This is a worksheet about the haiti earthquake and I was hoping someone could help me out.
Describe the geology of the area, such as plate boundaries, fault lines, etc.
haiti is near two fault lines
Dr. Bilhelm uses GPS technology and high-resolution images to find the local fault that caused the earthquake. Why is Dr. Bilhelm trying to locate the fault? Make sure your answer is SPECIFIC!
he is trying to locate the fault
In addition to the strike-slip fault that runs through Haiti, a subduction fault lies just north of the island. What could an earthquake from THIS fault generate, and who would it impact?
WHY was there SO much damage with this earthquake, even though it was not one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded?
Describe the weaknesses of the buildings in Haiti.
How could earthquake-resistant building techniques help to avoid such devastation and loss of life in the future? Explain some of the ways that buildings can be designed and built to avoid collapse and damage.
If an earthquake the size of the one that hit Haiti were to occur in Manhattan, do you think it would be as damaging as it was in Haiti? Why or why not?
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