Witnesses are describing the damage as severe and catastrophic. Its epicenter was estimated 16 miles from portauprince. Earthquake in haiti january 2010 pan american health. The cultural characteristics in haiti at the time of the january 2010 earthquake existed to make the poorest country in the caribbean more vulnerable. The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011 by peter benoit author visit amazons peter benoit page. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake reginald desroches,a m. Haiti earthquake threeyear progress report red cross.
On january 15, 2010, dhs secretary janet napolitano granted temporary protected status tps for 18 months to haitian nationals who were in the united states as of january 12, 2010. 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. 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. World vision responded, working with haitian communities, other humanitarian organizations, and the local government to help the country. In approximately 50 minutes, the tsunami was recorded at dart buoy 42407. 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. Introduction fast facts island nation in the caribbean discovered by christopher columbus in 1492. International federation of red cross and red crescent societies. Thousands of people were killed and buildings were destroyed. 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. On january 12, 2010, an earthquake struck the western peninsula of the republic of haiti, claiming more than 250,000 lives and leaving 1. The 2010s haiti cholera outbreak is the first modern largescale outbreak of choleraa disease once considered beaten back largely due to the invention of modern sanitation.
Relief rapid, lifesaving emergency humanitarian assistance search and rescue. The book gives particular emphasis to those lessons that are of general interest, i. The university of miami global institute project medishare umgipm established the first field hospital in portauprince, haiti, after the earthquake 1. Haiti earthquake occurred in complex, active seismic region date. 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. Unicef annual report for haiti 1 executive summary the 12 january 2010 earthquake represented an unprecedented worstcase scenario for haiti. Writing the haitian earthquake and creating archives. This publications objective is to improve the health sectors response for future major disasters. After the earthquake in january 2010, haiti was hit by an earthquake with a catastrophic magnitude of 7. Jan 12, 2010 the haiti tsunami was generated by a mw 7. Following the earthquake of january 2010, the government of haiti appealed to the international community for support in assessing total damage and loss, as well as in post disaster reconstruction and recovery. The center of the earthquake was near leogane, very close to portauprince, the capital and largest city of haiti. It focuses on the first three months of the response after the january 2010 earthquake in haiti.
Haiti is situated in the middle of the hurricane belt and often suffers from severe windstorms during the atlantic hurricane season from june to october. Mortality following the haitian earthquake of 2010. In this vivid narrative, farmer describes the incredible sufferingand resiliencethat he encountered in haiti. Haiti is located in the american continent, in the caribbean ocean, occupying onethird of the island known as hispaniola, the dominican re. On january 12, 2010, a devastating earthquake struck haiti, the worst to be recorded in two centuries of the countrys history. One of the key lessons to be relearned from the haiti earthquake is. 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 background info of the quake maps showing the location of haiti and th slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake earthquake science center. Launching a national surveillance system after an earthquake.
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. Haiti is considered as a fragile state and the 2010 earthquake further weakened the haitian institutions, increasing risks of social unrest. When these writers create archives in book form, they prevent them from becoming. 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. Geo logical survey usgs and eeri that traveled to haiti january 26 to february 3, 2010. When the earthquake struck the 2010 haiti earthquake struck on january 12, 2010, at approximately 16. The scope of the book is limited to the health response, health being defined in its. The location of the main shock of 12 january 2010 and aftershocks are shown in figure 2. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Paul farmer arrived in the haitian capital, along with a team of volunteers, to lend his services to the injured. Noaa center for tsunami research tsunami event january 12. The focus of this report is on the immediate crisis in haiti as a result of the earthquake and the u. This article examines responses in haitian writing to the earthquake through the prisms of a premonit.
Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital. The earthquake was powerful enough to be felt strongly over 200. The united states governments haiti earthquake response. Health response to the earthquake in haiti january 2010. It was the most destructive earthquake to be recorded in the nations 200year old history. Complex rupture during the 12 january 2010 haiti earthquake pdf. Jonathan katz has written the book about the haitian earthquake. The earthquake crippled haitis infrastructure, as key buildings, such as the presidential palace, the parliament, the ministry of health mspp, and other government ministries collapsed. Usa1 received orders to deploy a heavy team to an earthquake in haiti from usaid. Debut novels, new books by emma hopper, quan barry and dimitry elias leger. Deployed seven searchandrescue teams as part of an international rescue effort that saved more than lives emergency food assistance.
Haiti earthquake people locator hepl interactive web site providing information about found or missing people in haiti following the earthquake in january 2010. Haiti 2010 earthquakehow to explain such huge losses. Most severely affected was haiti, occupying the western third of the island. The earthquake left a wave of destruction and death. 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. Communication services were cut off by the earthquake. The community preparedness webinar series focuses on bringing together government and community leaders to involve citizens in allhazards preparedness and resilience. Much of portauprince was completely devastated by the earthquake. They provided them with water and food as well as medical assistance. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7. January 12, 2015 was the fifth anniversary of this disaster. 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.
Earthquake in haiti january 2010 the government of haiti estimates 220,000 people lost their lives and over 300,000 people were injured. On january 12, 2010, a major earthquake struck the country of haiti, destroying its capital, portauprince as well as a significant part of southern haiti, and causing massive casualties. At the time, haiti had no system capable of providing timely surveillance on a wide range of health conditions. Crises, emergency or disaster ceds haiti earthquake 2010 introduction the 2010 catastrophic haiti earthquake took place on 12 january. On 12 january 2010, haiti experienced one of the hardest challenges yet in what has been a. Pressure builds between the two plates until it is released as an earthquake. The largest earthquake ever recorded in haiti devastated parts of the country, including the capital, on january 12, 2010. Health response to the earthquake in haiti, january 2010.
The haiti 2010 earthquake is noteworthy among natural disasters that subject the. A complex fault pattern constrained by seismologic and tectonic observations article pdf available in geophysical research letters 38l22305 november 2011 with 112. The earthquake that hit haiti on 12 jan 2010 affected almost 3. The 2010 haiti earthquake response partners in health. Undac mission report haiti earthquake, january 2010 4 life expectancy. Haiti foundation and the clinton bush haiti foundation. Crises, emergency or disaster ceds haiti earthquake 2010introduction the 2010 catastrophic haiti earthquake took place on 12 january. Feb 24, 2012 a very detailed powerpoint on the 2010 disaster. The dominican republic was the first nation to bring aid to the haitians. 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. This quick action allowed usa1 to get into action in the disaster area rapidly and. Over 200,000 people died while over 300,000 were injured and over one million more were rendered homeless. On the scientific scale that measures the magnitude or strength of an earthquake, the quake scored a magnitude of 7. Millions of lives were shattered by the 2010 earthquake but the haitian population has.
The 2010 haiti earthquake was a very strong earthquake that hit haiti on january 12, 2010. Geographic and tectonic setting of the island of hispaniola, of which haiti occupies the western third. The earthquake that devastated haiti tuesday was the strongest temblor to hit the island nation in more than 200 years. The census bureau has numerous resources providing information not only on haitians living in the united states, but on haiti itself. It summarizes observations from the advance team organized by the u. The caribbean tectonic plate shifts slightly eastward each year at about 20 mm 0. In the aftermath of the january 2010 earthquake in haiti, usaid has provided relief, recovery and longterm reconstruction assistance. Haiti earthquake relief efforts by the region haiti. Laurent hou1,2, and peijun shi2,3,4 1paris 4 university sorbonne, enec espace, nature et culture, 1 rue victor cousin, 75005 paris, france 2state key laboratory of earth surface processes and resource ecology, beijing normal university, beijing 100875, china.
There had been no major earthquakes in haiti for 200 years. 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. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital haiti. Republic of haiti, with an epicenter located approximately 25 km south and. Tranblemannte 12 janvye 2010 nan peyi ayiti was a catastrophic magnitude 7. Many nations and organizations around the world have wanted to show their solidarity to haiti in prayers and pratical support. Since its reintroduction to haiti in october 2010, cholera has spread across the country and has become endemic, causing high levels of both morbidity and mortality. Vulnerability to natural hazards climate change, deforestation, topography, poverty and lack of public structures make haiti especially vulnerable to natural hazards tropical cyclones. Kerry sanders and al roker report from haiti the day after it suffered a catastrophic 7. On january 12, 2010, haiti experienced a magnitude7. The epicenter the 2010 earthquake epicenter occurred near the town of leogane, approximately 25 km 16 miles west of portauprince. The earthquake s epicenter was 16km southwest of portauprince, the capital. The quake, centred about 15 miles southwest of portauprince, was a magnitude of 7.
Haitian government officials estimated that 230,000 persons died and 300,000 were injured. How does he contextualize the tragedy in the countrys history. Read haiti earthquake 2010 essay sample for free at. Apr 25, 2017 the 2010 earthquake in haiti was a major catastrophe which occurred just west of the nations capital. Haiti earthquake occurred in complex, active seismic. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of portauprince, had a magnitude of 7. Users can search or post information about people who are missing or located in haiti. The nations that are stepping up to help pledges of financial and material aid to haiti continue to roll in from around the. The case study of haiti focuses on the policies and practices of recovery from that time until the present. On january 12, 2010 a massive earthquake laid waste to portauprince, haiti, killing hundreds of thousands of people.
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