I just found out there was a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, not far from the capital, Port-au-Prince. I haven't seen any casualty numbers yet, but my heart is aching for those people because I know it is currently hell there. It was already one of the most impoverished nations on Earth, and now the gods apparently think it's funny to level hospitals treating people for diseases they aquire while living on piles of garbage.
For those not aware, it is a relatively small nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. The size of Haiti lets me know that there was no corner of the country unaffected by this disaster. A magnitude 7 earthquake is not twice as powerful as a 3.5 (which are not uncommon in California), it is 5000 times more powerful.
I hope the world rallies to their aid quickly. I'm sure OxFam, Doctors Without Borders and many others will be on the ground soon and needing resources. If you can help these charitible institutions, please do.
For those not aware, it is a relatively small nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. The size of Haiti lets me know that there was no corner of the country unaffected by this disaster. A magnitude 7 earthquake is not twice as powerful as a 3.5 (which are not uncommon in California), it is 5000 times more powerful.
I hope the world rallies to their aid quickly. I'm sure OxFam, Doctors Without Borders and many others will be on the ground soon and needing resources. If you can help these charitible institutions, please do.
