Earthquake in Haiti

Haiti experienced a devastating earthquake because of its location along tectonic plate boundaries where the Caribbean and North American plates interact. When these plates shift abruptly along faults, it releases stored energy as seismic waves, causing the ground to shake. The 2010 earthquake, measuring 7.0 magnitude, resulted in widespread destruction due to the country's fragile infrastructure. Such earthquakes can lead to collapsed buildings, injuries, and loss of life, often compounded by inadequate construction and limited resources for emergency response. This natural event underscores the importance of resilient infrastructure and preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.