The 2010 Haiti Earthquake

The 2010 Haiti earthquake struck on January 12, registering a magnitude of 7.0. Its epicenter was near the capital, Port-au-Prince. The disaster caused significant destruction, with buildings, homes, and infrastructure collapsing, leading to over 230,000 deaths and millions displaced. Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, faced challenges in disaster response due to limited resources and infrastructure. The global community responded with extensive humanitarian aid, although long-term recovery has been complicated by political instability, poverty, and ongoing natural disasters, highlighting the need for sustainable development in the region.