Death toll estimates vary anywhere from 220,000 to 316,000. Over one million people were initially displaced, and about 500,000 remain homeless.
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How much damage was done to the Infrastructure?
Nearly 300,000 homes were badly damaged or destroyed. The earthquake struck near the capital city of Port-au-Prince, destroying many of the most important government buildings, hospitals and roads.
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What were the effect on children?
Over 4,000 schools were damaged or destroyed, amounting to about a quarter of the island’s schools.
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What was the International Response?
From 2010 to 2012, international donors raised an eye-popping $6.43 billion for Haitian reconstruction. In addition, USAID contributed $450 million in aid to Haiti.
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What was the reconstruction effort like?
aid organizations have rebuilt about 21,000 houses and made 100,000 temporary shelters. Fifty percent of the rubble has been removed and 650 schools have been repaired.
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When was this earthquake?
The earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, 2010.
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What was the earthquakes magnitude?
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7
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How much damage was done to the Infrastructure?
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Nearly 300,000 homes were badly damaged or destroyed. The earthquake struck near the capital city of Port-au-Prince, destroying many of the most important government buildings, hospitals and roads.
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