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Why was the human cost in Haiti so much greater than in Chile?
it is because haiti was a poor countrie and Chile was such a rich place for people to live in
How much destruction was made by the earthquake in Haiti?
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Is Chile's earthquake bigger than Haiti's?
Yes and No. The Feb 27 Chile quake released much more energy( 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale) while the Jan 12 2010 Haiti quake released 7.0 but the Haiti quake killed over 210 000 people while the Chile quake death toll will perhaps reach 1000.
How much stronger was the Chile earthquake than the one in Haiti?
The Chile earthquake at 8.8 was about 100 times stronger than the Haiti earthquake at 6.8. The Richter scale is logarithmic. The difference between the earthquakes is 2.0, which is the logarithm of 100.
Why was there less damage in Chile than in haiti even though the Chile earthquake was much stronger?
Chile is frequently hit by earthquakes - therefore their building codes are much stricter. Their houses are built to withstand devastating earthquakes. Haiti, on the other hand, has had relatively few earthquakes. Their situation reflects the poor housing common to the area, that, while cheaper, is worse in the long run.
Why was there so much destruction in Haiti?
The people of the country weren't well prepared or fully equipped for such situations as natural disasters.
Since the 2010 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile was 500 times more powerful than the 7 point quake in Haiti why was Haiti's so much more deadly?
it was actually 800 times more powerful, but with the close proximity that the Haiti earthquake struck to the major population center of Port Au Prince, combined with the lower quality of infrastructure in Haiti, this is why it caused so much more devastation.
How much money did Chile get from the earthquake?
well, because Chile is a rich country, and only 717 died in the earthquake, they probably got less than 10million, but the haiti earthquake is far more damaged, and haiti is one of the poorest country, so there houses were less developed
Does Haiti have wifi?
Yes Haiti does have wifi. Haiti has pretty much everything United States but usa has better thing than haiti
Is Florida bigger than Chile?
The area of Chile is 291,933 mi². The area of Florida is 65,755 mi². Chile is much larger.
How much damage did hurricane hazel cost Haiti?
Hurricane Hazel caused significant damage to Haiti in 1954, estimated to cost around $40 million USD at that time. The hurricane brought devastating floods, landslides, and destruction to the country, resulting in many casualties and severe infrastructure damage.
How much money did it cost to rebuild Chile after 1960 earthquake?
The cost of rebuilding Chile after the 1960 earthquake, which was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, exceeded $550 million. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, including infrastructure damage and loss of life, resulting in a significant economic toll on the country.
