Has globalization helped Haiti in handling the devastation of the earthquake? Haiti’s worst earthquake in two centuries hit south of the capital Port-au-Prince in 12 January 2010. Hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed‚ millions were relocated‚ thousands died. The BBC documental video “Surviving Haiti” showed how lives changed after the earthquake‚ how government was handling the situation and what measures were taken to help. As Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world‚ the
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Haiti Earthquake On January 12‚ 2012‚ the country of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that changed the lives of people living across the nation. The earthquake struck Haiti before 5pm and was centered about 10 miles South East of Port-au-Prince‚ which is the capital city of Haiti. This earthquake is known as one of the most powerful earthquakes of the century that hit the Eastern parts of Cuba. Prior to the earthquake Haiti acquired the lowest immunization rates in the world (55%)
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made some comparisons between Haiti and the United States. Now I want to go more in depth about the two countries’ relationship to one another. It is a long rap sheet between the two so bear with me! -1804-1862: After Haiti declared its independence; it began to seek to build relations with foreign countries. Because Haiti produced the cash crops of sugar and coffee‚ it relied on trade to bring food crops into the country. By declaring independence from France‚ Haiti broke old trade ties and was
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intervened militarily in Cuba‚ Mexico‚ Haiti‚ Santo Domingo (which is now Dominican Republic)‚ Panama and Nicaragua. This paper will focus on the effects that this intervention had on Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Though the United States intervention in Haiti and the Dominican Republic aggravated a number of socio-economic and political problems‚ there were also positive impacts made on these countries due to the interventions. By 1912 escalating instability in Haiti all but invited foreign intervention
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THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE: UNITED STATES LEADS AN INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE AND RECOVERY Introduction President Obama promised that Haiti would have the “unwavering support” of the United States. Mr. Obama said that the United States aid agencies were moving swiftly to get help to Haiti and that search-and-rescue teams were en route. He described the reports of destruction as “truly heart-wrenching‚” made more cruel given Haiti’s long-troubled circumstances. “This is a time when we are reminded
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Seismic hazards have many different impacts around the world. An earthquake took place in Haiti 2010 and it was measured 7 on the Richter scale. The main hazard was the seismic waves caused by shifting rocks in an earthquake. There are two main types of waves‚ P waves and S waves. P waves travel through solids and liquids around 6-7 km/h and parallel through the rocks. S ways travel side ways at 2.5-4km/h and can only get through solids. Both waves can have a big impact on the community‚ a lot of
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Haiti’s political system was difficult for many citizens. Most were frightened from overhearing rumors of soldiers convicting many innocent citizens of crimes. The terrifying reality of it all was that nothing was done to stop the soldier’s cruel actions. The government wasn’t either they allowed it. They aren’t enforcing the laws to anyone. Myriads of people were dying by starvation. It was extremely difficult keeping a family together. since the father would always be at work to earn money for
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The Effects of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake On January 12‚ 2010‚ Haiti was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake (Richter scale)‚ which caused devastating damage to its capital‚ Port-Au-Prince. There is still no consensual official data available‚ but the International Red Cross estimated that the earthquake affected about 3 million people. The Haitian government reports that an estimated 316‚000 had died 300‚000 had been injured and more than 1 million
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Haiti is an incredible Caribbean nation like no other. There are various gorgeous beaches in Haiti. And the coastline of Haiti is where we will begin our journey through the country from here to the heart of the country. The coastline of Haiti is unspoiled and pristine and is the perfect haven for sun-worshipers and adventure lovers. From the black-sand beaches near Jacmel to the innumerable lovely palm-lined beaches near the capital‚ the beaches in Haiti will give you an experience of a different
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Haiti If you were to give people the option of traveling anywhere in the world‚ majority of people would choose beautiful vacation spots on exquisite beaches or breathtaking mountains. However‚ I am the opposite. If I was given a ticket that would take me anywhere in the world‚ I would choose to go to Haiti. Haiti has the highest percentage of orphans out of any country in the western hemisphere. The country is full of starving men and women who live lives that are unimaginable to many Americans
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