On tuesday, january 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck central haiti. its epicenter was located in leogane, just 16 miles from the capital and largest city, port-au-prince. study the map and chart above.
identify the three urban centers shown that felt the strongest effects of the earthquake.
of the three urban centers you identified, in which one were the most people likely affected? explain why.
describe four possible effects on the population in areas where the earthquake had the most impact.
identify three other natural disasters that have potentially severe consequences for the populations affected. discuss how the effects of those disasters are similar to and different from those of the earthquake in haiti.