Earthquake in Haiti

Malte279 · **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2010, 04:54:21 AM

It is a horrible disaster that hit the poorest of all countries in the western hemisphere. I hope your folks are alright Jasper

Unfortunately there is no real earthquake warning system comparable to the rather accurate predictions of volcanic eruptions. While they are able to predict where earthquakes are likely to strike (it is not the question if, but when a big earthquake will strike for example the cities of San Francisco and Istanbul) they are not yet able to predict the time when the earthquake will strike.

Chiletrek · **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:40:13 PM

Hello:
Malte is correct, there is no way to predict when an Earthquake will strike, as scientist can only measure the ammount of energy and tension accumulated between the tectonic plates. That is how they have predicted that a major event will strike in my own zone eventually.
I hope the help will arrive, and keep arriving to Haiti with no problems. And I also hope your relatives are safe Jasper.

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:01:38 AM

I am taking a geographical hazards course as the final course for my minor (Environmental Studies), and we discussed this earthquake yesterday. It turns out that the capital city (and most densely populated area of Haiti) sits right above a fault, which is the worst place to be in an earthquake 'cuz it is where the strength is most intense. The instructor showed us a map of this on his Powerpoint, but sadly does not have the Powerpoint uploaded for the students so I can't post the map here.

Jasper · **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:08:55 AM

I got some good news only. Some relatives survived, but they did get cuts on their heads, but they'll be okay though.

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:16:28 AM

That's good to hear, Jasper

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Petrie. · **Reply #25 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:14:52 AM

Good news Jasper.

NeoGenesis005 · **Reply #26 on:** January 16, 2010, 10:54:02 AM

This was so bad I don't believe they will survive another natural dieaster in the future imagine hurricane season for 2010.

F-14 Ace · **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2010, 02:24:19 AM

If anyone wishes to make a donation or something, I'm sure you could ask around at a local community center or church. My church is putting together packages to send there that include basic items like soap and tooth brushes.

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2010, 02:39:23 AM

Gah! More bad news: I just read a headline saying that scientists are warning Haitians to be ready for more earthquakes this year

! Since what I had said in my post about the fault is true, I guess more are bound and determined to hit eventually. My thoughts and prayers go out to Haiti, and hopefully no more earthquakes to this magnitude will hit them

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Malte279 · **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2010, 04:55:09 AM

But does "some relatives" mean that you don't have word of all of them yet Jasper? I really really hope that all of your relatives are save.

Nimrod · **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2010, 05:27:28 PM

Damn, sad that it always hits the poorest. I followed this over the news. Also if the people get food and water, they can¥t make sure that everyone get¥s his/her foot and water. It¥s just sad..

Jasper · **Reply #31 on:** January 17, 2010, 07:10:40 PM

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Jasper · **Reply #32 on:** January 17, 2010, 07:11:32 PM

Quote from: Malte279,Jan 17 2010 on 03:55 AM

But does "some relatives" mean that you don't have word of all of them yet Jasper? I really really hope that all of your relatives are save.

I've gotten confirmation from my dad that everyone is now okay. It's sad to know that they now have to sleep outside on the ground with hundreds of thousands of other people due to their homes not being inhabitable for a while.

raga · **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2010, 02:06:52 AM

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I've gotten confirmation from my dad that everyone is now okay. It's sad to know that they now have to sleep outside on the ground with hundreds of thousands of other people due to their homes not being inhabitable for a while.

At least their okay, thats the first concern

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #34 on:** January 20, 2010, 01:09:53 PM

Did anyone else hear anything about the magnitude-6.1 aftershock that hit Haiti :blink:? Just when things could not get bad enough...

Littlefoot1616 · **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2010, 07:14:37 AM

I know! I was horrified to hear that not only had Haiti been hit with the biggest quake they've had for 200 years...they get an aftershock that measures nearly as high as their initial quake!

The poor souls

At least aid is actually arriving there now. Donations have been pouring in from every corner so at least they have support in that respect. Apparently, Guatemala had a tremor too at some stage this week. Just hope that those made homeless by the quake can hold out long enough for their homes to be reconstructed.

Still, a very sad event.

The Chronicler · **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2010, 10:31:01 AM

A few days ago, I checked Google Maps and I noticed that the satellite images of Port-au-Prince had just recently been updated to show the aftermath of the earthquake. You can see damaged buildings (particularly the National Palace) and canvases that show where all the homeless people have been staying (mostly parks and stadiums).

F-14 Ace · **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2010, 06:03:41 PM

Hugo Chavez claims that a US weapon test caused the earthquake in Haiti. Yeah, that's right, Hugo. We evil greedy Americans caused a massive earthquake in poor little Haiti just so we could turn around and spend billions of dollars on foreign aid and military resources. Idiot...

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DarkHououmon · **Reply #38 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:10:36 PM

Here's a short video I found on Yahoo about a 7 year old boy who raised money for Haiti.

http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633...60-000-17809551

Mumbling · **Reply #39 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:18:06 PM

I read that in the newspaper this morning Kacie! It's quite wonderful that he brought up such an amount of money!