Earthquake Hazard Management: Japan vs Haiti

What is the main goal of earthquake hazard management?

• To increase the magnitude of earthquakes

• To eliminate all earthquakes

• To reduce the risk to people and property

• To predict the exact time of earthquakes

Which country is considered a developed country in the case study?

• Brazil

• Japan

• Haiti

• India

What magnitude was the Tōhoku Earthquake in Japan?

• 8.5

• 7.0

• 6.5

• 9.0

What is one of the preparation strategies used by Japan?

• No warning systems

• Advanced early warning systems

• Building with weak materials

• No public education

Why are Japan's building codes effective?

• They are outdated

• They are not enforced

• They use weak materials

• They include shock absorbers and flexible materials

What is a short-term response strategy used by Japan?

• Military deployment with helicopters

• No emergency shelters

• No public transport

• Slow aid distribution

What long-term planning strategy does Japan use?

• Ignoring tsunami defences

• Rebuilding with outdated standards

• No investment in sea walls

• Rebuilding using updated safety standards

What was the magnitude of the Port-au-Prince Earthquake in Haiti?

• 6.0

• 9.0

• 8.0

• 7.0

Why was Haiti's building quality poor?

• Use of weak materials with no regulation

• Strict regulations

• Advanced technology

• High investment in infrastructure

What was a major issue with Haiti's short-term response?

• Sufficient emergency shelters

• Aid was slow and poorly coordinated

• Well-coordinated government response

• Fast and organized aid