A comparison between the effects of an earthquake on a developing country and developed country.

1. You are more likely to die in an
earthquake in a developing
country (eg: Haiti) than in a
developed country (eg: Japan).

2. Architecture
Developed Country Developing Country
• Buildings more able to • Buildings less able to
withstand an earthquake. withstand earthquake.

3. Economy
Developed Country Developing Country
• More money for emergency • Not enough money for
response emergency response

4. Medical Treatment
Developed Country Developing Country
• Access to better treatment • Little or no access to
and medicine medical treatment