Geometry of fault ruptures for the january 2010 haiti earthquake. The damage caused by an earthquake is related to its magnitude and how close it is to densely populated areas. Lessons for seismic hazard and societal impacts in the caribbean eric calais. The gases beneath the surface of earth contract and expand, giving rise to movements in plates beneath the crust. Haiti has suffered similar devastating earthquakes in the historic past 1701, 1751, 1770, and 1860. An introduction article pdf available in geological society london special publications 3591. Critical unsafe conditions, dynamic pressures and root causes for the haiti 2010 earthquake disaster were obtained from secondary data sources and are presented below.
Communication services were cut off by the earthquake. Undac mission report haiti earthquake, january 2010 4 life expectancy. The tectonic plates are always slowly moving, but they get stuck at their edges due to friction. On january 12, 2010 a massive earthquake laid waste to portauprince, haiti, killing hundreds of thousands of people. An imaginary news story from 2015 five years after the quake, haiti s model recovery portauprince, february, 2015 reuters only a few years ago, haiti was considered by some a hopeless cause. The united states geological survey usgs recorded eight aftershocks in the two. Focal mechanism solutions indicate that rupture occurred on either a rightlateral southeaststriking fault or on a leftlateral westsouthweststriking fault. These maps are based on the current information we have on fault slip rates and historical and instrumental seismicity. Health response to the earthquake in haiti, january 2010.
Rockfall caused by the january12, 2010 haiti earthquake usgs. Pdf overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake researchgate. The earthquake was powerful enough to be felt strongly over 200. The haiti earthquake, however, struck a densely populated part of a densely populated country. On january 12th, 2010, a country long devastated by corrupt leadership and extreme poverty was dealt another blow. The devastating 2010 haiti earthquake highlighted a lack of preexisting formal biomedical mental health services.
A total of 26 sar teams were in the country by 15 january who rescued a total of 4 people, the. The 2010 earthquake in haiti provides a reallife framework that highlights the political realities of responding to mass emergencies and also reveals some of the limitations of the extant. The haiti 2010 earthquake is noteworthy among natural disasters that subject the affected human. Rockfall caused by the january12, 2010 haiti earthquake credit. What has been concluded after a field study during the period from 16th to 22nd of january 2010 is that this event is mostly a manmade natural disaster. Haiti 2010 earthquake, the united states geological survey usgs, 2010a has. Paul mann has received many requests from the media for information about the seismology of haiti. The earthquake on january 12, 2010 has caused an unprecedented situation in haiti with enormous. Haiti earthquake 20101 free download as powerpoint presentation. Jan, 2010 the earthquake that devastated haiti tuesday was the strongest temblor to hit the island nation in more than 200 years. Read haiti earthquake 2010 essay sample for free at. The earthquake was powerful enough to be felt strongly over 200 miles away, in eastern cuba. The us geological survey usgs says that it was the most violent earthquake to strike the impoverished country in a century.
Geologist explains why haiti earthquake was such a. Tranblemannte 12 janvye 2010 nan peyi ayiti was a catastrophic magnitude 7. The quake, centered about 15 miles southwest of portauprince, had a magnitude of 7. Jan, 2010 the magnitude 7 earthquake that leveled much of haitis capital tuesday the strongest temblor to hit the country in some 200 years may have increased strain on a segment of the same fault. 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. Haiti earthquake january 2010 sjsu scholarworks san jose.
As a result, most of the information in the book is healthrelated. 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. Education has not only served to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflict in haiti, it has also. Nature examines the causes and repercussions of the quake. Haiti earthquake caused by sliding of earths plates. There was slippage along a conservative plate boundary that runs through haiti. All natural disasters caused by the collective consciousness earthquakes caused by spiritual poison of ignorance the voodoo religion in haiti gives a false image of god the father voodoo is not devil worship, but it does open people to lower spirits ancestor worship limits your growth victim consciousness africa also. According to the united states geological survey usgs the earthquake hit. Questions about the 2010 earthquake in haiti topics. Most of these were due to the 2010 haiti earthquake, which caused an estimated 160,000 deaths, making it the 11th deadliest earthquake in recorded history. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake reginald desroches,a m. Fortunately, it was 60 miles offshore but was still powerful enough to cause minor damage to buildings on the east coast of england. The center of the earthquake was near leogane, very close to portauprince, the capital and largest city of haiti. The catastrophic earthquake caused damage and devastation in a country that was previously poor.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Nearly three months after the 12 january 2010 haiti earthquake, the. Pressure builds between the two plates until it is released as an earthquake. Geologists warn that the haiti quake at the enriquillaplantain garden fault may have added strain. Complex rupture during the 12 january 2010 haiti earthquake. The usgs estimates the epicentre of the magnitude7. In this area, the caribbean plate is moving eastward with respect to the north american plate at an average speed of about 20 mm per year.
Although this earthquake caused damage to buildings. Haiti sits right at the spot where the tectonic north american plate and the caribbean plate meet. 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. It summarizes observations from the advance team organized by the u. Fourteen of the aftershocks were between magnitudes of 5. On the scientific scale that measures the magnitude or strength of an earthquake, the quake scored a magnitude of 7. The book talks about the situation in haiti after the earthquake as witnessed by dr. The earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings throughout the portauprince. The 2010 haiti earthquake is another example of the issue of reporting deathtoll estimates, with counts ranging from 46,000 to 316,000 in the global literature one year after. Paul farmer, who established and maintains an ngo in the country, providing hospital care to the most needy. The university of miami global institute project medishare umgipm established the first field hospital in portauprince, haiti, after the earthquake 1.
The scope of the book is limited to the health response, health being defined in its. Although the 12 january 2010 haiti earthquake was one of the deadliest earthquakes in history, it left no clear geological evidence of rupture on land. This movement is not smooth and there is friction between the north american plate and the caribbean plate. Over 200,000 people died while over 300,000 were injured and over one million more were rendered homeless. The same earthquake fault that lies under haiti also runs through the dominican republic.
Topographic map of haiti with the january 12, 2010, main shock m7 star and aftershocks m56 orange and m45 yellow in the first two weeks. An earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault. The initial quake was followed by a series of at least 33 aftershocks recorded by the united states geological survey usgs. 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.
Evaluation of ocha response to the haiti earthquake 10 b in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, international search and rescue sar teams began to arrive. Thousands of people were killed and buildings were destroyed. In terms of magnitude, this earthquake wasnt very remarkable. Launching a national surveillance system after an earthquake. Jan, 2010 see pictures of the devastating 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.
Documentation for initial seismic hazard maps for haiti usgs. This books starts out with a brief history of haiti. Haiti earthquake 2010 an overview sciencedirect topics. The earthquake caused major damage in portauprince, jacmel and other cities in. Overview of the 2010 haiti earthquake earthquake science center. The earthquake that devastated haiti tuesday was the strongest temblor to hit the island nation in more than 200 years. Yesterdays haiti earthquake was caused by movement at the boundary of the caribbean and north american plates.
The haitian earthquake of 2010 true books library binding september 1, 2011 by peter benoit author. 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. But there was little data on local ground motion during the earthquake, which killed 230,000 people, according to official estimates. In response to the urgent need for earthquake hazard information after the tragic disaster caused by the moment magnitude m 7. The magnitude 7 earthquake that leveled much of haiti s capital tuesday the strongest temblor to hit the country in some 200 years may have increased strain on a segment of the same fault. The earthquake s epicenter was 16km southwest of portauprince, the capital. The largest known british earthquake occurred near the dogger bank in 1931, with a magnitude of 6. One of the key lessons to be relearned from the haiti earthquake is.
Witnesses are describing the damage as severe and catastrophic. 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. Geo logical survey usgs and eeri that traveled to haiti january 26 to february 3, 2010. Mortality following the haitian earthquake of 2010. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In the area you have selected haiti earthquake hazard is classified as medium according to the information that is currently available. Thousands are feared dead following the haiti earthquake. 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.
Haiti had no seismograph stations during the main earthquake, so it is difficult figure 1. Scientists scramble to analyze haitis seismic risk wired. The 1946 quake was significantly larger than the devastating 2010 earthquake in haiti. The census bureau has numerous resources providing information not only on haitians living in the united states, but on haiti itself. The epicenter of the quake was just south of portauprince, the country. The plates are shearing the island, grinding it and crushing it, says geophysicist michael blanpied of the u. Detailed description boulders of intact limestone that fell and rolled during the earthquake from cliffs along the haiti earthquake. Offshore sedimentary effects of the 12 january 2010 haiti. Scientists explain geology of haiti earthquake pbs newshour. Postearthquake injuries treated at a field hospital haiti. This means that there is a 10% chance of potentiallydamaging earthquake. There have been two large earthquakes on vancouver island in this century, one of magnitude 7. Health response to the earthquake in haiti january 2010.
What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen. Haiti lies right on the boundary of the caribbean and north american plates. In this vivid narrative, farmer describes the incredible sufferingand resiliencethat he encountered in haiti. Other deadly quakes occurred in china, indonesia or turkey. The geology underlying the devastating haiti earthquake. The 2010 catastrophic haiti earthquake took place on 12 january. Geographic and tectonic setting of the island of hispaniola, of which haiti occupies the western third. Deep fractures caused by lateral spreading along the coast at bellevue. Some minor causes such as landslides, avalanches, the collapse of heavy rocks, etc. At the time, haiti had no system capable of providing timely surveillance on a wide range of health conditions. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7. Haiti foundation and the clinton bush haiti foundation. The plutonic earthquake occurs because of adjustments in rock beds in the interior of earths crust.
Contract number geology, geography and earth science. The 2010 haiti earthquake was a very strong earthquake that hit haiti on january 12, 2010. The haiti 2010 earthquake is noteworthy among natural disasters that. The us geological survey usgs says that it was the most violent earthquake to strike the impoverished. This site uses the five themes of geography to show haiti. Haiti quake intensity was affected by local terrain, study. The earthquake caused massive infrastructure destruction. When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through the earths crust and cause the shaking that we feel in california there are two plates the pacific plate and the. With the bureau of mines and energy, facultedes sciences of the state univ. On january 12, 2010, haiti experienced a magnitude7. The book gives particular emphasis to those lessons that are of general interest, i. 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. Haitiobs cruise article pdf available december 2010 with 88 reads.
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