Geography - Haiti earthquake

• Where is Haiti located?

  In the Caribbean Sea
• What magnitude was the earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010?

  7.0 magnitude
• What caused the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

  North American plate sliding past Caribbean plate
• How many people were killed in the Haiti earthquake?

  230,000 people
• How many people were made homeless due to the Haiti earthquake?

  1,000,000 people
• What types of buildings were destroyed in Haiti?

  Homes, government buildings, hospitals, and schools
• What happened to the main prison in Haiti during the earthquake?

  It was destroyed and prisoners escaped
• What job-related impact did the earthquake have on people in Haiti?

  People lost their jobs
• What health crisis occurred due to the earthquake in Haiti?

  Bodies in the streets caused disease
• What waterborne disease spread in Haiti after the earthquake?

  Cholera
• What living conditions did people face after the earthquake in Haiti?

  They were forced into tent cities
• What were the short-term responses to the Haiti earthquake?

  • $100,000,000 in aid from the USA
  • $330,000 in aid from the EU
  • Healthcare supplies provided
  • Rations distributed
• What were the long-term responses to the Haiti earthquake?

  • Support for unemployed individuals
  • Establishment of temporary schools
  • Restoration of water and sanitation
• What magnitude was the earthquake that hit Christchurch in 2011?

  6.3 magnitude
• What type of plate margin was involved in the Christchurch earthquake?

  Conservative plate margin
• How many people were killed in the Christchurch earthquake?

  181 people
• How many people were injured in the Christchurch earthquake?

  2,000 injured
• What types of buildings were affected in Christchurch?

  Homes and other buildings were damaged
• What geological phenomenon caused damage in Christchurch?

  Liquefaction
• What percentage of Christchurch was without electricity after the earthquake?

  80%
• What secondary effect did the earthquake have on businesses in Christchurch?

  Businesses were closed
• How did the earthquake affect jobs in Christchurch?

  Jobs were lost or paused
• What transportation issue arose due to the earthquake in Christchurch?

  Road damage made movement hard
• What mental health impact did the earthquake have on people in Christchurch?

  People were mentally affected
• What were the short-term responses to the Christchurch earthquake?

  • Foreign aid received
  • Toilets provided
  • Farmy arm helped with cleanup
• What were the long-term responses to the Christchurch earthquake?

  • Areas zoned for damage classification
  • Temporary housing provided
  • Water and sewage restored
• What is the geographical classification of Haiti?

  Small island
• What year did the earthquake occur in Christchurch?

  2011
• What is liquefaction and how did it affect Christchurch?

  It caused significant damage during the earthquake
• What role did foreign aid play in Christchurch's recovery?

  It helped provide immediate assistance