On January 12th, the worst earthquake in 200 years - 7.0 in magnitude - struck less than ten miles from the Caribbean city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
On that fateful day, all hell broke loose.
The initial quake was later followed by twelve aftershocks greater than magnitude 5.0. Structures of all kinds were damaged or collapsed, from shantytown homes to national landmarks. It is still very early in the recovery effort, but millions are likely displaced, and thousands are feared dead as rescue teams from all over the world are now descending on Haiti to help where they are able.
There was great damage to the infrastructure, roads, houses and most importantly, the lives of the people.
Those who were unfortunate enough to have their houses destroyed had to relocate to other places to sleep such as on the streets, roads, etc.
The situation there is terrible.
People are even fighting for a simple cup of water, places to sleep, and some even go to the extent of taking off clothes of dead bodies to wear as they have nothing to wear.
People have been seen queuing up with pails to collect water to use.
Most people have been left under the rubble to suffocate and die.
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I feel that the earthquake in haiti was really a bad disaster.
However, things like this cannot be prevented.
The people there are really unfortunate that an earthquake like this has happened to them.
I hope that more aid would go to them,and help them with all their necessities, such as the building of their houses, roads, and more importantly, help them recover from the physical shock they face.
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