Geography case study - LEDC earthquake

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A case study of an LEDC earthquake
Edward Aris
Flashcards by Edward Aris, updated more than 1 year ago
Edward Aris
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Where? When? Magnitude? - Haiti - 12th January 2010 - Magnitude 7
Primary effects? - 220,000 deaths - 300,000 injured - 1,300,000 homeless -3,000,000 people affected - 30,000 commercial buildings collapsed - Airport and port damaged - Damage to main clothing industry
Secondary effects? - Cholera outbreaks - Electrical Fires - Gas explosions - Riots
Primary responses? - Dominican republic provides emergency water and medical supplies - Emergency rescue teams arrived - Temporary hospitals set up - Many countries pledge money to help Haiti recover
Secondary responses? - Schools re-built - Farmers supported to grow crops - More money pledged - Haiti residence were paid to clear rubble - After 1 year there were still 1,300 homeless camps
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