?

  Between 217,000 and 230,000
• How many people were injured in the earthquake?

  Approximately 300,000
• How many residences collapsed or were severely damaged?

  250,000
• How many commercial buildings were affected by the earthquake?

  30,000
• What was one of the secondary effects of the earthquake?

  Two million people were left without water
• What crime increased as a result of the earthquake?

  Looting
• What health issue emerged by November 2010?

  Outbreaks of cholera
• Why was aid slow to arrive after the earthquake?

  The port was damaged
• How many troops did the USA send to Haiti?

  10,000
• How much money did the UK government donate?

  £20 million
• What was a long-term response to the earthquake?

  New homes were built to a higher standard
• Why did many people die in the Haiti earthquake?

  It occurred at shallow depth
• What was a significant factor in the high death toll?

  The earthquake struck a densely populated area
• What condition were the buildings in Haiti generally in?

  They were in poor condition
• How many people live in Port-au-Prince?

  Three million
• What infrastructure issue complicated the aid response?

  Haiti only has one airport
• What happened to the control tower at the airport?

  It was severely damaged
• What was the result of the damaged port?

  The port became unusable
• What was the initial problem with aid distribution?

  Aid piled up at the airport
• How long did it take for rescue teams to arrive?

  Up to 48 hours
• What did local people have to do to help rescue efforts?

  Used their bare hands to dig
• What was a significant health issue following the earthquake?

  Severe shortage of doctors
• What are the primary and secondary effects of the Haiti earthquake?

  Primary Effects:

  • 3 million affected
  • 217,000 to 230,000 deaths
  • 300,000 injured
  • 1,000,000 homeless
  • 250,000 residences collapsed
  • 30,000 commercial buildings damaged

  
  

  Secondary Effects:

  • 2 million without water and food
  • Increased crime and looting
  • Temporary shelters used
  • Cholera outbreaks by November 2010
• What were the immediate and long-term responses to the Haiti earthquake?

  Immediate Responses:

  • Slow aid due to port damage
  • USA sent 10,000 troops
  • Bottled water and purification tablets provided
  • 235,000 relocated from Port-au-Prince
  • £20 million donated by the UK

  
  

  Long-term Responses:

  • Reliance on overseas aid
  • New homes built to higher standards
  • Over one million in temporary shelters after one year
  • Port rebuilding required significant investment