Lessons from the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Education's Role

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The 2010 Haiti earthquake, occurring at a magnitude of 7.0 near Léogâne, highlighted severe vulnerabilities due to its location on the Enriquillo–Plantain Garden Fault between the Caribbean and North American Plates. It resulted in catastrophic destruction, including 250,000 homes lost and significant economic impact, primarily due to poor construction and inadequate emergency responses. In contrast, the Chile earthquake of the same year, at a higher magnitude of 8.8, saw fewer casualties due...