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Learning About Earthquakes: Haiti 2010 and Japan 2011

The Haiti earthquake 2010 case study and Japan earthquake and tsunami 2011 impacts showcase two devastating natural disasters with vastly different outcomes due to preparedness levels and economic conditions.

  • The Haiti earthquake (magnitude 7.0) resulted in widespread devastation due to poor infrastructure and lack of building codes
  • Japan's 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami demonstrated the effectiveness of earthquake building codes and vulnerability measures
  • Both events triggered significant international humanitarian responses
  • Economic impacts varied greatly - Haiti required extensive international aid while Japan suffered primarily infrastructure and economic market disruption
  • Environmental consequences included landslides in Haiti and radiation concerns in Japan
  • Long-term recovery approaches differed based on pre-existing development levels and resources
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1. Characteristics (location, plate types, magnitude) Magnitude 7.0 on MMS w/ depth of 13km High risk due to being on the boundary of the N.

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Comparative Analysis of Haiti and Japan Earthquake Events

The first page presents a detailed comparison of two major seismic events - the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, examining their characteristics, pre-disaster conditions, and resulting hazards.

Definition: The Modified Mercalli Scale MMSMMS measures earthquake intensity based on observed effects.

Highlight: Haiti's 7.0 magnitude earthquake proved more devastating than Japan's 9.0 magnitude event due to pre-existing vulnerabilities.

Example: Japan's advanced tsunami warning system gave coastal residents 30 minutes to evacuate, while Haiti had no early warning capabilities.

Vocabulary: Aseismic design refers to building methods that help structures resist seismic forces.

Quote: "Tsunami defences were in place defence walls were overwhelmed + not effective"

The page details the impacts and responses for both events:

Haiti:

  • 230,000 deaths occurred within 60 seconds
  • 70% of Port-au-Prince buildings collapsed
  • 1.5 million people were left homeless
  • International aid included 16,000 UN troops
  • Long-term reconstruction package of $11.5 billion

Japan:

  • 18,000 people dead or missing
  • 500km² area devastated by tsunami
  • $300 billion in damage
  • 100,000 soldiers deployed for rescue operations
  • Implementation of enhanced tsunami warning systems

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