lea75 0 Posted January 13, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8455629.stmThe extent of the devastation is still unclear but there are fears thousands of people may have died. Haiti's worst quake in two centuries hit south of the capital Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, wrecking the presidential palace, UN HQ and other buildings. A "large number" of UN personnel were reported missing by the organisation. Many people have spent the night outside amid fears of more aftershocks. Describing the earthquake as a "catastrophe", Haiti's envoy to the US said the cost of the damage could run into billions. A number of nations, including the US, UK and Venezuela, are gearing up to send aid. The quake, which struck about 15km (10 miles) south-west of Port-au-Prince, was quickly followed by two strong aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude. The tremor hit at 1653 (2153 GMT) on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. Phone lines to the country failed shortly afterwards. There is still no official word on casualties and the extent of the devastation will only become clearer after dawn breaks in the next hour or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 13, 2010 Oh my! I can imagine how are the people struggling to survive there!I really feel sorry for all homeless people there now!What was the scale of the earthquake? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lea75 0 Posted January 13, 2010 the earthquake was 7.0 and the aftershocks were 5.9. and 5.5I hope the thousands of people affected by this are able to get the help that they need to re build their lives and obviously my thoughts are with those who have lost someone close to them xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 13, 2010 Those are really bad news!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 13, 2010 I`m off t school Lea,I`ll come back to this thread to insight this...I really feel sorry for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monina 0 Posted January 13, 2010 I saw it in the news Last night, we also experienced earthquake here in the Philippines but its intensity 4 only, whew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasijab 0 Posted January 13, 2010 Its always sad when catastrophic things happen, but I think it is particularly bad when it happens to a poor country to start with. These people had virtually nothing to start with, and now this ...so sorry for all of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sianbow 0 Posted January 13, 2010 watched the news all morning its absolutely devastaing , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiddly Winks 0 Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks for the info Lea, of course my thoughts and prayers are with those affected and the country as a whole. Blessings to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 13, 2010 i saw it on tv yesterday... :/ its terrible... the news hit twitter and the first pics are here: :/ are terrible though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xPink.Pixel.Princessx 0 Posted January 13, 2010 We had a small earthquake her in the uk...It was very tiny tho.. Barely done any damage.I cant even imagine how scared thease people would be right now.I feel so sorry for them...My heart geos out to everyone that experienced this earthquake =(. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fashionista 0 Posted January 13, 2010 wish I could help somehow those people!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myladyyawo 0 Posted January 13, 2010 Awww how terrible!! I could never imagine going through something like that. My heart is really with all the people in Haiti right now. How devastating! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
