2010 Haiti earthquake
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A catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake struck Haiti at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010. The epicenter was near the town of Léogâne, Ouest department, approximately 25 kilometres west
The heavily damaged National Palace of Haiti after the earthquake
Damaged buildings in Port-au-Prince
Damaged buildings in Jacmel
Large portions of the National Palace collapsed
National Palace (Haiti)
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The National Palace was the official residence of the president of Haiti, located in the capital Port-au-Prince, facing Place L'Ouverture near the Champs de Mars. It was severely damaged during the 20
2010 Haiti earthquake
…major damage in Port-au-Prince, Jacmel and other cities in the region. Notable landmark buildings were significantly damaged or destroyed, including the Presidential Palace, the National Assembly building, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral, and the main jail. Among those killed were Archbishop of Port-au-Prince Joseph Serge…
The National Palace of Haiti in 2006, four years prior to its collapse
The first National Palace
The second National Palace