2010 Haiti earthquake, 2010 earthquake in Haiti
A catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake occurred in Haiti, on 12 January 2010.
The earthquake stands as one of the deadliest disasters in history, killing an estimated 230,000 to 316,000 people.
The event deeply affected Haitian culture and resulted in the production of vibrant post-quake artworks.
Major damage was reported in many settlements in the Port-au-Prince area which remained disrupted for several months.
Despite the tragedy, the earthquake brought Haiti significant international attention that led to efforts at rebuilding and revitalizing the country.
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