2010 Haiti Earthquake
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 at 4:53 PM local time. The epicenter was located about 25 kilometers west-southwest of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.
- Date: January 12, 2010
- Location: Haiti, a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean
- Type of Disaster: Earthquake
The earthquake occurred on the boundary region between the Caribbean and North America plates. An estimated 220,000 people died and over 300,000 people were injured and in the aftermath of the earthquake, Haiti experienced a cholera outbreak. It further compounded the challenges faced by the country and the international aid response.
Top 10 Most Powerful Natural Disasters in History
List of Top 10 Most Powerful Natural Disasters in History: The top 10 Most Powerful Natural Disasters in History are the 1931 Yangtze River floods, the 1887 Yellow River flood, the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake, the 1970 Bhola cyclone, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the 1881 Haiphong typhoon, the 1839 Coringa cyclone, the 1920 Haiyuan earthquake, the A.D. 526 Antioch earthquake, and the 1976 Tangshan earthquake.
A natural disaster is a major event caused by the natural processes of the Earth that can cause loss of life or property damage. According to Global Change Data Lab, every year, some of the deadliest natural disasters — earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, wildfires, and droughts, on average kill nearly 60,000 people.
In this article, we will discuss the Top 10 Most Powerful Natural Disasters in History, their causes, locations, and their impact on the people and the environment.
Table of Content
- About Powerful Natural Disasters
- List of Top 10 Most Powerful Natural Disasters in History
- 1931 Yangtze River Floods
- 1887 Yellow River Flood
- 1556 Shaanxi Earthquake
- 1970 Bhola Cyclone
- 2010 Haiti Earthquake
- 1881 Haiphong Typhoon
- 1839 Coringa Cyclone
- 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
- A.D. 526 Antioch Earthquake
- 1976 Tangshan Earthquake