Jan 18, 2010 the month of january 2010 has been very tragic for haiti and the world in general because of the earthquake that took the lives of so many people. Information on causes of the haiti earthquake recent. Physical health o physical health is maintained by. These cultural characteristics included poverty, political instability, the dense population of haiti and the slum housing that made up about 70% of the capitals housing. The causes and effects of haitis earthquake 1270 words 6 pages.
Geographic and tectonic setting of the island of hispaniola, of which haiti occupies the western third. This book uses firsthand accounts from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists and the media to describe what happened before, during and after the haiti earthquake of 2010. To understand the haiti earthquake and its consequences, we first need to ask why the earthquake. Haiti rising is a wideranging book comprised of four substantive sections.
The haiti 2010 earthquake is noteworthy among natural disasters that subject the affected human population to intense psychological stressors table 1. Haiti is located on hispaniola countries island bordering with dominican country where more than 50 % was belonged to dominican republic. Laurent hou1,2, and peijun shi2,3,4 1paris 4 university sorbonne. Haitis earthquake and the humanitarian impulse from p. Roughly 200,000 people were killed and more than 1 million. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital haiti. The earthquake that shook haiti in 2010 was no exception. The response actions were limited by the underlying vulnerabilities that existed in the country prior to the event and by a lack of coordination among decisionmakers. Goats and soda governments and nonprofits have insisted on keeping control of their projects in. North of the equator, dominican republic, cuba, east of, west of, north of, southof, caribbean sea, atlantic ocean. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital haiti, 2010. A crosssectional cluster survey of the earthquakeaffected population in metropolitan portauprince was conducted in january 2011 to assess the impact of the 2010 earthquake on haitian households and to characterize perceptions of humanitarian assistance at one year postearthquake. The damage caused by an earthquake is related to its magnitude and how close it is to densely populated areas. The focal point of this book is the january 12, 2010 7.
The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of portauprince, had a magnitude of 7. The haiti earthquake was the strongest earthquake in that region since the 18th century. Almost a decade after the disastrous 2010 earthquake, haiti has still not sufficiently recovered. The horror of the catastrophic haitian earthquake of 2010, the adrenaline rush of.
They provided them with water and food as well as medical assistance. Jan, 2010 the earthquake that devastated haiti tuesday was the strongest temblor to hit the island nation in more than 200 years. The answer to this question lies in the physical and human geography of haiti. Haiti already one of the poorest nations in the world dug itself into more debt by borrowing money to try and rebuild. Haitis socioeconomic situation at the time of the earthquake can be described. The earthquake that struck haiti took place along what is called a strikeslip fault a place where tectonic plates on each side of a fault line are moving horizontally in. Many nations and organizations around the world have wanted to show their solidarity to haiti in prayers and pratical support. Haiti 2010 earthquake 27 and the now destroyed pre sidential palace used to be an object of national pride.
Casualties of the 2010 haiti earthquake include both civilian and government officials, locals and foreigners however the overwhelming majority of those killed and wounded in the quake were haitian civilians. The dominican republic was the first nation to bring aid to the haitians. The major earthquake that struck haiti tuesday may have shocked a region unaccustomed to such temblors, but the devastating quake was not unusual in that it was caused by the same forces that generate earthquakes the world over. The background info of the quake maps showing the location of haiti and th slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
Mortality following the haitian earthquake of 2010. A number of public figures died in the earthquake, including government officials, clergy members, musicians, together with foreign civilian and military personnel working with the. Why is haiti vulnerable to natural hazards and disasters. How does he contextualize the tragedy in the countrys history. Sep 01, 2011 the haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011. The earthquake caused untold suffering to the citizens and an unprecedented crisis which required help from the international community to help mitigate. Thousands of people were killed and buildings were destroyed. Usa1 received orders to deploy a heavy team to an earthquake in haiti from usaid. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Most severely affected was haiti, occupying the western third of the island. What you need to know about the 2010 haiti earthquake. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.
It is not as if teenage prostitution didnt exist in haiti before the january 2010 earthquake that left 1. Paul farmer arrived in the haitian capital, along with a team of. Communication services were cut off by the earthquake, so detailed information. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. To understand the haiti earthquake and its consequences, we first need to ask why the earthquake and its powerful aftershocks occurred here rather than anywhere else. Haiti s economy took a nosedive as most of the clothing factories and other workplaces were destroyed and 1 in 5 people were made redundant after the earthquake. The largest earthquake ever recorded in haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on january 12, 2010. This quick action allowed usa1 to get into action in the disaster area rapidly and. Subsequent natural disasters, such as hurricane matthew in 2016, have drastically set back its recovery. The earthquake that devastated haiti tuesday was the strongest temblor to hit the island nation in more than 200 years. Jan, 2010 in their abstract they warned that this, combined with the fact that the last known major earthquake near haiti was in 1751, could add up to yield 2 meters of accumulated strain deficit, or a mw. Jonathan katz has written the book about the haitian earthquake. The month of january 2010 has been very tragic for haiti and the world in general because of the earthquake that took the lives of so many people.
In terms of magnitude, this earthquake wasnt very remarkable. In their abstract they warned that this, combined with the fact that the last known major earthquake near haiti was in 1751, could add up to yield 2. Government in 1994, was to dismantle the armythe cause of so many. The earthquake that struck haiti on january 12, 2010 caused one of the worst disasters in modern history. Cause and effects of the haiti earthquake 1059 words bartleby. The geographical proximity of the epicentre to the heavily populated portauprince will also have added to the damage caused. The strikeslip fault system in the region has two branches in haiti, the septentrionaloriente fault in the north and the enriquilloplantain garden fault in the south. Haiti physical geography plate tectonics january, 2010 17 donald rallis.
Explore facts and frequently asked questions about the magnitude 7. It led to more than 230 000 deaths and significant physical destructions. In 2014, haiti held the title of the most vulnerable country in the latin american and caribbean region, according to the united nations. A geologic explanation of the 2010 haiti earthquake. The usgs estimates the epicentre of the magnitude7. Apr 25, 2017 on january 12, 2010, a devastating earthquake struck haiti, the worst to be recorded in two centuries of the countrys history. The 2010 earthquake occurred on or near the enriquilloplantain garden fault zone and was preceded by earthquakes in southern haiti in 1751 two events, in october and november, 1770, and 1860. In january 2010, a devastating earthquake flattened parts of the capital, portauprince. Tranblemannte 12 janvye 2010 nan peyi ayiti was a catastrophic magnitude 7. But there was little data on local ground motion during the earthquake, which killed 230,000 people, according to official estimates. Cause and effects of the haiti earthquake 1059 words. The united nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs estimates that more than 220 000 people died and 2.
Health response to the earthquake in haiti, january 2010. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or. Winner, washington office on latin americaduke human rights book award. Jan 12, 20 effects of 2010 earthquake still mar haiti three years ago, a massive earthquake destroyed much of the haitian capital of portauprince. An exact death toll proved elusive in the ensuing chaos. Haiti was among the poorest countries in the world. The most powerful tremor to hit haiti since the initial earthquake on jan.
The extent of the devastation is still unclear but there are fears thousands of people may have died. Haiti 2010 earthquakehow to explain such huge losses. This books starts out with a brief history of haiti. Apr 14, 2020 almost a decade after the disastrous 2010 earthquake, haiti has still not sufficiently recovered. Hurricane isaac and hurricane sandy cause damage and. The earthquake that hit haiti on 12 jan 2010 affected almost 3. Witnesses are describing the damage as severe and catastrophic. By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our terms and community guidelines. On january 12th, 2010, a country long devastated by corrupt leadership and extreme poverty was dealt another blow. Jan 21, 2010 the most powerful tremor to hit haiti since the initial earthquake on jan. The 2010 earthquake occurred on or near the enriquilloplantain garden fault zone and was preceded by earthquakes in southern haiti in 1751 two events, in. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital. The earthquake shrank haitis gross domestic product by 5.
Keywords disaster losses, disaster response, earthquake, haiti, vulnerability 1 introduction on 12 january 2010, a 7. The earthquake caused major damage in portauprince, jacmel and other cities in. The country was used to be evidently corrupted and bribed by the governor. In this lesson, you will learn about that earthquake and how it forever changed haiti. October 31, 2017 haitis earthquake january 12th, 2010, the day that the people of haiti will never forget. The university of miami global institute project medishare umgipm established the first field hospital in portauprince, haiti, after the earthquake 1. Nature examines the causes and repercussions of the quake. Oct 19, 2010 but there was little data on local ground motion during the earthquake, which killed 230,000 people, according to official estimates. Not only were the children exposed to physical insecurity but also to emotional insecurity as they did not have someone they could rely on to help them achieve their dreams or even someone who could provide for their needs republic of haiti 2010. The causes of haitis underdevelopment 16 words bartleby. Thousands are feared dead following the haiti earthquake. The scope of the book is limited to the health response, health being.
Shallow earthquakes hit the surface more powerfully. A crosssectional cluster survey of the earthquake affected population in metropolitan portauprince was conducted in january 2011 to assess the impact of the 2010 earthquake on haitian households and to characterize perceptions of humanitarian assistance at one year postearthquake. Haitis economy took a nosedive as most of the clothing factories and other workplaces were destroyed and 1 in 5 people were made redundant after the earthquake. Haitian history, culture and the earthquake of haiti. Effects of 2010 earthquake still mar haiti three years ago, a massive earthquake destroyed much of the haitian capital of portauprince. Jan, 2010 by submitting a comment you agree to abide by our terms and community guidelines.
The cultural characteristics in haiti at the time of the january 2010 earthquake existed to make the poorest country in the caribbean more vulnerable. January 12th, 2010 around five in the afternoon the worst earthquake struck haiti having the strength of a 7. Feb 24, 2012 a very detailed powerpoint on the 2010 disaster. The location of the main shock of 12 january 2010 and aftershocks are shown in figure 2.
Label haiti and surrounding countries on your blank map. D i s c l a i m e r although the information contained in. The earthquake also left init wake over 5,000disability cases which include about 400. In our writing on haiti over the years and especially since the catastrophic earthquake of january 12, 2010, we have sought to dig deeper than the newspaper headlines and ngo press releases. Left wing indoctrination using this tragedy for political aims. In this article, we put forth a compilation of facts and statistics about the 2010 haiti earthquake, which ripped through the caribbean nation and derailed their dream of achieving economic stability. Read haiti earthquake 2010 essay sample for free at. Sponsored by the technical council on lifeline earthquake engineering. The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011. The book is mostly dedicated to political rhetoric, and the logistics of planning. Haiti quake intensity was affected by local terrain, study. Hiv aids in haiti after the earthquake pulitzer center.
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