IndexIntroductionBodyConclusionIntroductionHaiti is a poor city; however, it is best known for its frequent and destructive earthquakes. Earthquakes are caused by movement and tension between tectonic plates. In this scenario, Haiti sits between the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, two major fault lines. The Haiti earthquake is one of the most destructive earthquakes ever recorded. It had a magnitude of 7.0 and an estimated death toll of 316,000. It also had a magnitude 4.5 aftershock and caused a tsunami, which killed another 200,000 people. This was a catastrophic event that resulted in over 10 million people losing their homes. The earthquake's epicenter damaged approximately 90% of buildings and covered approximately 27,200 square kilometers. Haiti had no earthquake preventative measures, however, as the city is rebuilt, architects will create a different foundation for each building making it more durable during an earthquake. Many seismologists argue that the Haiti earthquake could not have been predicted, however, this earthquake has allowed scientists to make progress in identifying areas where earthquakes could occur. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essayBodyThe Haiti earthquake caused $15 billion in economic damage. It destroyed the surrounding buildings and devastated the already poor area. It also ruined many job opportunities for “office jobs”, however there would have been many jobs including electricians and construction workers. Many important areas would have been damaged, if not destroyed, thus decreasing the amount of tourism in the local area. Many families were destroyed due to this event, this has caused a shortage of children to be cared for in Haiti in our generation. Furthermore, the parent who lost their children is unlikely to father more children. Thus, leaving the next generation to those who do not want a child. Many buildings would have fallen to the ground below, causing irreversible damage to the buildings. In addition to this, the asphalt would have numerous cracks and holes. And finally, the three meter high tsunami, caused by the earthquake, would have caused devastating land degradation and all the fallen debris would have been carried into the ocean. The tsunami reached 600 meters inland, thus removing all the nutrients in the soil, making farming difficult for a long time. Conclusion The Haiti earthquake caused many geomorphic changes to the city of Haiti. The earthquake itself caused many cracks in the ground, creating a possible possibility for future potholes to form. Once the tsunami hit the land, it would cause erosion. Haiti is at serious risk of earthquakes in the near future as it is an active geological site in the world. It is (probably) positioned on the edge of the Ring of Fire, which gives it a frequent risk of earthquakes.