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Earthquake Stories: Christchurch 2011 vs Haiti 2010

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riya

@riya_jpby

The Comparison between HIC and LIC earthquake consequencesreveals stark... Show more

-181 people were killed.
-2,000 injured.
-Over 50% of aty's buildings
damaged
s HIC VS LIC.
Christchurch
and (nee)
Magnitude of 6.3, conserv

Haiti Earthquake 2010 (LIC)

The Haiti earthquake 2010 primary and secondary effects showcase the devastating impact on a less developed nation. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred on a destructive plate margin between the Caribbean and North American plates.

Primary Effects:

  • 220,000 fatalities
  • 300,000 injuries
  • 1.3 million people left homeless
  • Destruction of 100,000 houses and damage to 200,000 more
  • Collapse of 8 hospitals
  • Severe damage to main port

Definition: Destructive plate margin - Where tectonic plates move towards each other, causing one to sink beneath the other

Secondary Effects:

  • 2 million people left without basic necessities
  • Widespread power outages
  • Increased crime rates including looting and violence
  • Cholera outbreak by November 2010

Short-term Response:

  • US deployment of rescue teams and 100,000 troops
  • UK government's £20 million donation
  • Distribution of water and purification tablets
  • Evacuation of 235,000 people from Port-au-Prince

Quote: "One year after the earthquake, over 1 million people still lived in temporary shelters."

Long-term Recovery:

  • Continued dependence on international aid
  • Slow but improved building standards implementation
  • Significant investment required for port reconstruction
-181 people were killed.
-2,000 injured.
-Over 50% of aty's buildings
damaged
s HIC VS LIC.
Christchurch
and (nee)
Magnitude of 6.3, conserv

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 (HIC)

The Christchurch earthquake 2011 impact and response demonstrates how a developed nation manages natural disasters. Located on a conservative plate margin between the Pacific and Australian plates, the 6.3 magnitude earthquake caused significant urban disruption.

Highlight: The earthquake resulted in 181 deaths, 2,000 injuries, and damage to over 50% of city buildings.

Primary Effects: The earthquake caused immediate structural damage, including the collapse of the city's cathedral spire and extensive damage to water and sewage infrastructure.

Example: The damage was so severe that Christchurch had to forfeit hosting Rugby World Cup matches.

Short-term Response: The response was swift and well-coordinated, including:

  • International aid worth $6-7 million
  • Deployment of 300 Australian police officers
  • Red Cross aid workers' assistance
  • Strategic zoning for damage assessment

Long-term Recovery:

  • Insurance claims reached $898 million
  • Water and sewerage services were restored by August 2011
  • Temporary housing was provided to displaced residents

Vocabulary: Conservative plate margin - A boundary where tectonic plates move alongside each other



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Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

 

Geography

299

5 Apr 2023

2 pages

Earthquake Stories: Christchurch 2011 vs Haiti 2010

R

riya

@riya_jpby

The Comparison between HIC and LIC earthquake consequencesreveals stark differences in impact and recovery between Christchurch (2011) and Haiti (2010). Both earthquakes caused significant damage, but Haiti suffered far greater casualties and faced more challenging recovery due to limited... Show more

-181 people were killed.
-2,000 injured.
-Over 50% of aty's buildings
damaged
s HIC VS LIC.
Christchurch
and (nee)
Magnitude of 6.3, conserv

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Haiti Earthquake 2010 (LIC)

The Haiti earthquake 2010 primary and secondary effects showcase the devastating impact on a less developed nation. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred on a destructive plate margin between the Caribbean and North American plates.

Primary Effects:

  • 220,000 fatalities
  • 300,000 injuries
  • 1.3 million people left homeless
  • Destruction of 100,000 houses and damage to 200,000 more
  • Collapse of 8 hospitals
  • Severe damage to main port

Definition: Destructive plate margin - Where tectonic plates move towards each other, causing one to sink beneath the other

Secondary Effects:

  • 2 million people left without basic necessities
  • Widespread power outages
  • Increased crime rates including looting and violence
  • Cholera outbreak by November 2010

Short-term Response:

  • US deployment of rescue teams and 100,000 troops
  • UK government's £20 million donation
  • Distribution of water and purification tablets
  • Evacuation of 235,000 people from Port-au-Prince

Quote: "One year after the earthquake, over 1 million people still lived in temporary shelters."

Long-term Recovery:

  • Continued dependence on international aid
  • Slow but improved building standards implementation
  • Significant investment required for port reconstruction
-181 people were killed.
-2,000 injured.
-Over 50% of aty's buildings
damaged
s HIC VS LIC.
Christchurch
and (nee)
Magnitude of 6.3, conserv

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Christchurch Earthquake 2011 (HIC)

The Christchurch earthquake 2011 impact and response demonstrates how a developed nation manages natural disasters. Located on a conservative plate margin between the Pacific and Australian plates, the 6.3 magnitude earthquake caused significant urban disruption.

Highlight: The earthquake resulted in 181 deaths, 2,000 injuries, and damage to over 50% of city buildings.

Primary Effects: The earthquake caused immediate structural damage, including the collapse of the city's cathedral spire and extensive damage to water and sewage infrastructure.

Example: The damage was so severe that Christchurch had to forfeit hosting Rugby World Cup matches.

Short-term Response: The response was swift and well-coordinated, including:

  • International aid worth $6-7 million
  • Deployment of 300 Australian police officers
  • Red Cross aid workers' assistance
  • Strategic zoning for damage assessment

Long-term Recovery:

  • Insurance claims reached $898 million
  • Water and sewerage services were restored by August 2011
  • Temporary housing was provided to displaced residents

Vocabulary: Conservative plate margin - A boundary where tectonic plates move alongside each other

We thought you’d never ask...

What is the Knowunity AI companion?

Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.

Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Students love us — and so will you.

4.9/5

App Store

4.8/5

Google Play

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user