The search for survivors is underway after a devastating earthquake hit western Haiti Saturday morning, about 70 miles west of the capital Port-au-Prince. At least 227 people died and hundreds were injured. William Barnhart, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey, joined CBSN's Tom Hanson to discuss what we know about the impact so far. CBSN is CBS News’ 24/7 digital … [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...]
Major earthquake rocks Haiti, thousands feared dead
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it is bigger and more shallow than the earthquake that struck Haiti 11 years ago, killing an estimated 250,000 people. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.6141132 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, … [Read more...]
Tsunami alert issued as powerful earthquake strikes western Haiti
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck western Haiti, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami alert and damaging buildings in the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation. The epicentre of the quake on Saturday was about 160km (100 miles) by road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital, at a depth of 10km, the USGS said. - Subscribe to our … [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...]
Video shows aftermath of 7.5-magnitude Haiti earthquake
The US Geological Survey said it's likely that casualties are "high" after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning. "High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," according to the USGS. Haiti's Civil Protection told CNN there have been fatalities and damage. The earthquake was about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of … [Read more...]
Earthquake in Haiti kills hundreds
The death toll continues to rise after a 7.2 magnitude quake struck the island nation on Saturday. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD NEWS TONIGHT ON HULU: https://bit.ly/3iQLwPp #WorldNewsTonight #Earthquake … [Read more...]