Hazards Case Studies - Haiti 2010 earthquake

What was the socioeconomic characteristics of Haiti ?

poorest country in Western Hemisphere, 70% population live in poverty, dependency on foreign aid

What was the planning for the Haiti 2010 earthquake ?

poorly prepared due to lack of seismic history, insufficient risk assessment, limited training

What was the physical nature of Haiti ?

country situated on a major fault line, high deforestation increasing risk of landslides

What was the monitoring activity for the Haiti 2010 earthquake ?

no prior prediction, no foreshock, shallow earthquake

What were the primary impacts of the Haiti 2010 earthquake ?

230,000 dead, 1 million made homeless and 300,000 injured

What were the secondary impacts of the Haiti 2010 earthquake ?

10,000 people died of cholera epidemic, delayed international aid due to political corruption, loss of workforce 

What was the short term relief for the Haiti 2010 earthquake ?

search and rescue operations, temporary shelter, provision of food and water

What was the long term recovery for the 2010 Haiti earthquake ?

rebuilding of infrastructures, governance from NGOs