On january 12, 2010, a devastating earthquake struck haiti, the worst to be recorded in two centuries of the countrys history. Haiti earthquake, haiti, 2010 personal narratives juvenile literature juvenile works. The response to the 2010 haiti earthquake was the u. The haiti 2010 earthquake is noteworthy among natural disasters that. Three articles 10 12 are based on surveillance activities in or related to haiti. Primary prevention and nursing interventions include. The earthquake left a wave of destruction and death.
An exact death toll proved elusive in the ensuing chaos. Witnesses are describing the damage as severe and catastrophic. I havent asked her for this information, shes volunteering it. Haitian history, culture and the earthquake of 2010. The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011 by peter benoit author visit amazons peter benoit page. History sample essay on 2010 haiti earthquake we do not share your personal information with any company or person. Paul farmer arrived in the haitian capital, along with a team of volunteers, to lend his services to the injured. Compiled by disaster information management research center, nlm, nih. In this vivid narrative, farmer describes the incredible sufferingand resiliencethat. The earthquake was assessed as the worst in this region over the last 200 years. Jul 10, 2012 in january 2010, haiti experienced a sevenpoint earthquake that laid waste to an alreadystruggling infrastructure. On january 12th, 2010, a country long devastated by corrupt leadership and extreme poverty was dealt another blow.
The table of contents and all odd numbered pages should appear on the right when you view the book correctly as designed. The earthquake shrank haiti s gross domestic product by 5. The 2010 earthquake in haiti was a major catastrophe which occurred just west of the nations capital. This story contains images that some readers may find disturbing the magnitude 7. In icis 2010 proceedings thirty first international conference on information systems. Usaid has contributed one of its officers to assist with information.
David mccandless the global response to the haiti earthquake has been extraordinary and generous. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a very strong earthquake that hit haiti on january 12, 2010. The haiti earthquake facts, impacts and responses youtube. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake earthquake science center. Haiti earthquake of 2010 map of haiti depicting the intensity of shaking and the degree of damage incurred by the jan. The center of the earthquake was near leogane, very close to portauprince, the capital and largest city of haiti. Thousands of people were killed and buildings were destroyed. Read haiti earthquake 2010 essay sample for free at. The book gives particular emphasis to those lessons that are of general interest, i.
The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of portauprince, had a magnitude of 7. An alternative could be 2010 earthquake in haiti, 2010 haitian earthquake also works. The scope of the book is limited to the health response, health being. Massive earthquake strikes haiti on january 12, 2010, haiti is devastated by a massive earthquake. Jan 27, 2010 a voodoo scholar explains how haitis many believers may view the earthquake, why he thinks pat robertsons postquake remarks were cruel, ignorant, unforgivableand more. Scouring my library for all her books like it is a treasure hunt. Download file to see previous pages on tuesday 12th of january 2010, an earthquake measuring about 7. I noticed the incorrect grammar in this article too the first time i saw it but i didnt really feel like arguing over it. Ive written a book about haiti, and for it ive relied on schwartzs previous books travesty in haiti and his chapter in farmers post earthquake book. From the juvenile picture book section, to the new book shelf, then to the nonfiction shelves 809. Based on comparing 1 year post earthquake to 3 years pre earthquake. Mary sony sits by her market stand in portauprince, haiti, which she lost in the january 2010 earthquake making it very difficult to help support her family. The solution included a hospital administration system as well as.
Science for a changing world read the specifics about the haiti 2010 earthquake such as the magnitude and exact location. What you need to know about the 2010 haiti earthquake. Explore facts and frequently asked questions about the magnitude 7. It crippled the main airport, most of the ports, and almost all the paved roads. 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. The aftershocks of history is the new standard work in english on the astounding panorama of haitian history, from the seismic events of its founding to the earthquake of 2010. I hope this video helps you all out, i am currently an alevel student studying the edexcel new geography specification and i know that its hard to find resources online so i thought id. Jan 26, 2010 information is beautiful on aid to haiti. Haitian earthquake 2010 disasters and public health. The epicenter of the earthquake was at a place near leogane, about 25 km from the countrys capital of port au prince. Haiti earthquake 2010 maps perrycastaneda map collection. This picture book was an heartfelt tribute to the children of the haiti earthquake of 2010.
Dec 12, 20 read fast facts from cnn about the 2010 earthquake in haiti, which struck january 12, 2010. It drew an outpouring of support from around the globe but the small nation has yet to fully recover. Disaster management during haiti earthquake, 2010 research. Figure 61 on january 12, 2010, an earthquake struck near portauprince in haiti. There is now an unprecedented empathy for and interest in haiti, and a related need for information on haitian reality, beyond the cliches often associated with the nation. The 30second disaster was just the beginning of a collection of aftershocks that then struck the country relentlessly for days haiti earthquake of 2010, 2015. Contributors to the book include nancy gibbs, amy wilentz and bryan walsh. The soils in the mountains are thin and lose fertility quickly when cultivated. Crises, emergency or disaster ceds haiti earthquake 2010 introduction the 2010 catastrophic haiti earthquake took place on 12 january.
Haiti earthquake strange, strongest in 200 years this article found on the national geographic web site was written on january, 2010, the day after the earthquake hit haiti. The international community has much to learn from the response in haiti where it has shown an ability to repeat its errors and shortcomings from past disasters. Because of its shallow depth the earthquake had a devastating effect on the country. We have also ensured that the ordering process is secure. Apr 25, 2017 the 2010 earthquake in haiti was a major catastrophe which occurred just west of the nations capital. Haiti 2010 primary prevention nursing interventions. The small island nation of haiti suffered a devastating earthquake on january 12, 2010. Estimates are that over 300,000 people were killed and some 1.
Using data from the geosentinel global surveillance network, one article 10 describes patient characteristics and disease spectrum among foreign visitors to haiti before and after the 2010 earthquake. Sony took part in a recapitalization program run by mcc partner ecumenical foundation for peace and justice fopj to resupply products and train vendors how to manage money and provide. Schwartzs writing style is clear and compelling storytelling there is suspense about what fresh outrage has been done to truth and to haitians, and what schwartz delivers is always worse. The story of haitis earthquake camps 1 of 2 haiti liberte. Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention interventions. In january 2010, haiti experienced a sevenpoint earthquake that laid waste to an alreadystruggling infrastructure. Health response to the earthquake in haiti, january 2010. Icis 2010 proceedings thirty first international conference on information systems. The earthquakethe fifth largest recorded to datewas much stronger than the 2010 haiti earthquake, yet the chile earthquake and tsunami combined caused substantially less damage to infrastructure and less loss of life than the haiti event. Communication services were cut off by the earthquake, so detailed information. And on january 12, 2010 this is exactly what happened to haiti. Following the january 2010 earthquake in haiti, the israel defense force medical corps dispatched a field hospital unit.
The 12 january 2010 earthquake could not have occurred in a more vulnerable. The haitian governments official count was more than 300,000. We have tried to take the long view and contextualize the countrys complex politics in terms of its history, its relations with the united states and. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake reginald desroches,a m.
Over the course of the next 12 days, at least 52 aftershocks with a magnitude above 4. Health information resources for the 2010 haiti earthquake. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7. Haiti after the earthquake book daniel boone regional. One of the factors that made the earthquake so devastating was its shallow depth of about kilometers. The haitian earthquake of 2010 by peter benoit goodreads. Perspectives on haiti two years after the earthquake.
There is now an unprecedented empathy for and interest in haiti. Much of portauprince was completely devastated by the earthquake. The earthquake that struck haiti on january 12, 2010 devastated its capital region, killing 300,000, leaving over a million people homeless, and a nation in ruins. Madison smartt bell, author of all souls rising haitis history is tragic and noble, worth knowing for its own sake and essential to the countrys. Application of information technology within a field. This books starts out with a brief history of haiti. Over 200,000 people died while over 300,000 were injured and over one million more were rendered homeless. The international committee of the red cross also has a directory for missing and located.
The largest earthquake ever recorded in haiti devastated parts of the country. A specially tailored information technology solution was deployed within the hospital. Rumor theory and twitter during the haiti earthquake 2010. Haiti s buildings werent fit to withstand quakes the magnitude 7. Portauprince was near the epicenter of the earthquake and more than two million people lived in the metropolitan area. The lower hills are covered with red clays and loams. Most severely affected was haiti, occupying the western third of the island. The haiti 2010 earthquake has been depicted in the novel god loves haiti, by. On the scientific scale that measures the magnitude or strength of an earthquake, the quake scored a magnitude of 7.
The resource packet also includes basic information about haiti and a map showing the epicenter of the january 12, 2010 earthquake. The world, for a few moments, paused and sighed a collective, compassionate sigh. Jun 25, 20 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. If you view it as a twopage spread, be sure to check show cover during 2up in the view page display menu in the acrobat reader. Tranblemannte 12 janvye 2010 nan peyi ayiti was a catastrophic magnitude 7. On january 12, 2010 a massive earthquake laid waste to portauprince, haiti, killing hundreds of thousands of people.
This was one of the most catastrophic natural disasters ever to befall a state in the western hemisphere. The largest earthquake ever recorded in haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on january 12, 2010. The bush clinton fund was set up to help the haitian people build back its country. Still going strong, the bush clinton haiti fund is teaching kids about haiti, inspiring them to make a difference. Chapter 2 damage to infrastructure in the 2010 haiti earthquake. Amy wilentz is the author of several books, including the rainy season. On january 12, 2010, the world looked on as haiti struggled with the aftermath of the massive 7.
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