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Haiti: One Year Later
On January 12, 2010, the Caribbean nation of Haiti experienced a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter located approximately 25 miles from Port-au-Prince, the nation’s capital.
One year later, Haiti is rebuilding its infrastructure along with the hearts and minds of its citizens. To help with the rebuilding of Haiti, Patrick Gaston, former Verizon Foundation president, will join the Clinton Bush Global Haiti Fund as an executive in residence.
To learn more about the earthquake in Haiti and other natural disasters, and to share the rebuilding process with your students, explore some of the resources below.
The Science of Earthquakes and Natural Disasters
Map of Haiti
Xpeditions | Resource
Locate and explore the Caribbean island of Haiti and identify the capital of Port-au-Prince where the epicenter of the 2010 earthquake was located.
Haiti Quake Could Have Been Even Worse
AAAS Science Magazine | Article
Based on seismic history, temblor could have been five times more powerful! Learn more Haiti and its seismic activity.
Collection: Earthquake Teaching Resources
Science NetLinks | Resource Collection
Explore a special collection of earthquake resources to enhance your lesson plans.
Scientists: Shower Haitians With Food From the Sky
AAAS Science Magazine | Article
Find out how the poverty-stricken nation was supplied with food in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake.
On the Ground With Eric Calais, U.N.'s Geophysicist in Haiti
AAAS Science Magazine | Article
Join a real geophysicist as he explores the rebuilding of Haiti and experiences the poverty-stricken nation.
Collection: Hurricane Teaching Resources
Science NetLinks | Resource Collection
Explore teaching resources related to hurricanes and see how natural disasters other than earthquakes can impact nations.
Favorite Resources about Natural Disasters
Thinkfinity Community | Bookmarks
Explore resources on natural disasters that Thinkfinity Community members have bookmarked.
Preserving History and Culture
Haiti’s Voices of Hope
History Explorer | Blog
Learn how the artifacts from the Haitian earthquake will be salvaged and preserved for generations to come.
Flight to Freedom: Caribbean Rafters
History Explorer | Resource
Learn about the impoverished nations of the Caribbean and why natives flee to other nations such as the United States.
Faustin, 1st Emperor of Haiti
History Explorer | Artifact
Primary source: print showing the first emperor of Haiti, Faustin.
Empress Adelina of Haiti
History Explorer | Artifact
Primary source: print showing the first empress of Haiti, Adelina.
Music of Haiti
ARTSEDGE | Video Series
Explore the video series that examines the music styles of the Haitian culture.
Disaster Preparedness
Disasters: What You Can Do to Get Ready
ProLiteracy | Teaching Resources and Materials
Discover the three basic actions that individuals must take to be properly prepared in the event of disaster.
Mapping Disasters
Science NetLinks | Podcast
Google Earth is making it easier to locate survivors of natural disasters. Learn how.
