Why has Haiti been so badly affected by the earthquake?

Answer 1

Haiti lies on the junction between two enormous tectonic plates, the Caribbean Plate and the North American Plate. The molten magma circulates deep beneath the surface of the Earth, currents try to move the enormous rock masses (making up the plates) causing them to rub against each other. Sometimes plates move over each other or normally they tend to slide against each other. The movement of the earthquake in Haiti stretched for more than 60km This earthquake also occurred closer to the Earth's surface than most usually do.

Because the country is so poor they couldn't afford to rebuild or habituate anyone. The buildings were also made of heavy rock and stone which is not good earthquake proof material.

Answer 2

Haiti's location along a tectonic plate boundary makes it prone to earthquakes. Additionally, the country's lack of proper building codes and infrastructure makes it particularly vulnerable to the impact of natural disasters. The high population density and widespread poverty also contribute to the devastating effects of earthquakes in Haiti.