Haiti’s prime minister, Ariel Henry, has said numerous lives have been lost after the Caribbean country was struck by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 150km (93 miles) west of the capital, Port-au-Prince, at about 8.30am local time and had a depth of … [Read more...]
Rescue efforts underway as powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti
Rescue efforts are underway in Haiti after a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds of people, and left many more injured and missing. Seismologist Klaus Jacob said Saturday the earthquake struck close to the surface and warned of possible aftershocks. "This is a one-two kind of a punch. First the earthquake and now that tropical storm that's going over the island, … [Read more...]
Global National: Aug. 14, 2021 | Massive earthquake hits Haiti, a country in crisis
Haiti has been hit with a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The country is still recovering from a deadly quake in 2010, plus the pandemic, food insecurity and its president's assassination. Jeff Semple talks with Mercy Corps’ Cara Buck, who is on the ground in Haiti. Canada is home to nearly 200,000 Haitian-Canadians, many of whom are desperately trying to reach family in … [Read more...]