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Earthquakes are what are known as natural phenomema; they are caused by nature, not by some individual. However, if you are religiously inclined you can attribute earthquakes (and everything else) to God. There was a song I used to hear on the radio about 30 years ago, which had these interesting lyrics:
Life it is a perfect song
All things come from God!
So if all things come from God, then earthquakes are one of those things.
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Was the Haiti earthquake caused by destructive plate boundaries?
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.
What was the duration of the Haitian earthquake?
24 hours
What was the Haitian earthquake of January 2010 rated on the Richter scale and Moment magnitude scale?
The Richter or local magnitude scale of the Haitian earthquake has been reported as 7.2. and the Moment magnitude as 7.0 (according to the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center).Please see the related questions for further information about the Haitian earthquake and it's magnitude and severity.7.0 magnitutes
Which plate boundary caused the Haitian earthquake in January 2010?
The transform boundary between the Caribbean and the North American plates. Please see the related question for more detailed information.
What is the difference between the Haitian earthquake and the Chilean earthquake?
The two earthquakes occurred due to differing types of fault movement (thrust faulting in the Chilean quake vs strike slip faulting in the Haitian quake) and at two differing types of plate boundaries. In the case of the Chilean earthquake, this was at a convergent boundary where the Nazca oceanic plate is being subducted under the continental South American plate as opposed to the Haitian earthquake which occurred at a transform boundary between the Caribbean and North American plates which are both moving east but at differing speeds. The Haitian earthquake was also of lower magnitude (magnitude 7.0) than the Chilean earthquake (magnitude 8.8) however it caused more damage and led to a much larger number of injuries and fatalities due to the poor construction techniques used in Haiti. Please see the related questions for more information.
What caused the haiyuan earthquake?
The Haitian earthquake was caused by the faultline the country sits on.
Was they Haiti earthquake caused by constructive plate boundaries?
No. The Haitian earthquake was caused by a transform boundary.
Which fault caused the Haitian earthquake?
The Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault. Please see the related question.
Was the Haiti earthquake caused by destructive plate boundaries?
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.
What tectonic plates caused the Haitian earthquake?
Tha Haitian Earthquake was caused by the transform boundary between the Caribbean and the North American plates. Please see the related question for mor information about the Haitian Earthquake.
Who did the Haitian earthquake effect?
the kids and mothers.
Did the Haitian earthquake cause a tsunami?
yes
What was the duration of the Haitian earthquake?
24 hours
What number was the Haitian earthquake?
The Haiti Earthquake measured about 7 on the Richter Scale.
Was the Haitian earthquake of magnitude 8.0?
No, the Haitian earthquake which occurred on the 12th of January, 2010 had a magnitude of 7.0. Please see the related question for more information.
Was the Haitian government responsible for the earthquake that struck them in 2010?
No, the earthquake in Haiti was what is called a natural disaster. A natural disaster is not caused by anyone. Even if the Haitian government did somehow plot the entire thing, the resources needed to even begin to cause such a thing were way beyond what their national treasury could have handled.
What was the date of the Haitian earthquake?
January 12, 2010
