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An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time. When the Richter measurement is reported it ranges from very small earth quakes Magnitude 1 right up to the catastrophic magnitude 9, with magnitude 3 or lower earthquakes being mostly imperceptible and magnitude 7 causing serious damage over large areas. Like in this case study with Haiti.
The quake will be felt - on some level - for years. Local industries have been set back, and the pall on a country afflicted by natural disasters will remain overhead, discouraging risk-averse investors. Haiti is currently the 17th-largest supplier by volume of products to the US, with exports worth $424 million in 2009, according to the American Apparel and Footwear Association. Interruption in this industry will have a clear, immediate impact on the local economy.
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When was Haiti's earthquake?
Haiti was struck by a major earthquake on January 12, 2010.
When was the earthquake in Haiti?
The major earthquake that devastated Haiti occurred on January 12, 2010.
What time did the Haiti earthquake occur?
The 2010 Haiti earthquake struck at 4:53 PM, 12 January 2010.It happened in 2010
What was the date of the eartquake in Haiti?
The Haiti Earthquake occurred on January 12 2010.
What are the earthquakes that happened in January 2010?
The earthquake in Jan 2010 was in Haiti
Did Haiti have an earthquake?
Haiti did have an earthquake on 12 January 2010.
When was Haiti's earthquake?
Haiti was struck by a major earthquake on January 12, 2010.
When did the Haiti earthquake start?
The earthquake in Haiti began on the 12th of January 2010
What plates caused the Haiti earthquake?
That would be the North American and Caribbean Plates. The earthquake happened on 12th January 2010
When was the earthquake in Haiti?
The major earthquake that devastated Haiti occurred on January 12, 2010.
What natural disaster destroyed haiti in 2010?
Haiti was devastated by an earthquake in January 2010.
What is the date of the Haiti earthquake?
Haiti happened on the 12th of January 2010
What caused the haiti earthquake?
That would be the North American and Caribbean Plates. The earthquake happened on 12th January 2010
When was Earthquake?
Haiti was struck by a major earthquake on January 12, 2010.
What time did the Haiti earthquake occur?
The 2010 Haiti earthquake struck at 4:53 PM, 12 January 2010.It happened in 2010
When was Haiti hit by an earthquake in 2010?
The earthquake hit Haiti on 12 January 2010 at 4:53pm. The duration of the earthquake was believed to be about 35 seconds.
What month did Haiti had the earthquake?
January 12, 2010
