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The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with anepicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately 25 km (16 miles) west of Port-au-Prince,Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time (21:53 UTC) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.

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How long will it take for haiti to recover from the earthquake?

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What are the short and long term effects of Haiti earthquake?

the long term effects are seismic waves which are little earthquakes after thr REAL earthquake; they will go on for who knows how long....the short terms the length of the REAL earthquake the truth is no one knows how long it will take to recover from Haiti it might take years it might take more or less.......just help in whatever way you can!!!


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The 2010 Haiti earthquake caused an estimated $7.8 billion in damages, which accounted for about 120% of Haiti's GDP. The extensive destruction of infrastructure, homes, and businesses resulted in long-term economic and social challenges for the country. Recovery efforts have been ongoing, but the earthquake's impact continues to be felt by the people of Haiti.


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How long does it take to get to Haiti from Georgia?

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