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Earthquake in Haiti
Tuesday afternoon, January 12, less than 16 km from Port-au-Prince
there was the strongest earthquake in 200 years, the power of 7.0 points.
Shortly after the first shock was followed by 12 more - all in a 5.0 points.
Collapsed buildings of various types - from the poor huts to monuments
national culture. Restoration work carried out too early,
but millions of people were left homeless and thousands - were killed.
Rescue teams from around the world flock to Haiti to help the victims.
there was the strongest earthquake in 200 years, the power of 7.0 points.
Shortly after the first shock was followed by 12 more - all in a 5.0 points.
Collapsed buildings of various types - from the poor huts to monuments
national culture. Restoration work carried out too early,
but millions of people were left homeless and thousands - were killed.
Rescue teams from around the world flock to Haiti to help the victims.