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9.11 - The 2010 Haiti Earthquake

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  • ✓describe how the 2010 Haiti earthquake affected Port‑au‑Prince
  • ✓explain why vulnerability (poverty + poor construction) increased damage
  • ✓explain why rebuilding is harder when infrastructure and institutions are weak
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Earthquakes happen in many countries, but the level of disaster depends on more than shaking. The 2010 Haiti earthquake is a powerful Caribbean case study because it shows how poverty, building quality, and institutions can turn a natural hazard into a long-term national emergency.
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Imagine you are in a crowded city where many homes are built quickly with weak blocks and little steel reinforcement. If strong shaking starts suddenly, what happens to buildings, roads, hospitals and water pipes?
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Predict: which statement do you think best describes Port‑au‑Prince?

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Earthquakes happen in many countries, but the level of disaster depends on more than shaking. The 2010 Haiti earthquake is a powerful Caribbean case study because it shows how poverty, building quality, and institutions can turn a natural hazard into a long-term national emergency.
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