Haiti Earthquake

?
  • Created by: Mariam
  • Created on: 16-03-15 12:01
When did the earthquake occur?
12th Jan 2010
1 of 8
How strong was it?
7.0 Mw
2 of 8
Which plates were involved?
North edge of Caribbean Tectonic slipped under the North American plate
3 of 8
How much did the land move?
2 metres
4 of 8
Where was the epicentre?
Leogane, which is 15km south west of the capital Port au Prince
5 of 8
How many aftershocks were there?
2
6 of 8
How many deaths?
200,000
7 of 8
How many unaccounted for?
1000s
8 of 8

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

How strong was it?

Back

7.0 Mw

Card 3

Front

Which plates were involved?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

How much did the land move?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Where was the epicentre?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Geography resources:

See all Geography resources »See all Natural hazards resources »