HAITI ERTHQUAKE-HAITI 2010
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a devastating disaster that struck the island nation of Haiti on January 12, 2010. It had a magnitude of 7.0 and struck just 25 kilometers (16 miles) west of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, at a depth of about 13 km. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, leveling much of the capital and surrounding areas, including the city of Leogane and parts of the Artibonite region. It is estimated that over 230,000 people were killed, with 300,000 injured, and more than 1.5 million were displaced from their homes.
The destruction of infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and government buildings, compounded the crisis, while the already fragile Haitian government and its resources were overwhelmed. The disaster was followed by widespread humanitarian needs, and international aid efforts, including rescue teams, medical supplies, and financial assistance, poured in from around the world. The aftermath of the earthquake also sparked a lengthy recovery process, with efforts to rebuild Haiti facing numerous challenges, such as political instability, logistical issues, and the impact of aftershocks and further flooding. Despite the progress in recovery, the 2010 earthquake remains one of the deadliest and most destructive natural disasters in the history of the Western Hemisphere.
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