Geographic and tectonic setting of the island of hispaniola, of which haiti occupies the western third. We provide an overview of the historical, seismological, geotechnical, structural, lifelinerelated, and socioeconomic factors that. 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. Crime, politics and violence in post earthquake haiti. 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. Fragmentation and poor collaboration and communication among multiple nongovernmental entities, in the context of a disempowered central government, have defined humanitarian action in haiti, including in the health sector. The scope of the book is limited to the health response, health being defined in its. Health response to the earthquake in haiti, january 2010. Communication services were cut off by the earthquake, so detailed information. Shelterbox, created by social entrepreneur tom henderson, provides temporary shelter and disaster relief for thousands of homeless earthquake survivors in haiti more photos. Republic of haiti, with an epicenter located approximately 25 km south and. In this book, time magazine assembles words and pictures to provide a harrowing and sometimes heart breaking account of the earthquake, the devastation it left behind and the struggle that followed to save lives and put a shattered world back together. 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.
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. Witnesses are describing the damage as severe and catastrophic. Many nations and organizations around the world have wanted to show their solidarity to haiti in prayers and pratical support. Gleaning information from haiti online, connecting to people affected by the quake and video coverage. Gleaning information from haiti online, connecting to. The haiti 2010 earthquake is noteworthy among natural disasters that subject the affected. This peace brief was prepared by louisalexandre berg, a jenningsrandolph peace scholar at the u. The dominican republic was the first nation to bring aid to the haitians. 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. Effects of 2010 earthquake still mar haiti three years ago, a massive earthquake destroyed much of the haitian capital of portauprince.
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. Health resources for haiti, postearthquake nlm disaster info. On january 12, 2010 a massive earthquake laid waste to portauprince, haiti, killing hundreds of thousands of people. Read haiti earthquake 2010 essay sample for free at. The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011 by peter benoit author visit amazons peter benoit page. It was the most destructive earthquake to be recorded in the nations 200year old history. Televangelist pat robertson referenced the haitian revolutions vodou origins as the explanation for the 2010 haiti earthquake, when he told viewers of his christian broadcasting network, something happened a long time ago in haiti, and people might not want to talk about it, they were under the heel of the french, uh, you know, napoleon the. Perspectives on haiti two years after the earthquake. Nbcs brian williams, lester holt, ann curry, kerry sanders and al roker report from haiti the day after it suffered a catastrophic 7. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake earthquake science center. This books starts out with a brief history of haiti.
Apr 25, 2017 when the earthquake struck the 2010 haiti earthquake struck on january 12, 2010, at approximately 16. Mortality following the haitian earthquake of 2010. Crises, emergency or disaster ceds haiti earthquake 2010 introduction the 2010 catastrophic haiti earthquake took place on 12 january. Tranblemannte 12 janvye 2010 nan peyi ayiti was a catastrophic magnitude 7. Thousands of people were killed and buildings were destroyed. The us geological survey usgs says that it was the most violent earthquake to. Earthquake hits haiti photo slide show how to contribute connect with those affected the lede blog. Institute of peace usip and a rule of law adviser at the u. Politics world business tech health time health entertainment science newsfeed living sports history the time vault magazine ideas time labs photography videos the goods press room the 100 most influential people next generation leaders person of the year top of the world. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Mortality, crime and access to basic needs before and after the haiti earthquake. Over 200,000 people died while over 300,000 were injured and over one million more were rendered homeless. Haitis socioeconomic situation at the time of the earthquake can be described.
The 2010 haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7. This thesis examines narrative responses to the 2010 earthquake in haiti. 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. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of portauprince, had a magnitude of 7. Two years after the january 12, 2010 earthquake, more than. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital. They provided them with water and food as well as medical. The schools mission is to provide families and their children with an opportunity to receive a. Based on comparing 1 year postearthquake to 3 years preearthquake. A man walks home as the sun begins to set, in the mountains near thomazeau, northeast of portauprince, haiti, on november 16, 2011. In this vivid narrative, farmer describes the incredible sufferingand resiliencethat he encountered in haiti. Haiti earthquake personal stories haiti earthquake six.
Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake reginald desroches,a m. The largest earthquake ever recorded in haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on january 12, 2010. Crises, emergency or disaster ceds haiti earthquake 2010introduction the 2010 catastrophic haiti earthquake took place on 12 january. On the scientific scale that measures the magnitude or strength of an earthquake, the quake scored a magnitude of 7. 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. Haiti earthquake the top 10 everything of 2010 time. Apr 25, 20 kolbe a, hutson r, shannon h, trzcinski e, miles b, levitz n. Jan 14, 2010 nbcs brian williams, lester holt, ann curry, kerry sanders and al roker report from haiti the day after it suffered a catastrophic 7. The extent of the devastation is still unclear but there are fears thousands of people may have died. The university of miami global institute project medishare umgipm established the first field hospital in portauprince, haiti, after the earthquake 1.
The devastating 2010 haiti earthquake highlighted a lack of preexisting formal biomedical mental health services. 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. After six months, haitians caught in the grips of a frustrating, immoral, inexplicable wait for even the first new housing might have some things to. This quick action allowed usa1 to get into action in the disaster area rapidly and. Writing the haitian earthquake and creating archives. Jan 11, 2012 a man walks home as the sun begins to set, in the mountains near thomazeau, northeast of portauprince, haiti, on november 16, 2011. We dont have any casualty figures for the time being, he said.
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. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a very strong earthquake that hit haiti on january 12, 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. An article published in haitis le matin newspaper in september 2008 cited. Jan 12, 20 effects of 2010 earthquake still mar haiti three years ago, a massive earthquake destroyed much of the haitian capital of portauprince. Geological s ur vey, the fault initially thought to have triggered this devastating earthquake is likely. Compiled by disaster information management research center, nlm, nih. 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. This paper estimates the impact of the 2010 haiti earthquake on the household decision about childrens time allocation. Roughly 200,000 people were killed and more than 1 million. This article examines responses in haitian writing to the earthquake through the. Paul farmer arrived in the haitian capital, along with a team of volunteers, to lend his services to the injured. Explore facts and frequently asked questions about the magnitude 7.
When these writers create archives in book form, they prevent them from. The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011 by peter benoit author. The us geological survey usgs says that it was the most violent earthquake to strike the impoverished. 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. Three articles 10 12 are based on surveillance activities in or related to haiti. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Thousands are feared dead following the haiti earthquake. Jan 01, 2012 surveillance reports related to haiti.
The center of the earthquake was near leogane, very close to portauprince, the capital and largest city of haiti. Background information on the earthquake in haiti on the afternoon of tuesday, january 12, 2010, the worst earthquake in nearly 200 years hit the island nation of haiti. Health information resources for the 2010 haiti earthquake. The world rallied, but not for long much of the promised aid has. It is based on research conducted by the author in haiti in july 2010, aimed at assessing vulnerabilities to conflict and instability in the post earthquake period. 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. What you need to know about the 2010 haiti earthquake. Health response to the earthquake in haiti januar y 2010 accor ding to a study by the u.
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 first six papers were published in the september issue, while the remaining six papers appear in this october issue. The earthquake was powerful enough to be felt strongly over 200. Politics world business tech health time health entertainment science newsfeed living sports history the time vault magazine ideas time labs photography videos the goods press room the 100 most influential people next generation leaders person of. Its epicenter was estimated 16 miles from portauprince. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital haiti. Crime and violence are on the rise in portauprince due to prisoner escapes during the earthquake.
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