Although the 2010 earthquake was centered near haitis capital, portauprince, the central plateau was affected by moderate to strong earthquake activity see desroches et al. Crime, politics and violence in post earthquake haiti. Seeking information after the 2010 haiti earthquake. The quakethe greatest natural disaster in the countrys historyoccurred at a point when haiti appeared to be on the. On the scientific scale that measures the magnitude or strength of an earthquake, the quake scored a magnitude of 7. Witnesses are describing the damage as severe and catastrophic. The center of the earthquake was near leogane, very close to portauprince, the capital and largest city of haiti. The earthquake was powerful enough to be felt strongly over 200. Although the 2010 earthquake was centered near haiti s capital, portauprince, the central plateau was affected by moderate to strong earthquake activity see desroches et al. A complex fault pattern constrained by seismologic and tectonic observations article pdf available in geophysical research letters 38l22305 november 2011 with 112.
Haiti earthquake 2010 frequently asked questions the following is a list of questions and answers compiled by the uwi seismic research centre following the haiti earthquake on january 12th, 2010. Mapping and analysis of gaps and duplications in evaluations 6 1. We provide an overview of the historical, seismological, geotechnical, structural, lifelinerelated, and socioeconomic factors that. Health response to the earthquake in haiti, january 2010. In 201011 alone haiti, chile, and japan experienced major earthquakes. The former pages history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted so long as the latter page exists. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital. When the earthquake struck the 2010 haiti earthquake struck on january 12, 2010, at approximately 16.
Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake reginald desroches,a m. Please see the events in question for more details. Kolbe a, hutson r, shannon h, trzcinski e, miles b, levitz n. This is the strongest earthquake to hit haiti since 1770. What actions and policies can the government of haiti. The impacts of this disaster resulted in the disruption of the society, with. On january 12, 2010, an earthquake struck the western peninsula of the republic of haiti, claiming more than 250,000 lives and leaving 1. Multihazard analysis and identification of priority settlements for. The largest earthquake ever recorded in haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on january 12, 2010. The damaged national palace in portauprince, haiti, after the. Haiti is 80 percent catholic and the cathedral, often viewed as one of the sturdiest buildings within the city, served as a hurricane shelter and aid distribution center. This movement is not smooth and there is friction between the north american plate and the caribbean plate. This quick action allowed usa1 to get into action in the disaster area rapidly and.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Public health risk assessment and interventions earthquake. On the earths surface, the enormous energy created by that tremor an earthquake measuring 7. A devastating earthquake near haiti s capital, portauprince, on january 12, 2010, left an estimated 222,750 people dead, 300,000 injured including 4,000 to 5,000 amputees, and up to 1. Haiti is located in the northern region of the caribbean. Haiti earthquake january 2010 sjsu scholarworks san jose.
As of march 2010, the death toll reported by the government of haiti exceeded 233,000, with an additional 300,000 injuries. The richter scale reading alone of an earthquake is a poor predictor of. On 12 january 2010 a catastrophic earthquake measuring 7. Satellite earth observation and disaster management lessons. The location of the epicenter of the earthquake was. Hundreds of thousands of haitians lost their lives. Developing countries, earthquake magnitude scale, earthquake engineering, earthquakes, health care facilities, ports and harbors. The final updated version will be available shortly.
Some 22,000 people were killed, 00,000 injured, and more than 2. Republic of haiti, with an epicenter located approximately 25 km south and. Nhessd uncovering the 2010 haiti earthquake death toll. Debut novels, new books by emma hopper, quan barry and dimitry elias leger. Orthopaedic trauma service at the hospital for special surgery. The largest recorded earthquake since 1990 occurred in 1960 in valdivia chile and registered at 9. Jan 15, 2010 on 12 january 2010 a catastrophic earthquake measuring 7. Yet, we only have a very incomplete idea of the losses it caused. What was the reading on the richter scale of the haiti. Geo logical survey usgs and eeri that traveled to haiti january 26 to february 3, 2010. Paul farmer arrived in the haitian capital, along with a team of volunteers, to lend his services to the injured.
Address correspondence and reprint requests to david leonard helfet, md, hospital for special surgery, 535 east 70th street, new york, ny. The deadly march 2011 earthquake that struck japan occurred in a nation where disaster mitigation and preparation are comparative rigorous. The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011 by peter benoit author visit amazons peter benoit page. The indian ocean tsunami in 2004 and the earthquake in haiti in 2010 were two of the. Haiti foundation and the clinton bush haiti foundation. The dominican republic was the first nation to bring aid to the haitians. By 24 january, at least 52 aftershocks measuring 4. The earthquake that hit haiti on 12 jan 2010 affected almost 3. However the richter magnitude scale is no longer the formal scale used for reporting earthquake magnitude. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of portauprince, had a magnitude of 7.
This catastrophic event has entered world history as one of the most destructive earthquakes on record. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a very strong earthquake that hit haiti on january 12, 2010. They provided them with water and food as well as medical. A number of public figures died in the earthquake, including government officials, clergy members, musicians, together with foreign. Review of uncovering the 2010 haiti earthquake death toll, by j. The scope of the book is limited to the health response, health being defined in its. Tranblemannte 12 janvye 2010 nan peyi ayiti was a catastrophic magnitude 7.
Pdf for approximately 35 seconds on january 10, 2010, an earthquake measuring 7. Geographic and tectonic setting of the island of hispaniola, of which haiti occupies the western third. Part of the yearbook on space policy book series yearspace. Apr 25, 20 kolbe a, hutson r, shannon h, trzcinski e, miles b, levitz n. Haiti struck by earthquake in 2010 a major earthquake struck southern haiti on tuesday, january 12, 2010 at 4. More than 5 million people live in the area affected by the earthquake, 1. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital haiti. This thesis examines narrative responses to the 2010 earthquake in haiti. Here are four facts about haiti earthquake on tuesday the 12th of january 2010. It was the worst earthquake in haiti since the year 1770.
It was the most destructive earthquake to be recorded in the nations 200year old history. Crisis and response congressional research service summary the largest earthquake ever recorded in haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on january 12, 2010. Mortality following the haitian earthquake of 2010. Wenzel2 1general sir john monash scholar, the general sir john monash foundation, level 5, 30 collins street, melbourne, victoria, 3000, australia 2center for disaster management and. This books starts out with a brief history of haiti. The world rallied, but not for long much of the promised aid has. The university of miami global institute project medishare umgipm established the first field hospital in portauprince, haiti, after the earthquake 1. On january 12, 2010 a massive earthquake laid waste to portauprince, haiti, killing hundreds of thousands of people. Institute of peace usip and a rule of law adviser at the u. Sponsored by the technical council on lifeline earthquake engineering. Conflicting estimates have been published by different institutions, organizations.
In 2010, haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake which. The dissertation defined mfm in seeking information and in recovery, preservation, identification, and disposition of human remains. Mortality, crime and access to basic needs before and after the haiti. Some 22,000 people were killed, 00,000 injured, and more than 2 million forced from their homes. The earthquake s epicenter was 16km southwest of portauprince, the capital. Location of haiti and portauprince between the enriquilloplaintain garden fault epgf. Complex rupture during the 12 january 2010 haiti earthquake pdf.
A field reconnaissance in haiti by a fivemember team with expertise in seismology and earthquake engineering has revealed a number of factors that led to catastrophic losses of life and property during the january 12, 2010, mw 7. Humanitarian response to the 2010 haiti earthquake. Material from 2010 haiti earthquake was split to humanitarian response to the 2010 haiti earthquake on 14 january 2010. Haiti 2010 earthquakehow to explain such huge losses.
The 2010 haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7. Communication services were cut off by the earthquake, so detailed information. Haiti had not been hit by an earthquake of such enormity since the 18th century, the closest in force being a 1984 shock of magnitude 6. In this vivid narrative, farmer describes the incredible sufferingand resiliencethat he encountered in haiti. The richter or local magnitude scale of the haitian earthquake has been reported as 7. What were the earthquake characteristics and source of the 2010 haiti earthquake.
We provide an overview of the historical, seismological, geotechnical, structural, lifelinerelated, and socioeconomic factors that contributed to the catastrophe. What was the richter magnitude of the haitian earthquake. Its epicenter was estimated 16 miles from portauprince. Haiti after the earthquake summary on january 12, 2010, haiti suffered a 7. 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. It is based on research conducted by the author in haiti in july 2010, aimed at assessing vulnerabilities to conflict and instability in the postearthquake period. 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. Thousands of people were killed and buildings were destroyed. Usa1 received orders to deploy a heavy team to an earthquake in haiti from usaid. The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011 by peter benoit author. Haiti earthquake, 2010 on tuesday january 12th 2010, a catastrophic earthquake with a magnitude of 7. The former pages history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter pages, and it must not be deleted so long as the latter pages exist. Material from humanitarian response to the 2010 haiti earthquake was split to other pages. About how many times greater was the intensity of the chilean earthquake.
In 2010, haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake which registered at 7. This peace brief was prepared by louisalexandre berg, a jenningsrandolph peace scholar at the u. The leading us general in haiti lt gen ken keen said it was a reasonable assumption that up to 200,000 people might have died in last tuesdays earthquake. Specifically, it examined how mass fatalities were managed in haiti, how affected individuals sought information about fatalities, and. The haiti earthquake of 12 january 2010 measured 7. The 2010 earthquake in haiti, which killed an estimated 316,000 people, offered many lessons in massfatality management mfm. Pressure builds between the two plates until it is released as an earthquake. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake earthquake science center. Analysing a selection of fictional and nonfictional texts written in both french and english, it demonstrates the ways in which literary representations of the earthquake interrogate current definitions of disaster, reconstruction, and recovery while attempting to create narrative forms that. 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. Please leave this template in place to link the article histories and preserve this attribution. An earthquake measuring 7 plus on the richter scale rocked.
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