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Was the Haiti earthquake caused by destructive plate boundaries?
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∙ 13y ago
The Haitian earthquake that occurred in January 2010 was caused by a transform boundary where two tectonic plates were sliding past each other.
For more information please see the related question.
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Was the earthquake in Haiti caused by a transform boundary or a convergent boundary?
The earthquake in Haiti was caused by movement on a transform boundary. For more information, please see the related question.
Why there was no tsunami after Haiti's earthquake?
Haiti's earthquake was not strong enough to produce a tsunami. The earthquake caused a lot of destruction in Haiti, but that was largely because the buildings in Haiti had not been designed to withstand earthquakes. The earthquake in Haiti had its epicentre on LAND not in the ocean. Thus there was no sea floor movement associated with the earthquake which could have produced a tsunami.
What type of plate boundary caused earthquake in Haiti?
a conservative one
Is the haiti earthquake the strongest earthquake ever?
It is the strongest earthquake that has ever been in Haiti.
What year was the earthquake in Haiti?
The earthquake in Haiti happened in 2009.
Was they Haiti earthquake caused by constructive plate boundaries?
No. The Haitian earthquake was caused by a transform boundary.
What physical processes caused the haiti earthquake?
the convection and conversion on plate boundaries, the diversion of plates as well
What plates caused haiti's earthquake?
The movement of the Caribbean and the north American plate caused haiti's earthquake . x hope this helps x
What started the Haiti earthquake?
Caused by natural forces!
How much damage was caused in the Haiti's earthquake?
lots
Was the earthquake in Haiti caused by a transform boundary or a convergent boundary?
The earthquake in Haiti was caused by movement on a transform boundary. For more information, please see the related question.
Why is it difficult to get into Haiti?
Because it is difficult to get into Haiti because of the damage the earthquake has caused to their country.
Why there was no tsunami after Haiti's earthquake?
Haiti's earthquake was not strong enough to produce a tsunami. The earthquake caused a lot of destruction in Haiti, but that was largely because the buildings in Haiti had not been designed to withstand earthquakes. The earthquake in Haiti had its epicentre on LAND not in the ocean. Thus there was no sea floor movement associated with the earthquake which could have produced a tsunami.
How many deaths and injuries were caused by Haiti earthquake?
Alot
How deep and hard was the earthquake in haiti?
The earthquake in Haiti wasn't actually so big ("only" 7.0 magnitude), but caused over 220,000 deaths.
What type of plate boundary caused earthquake in Haiti?
a conservative one
What caused people in haiti to lose warter and food?
There was a terrible earthquake in Haiti and aftershocks.People in Haiti have been fighting people in the streets to have water and food.Its been tragic in Haiti.
