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Why no damage reports from Dominican Republic, next to Haiti?
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TruthAboveAll
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http://comp.uark.edu/~pjansma/prvi_map_plates.jpg
It's a bit hard to see on this map, but this is one that graphically shows that the fault line runs directly under Port-au-Prince.
Copy here from University of Texas' Jackson School of Geosciences:
One of the geophysicists I saw this weekend was discussing that the pressure build on this fault has been being watched for quite some time. Obviously, that is one of the flaws still in that science. They can tell something is going to happen, but rarely can pinpoint where, much less when with any degree of advanced warning.
What they are concerned with now is the knowledge that the movement in the plate resulting from this quake does not indicate any significant relief in the building pressure. Another quake will most likely occur, but most likely not at the same point on the fault. Good news perhaps for Haiti on that note, but...
Since locations to the east in DR are indeed on the fault line, it is understandable that they would have not experienced much from this particular event. Much as multiple locations in California as noted in prior posts. However, if there are further quakes resulting on this fault, DR could be in the cross hairs. As a more prosperous country, it is likely that they will be much more prepared. But in the neighborhood of severe quakes of this magnitude, all bets are off.
It's a bit hard to see on this map, but this is one that graphically shows that the fault line runs directly under Port-au-Prince.
Copy here from University of Texas' Jackson School of Geosciences:
One of the geophysicists I saw this weekend was discussing that the pressure build on this fault has been being watched for quite some time. Obviously, that is one of the flaws still in that science. They can tell something is going to happen, but rarely can pinpoint where, much less when with any degree of advanced warning.
What they are concerned with now is the knowledge that the movement in the plate resulting from this quake does not indicate any significant relief in the building pressure. Another quake will most likely occur, but most likely not at the same point on the fault. Good news perhaps for Haiti on that note, but...
Since locations to the east in DR are indeed on the fault line, it is understandable that they would have not experienced much from this particular event. Much as multiple locations in California as noted in prior posts. However, if there are further quakes resulting on this fault, DR could be in the cross hairs. As a more prosperous country, it is likely that they will be much more prepared. But in the neighborhood of severe quakes of this magnitude, all bets are off.
ASPCA4EVER
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Interesting map...has anyone heard whether or not Jamaica suffered any damages for the initial quake and the 2 other big after shocks? I haven't heard on any of the reports today!
And someone reported that this was a relatively unknown fault that has just become active...so is that correct?
And someone reported that this was a relatively unknown fault that has just become active...so is that correct?
mogur
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Could you possibly be any less compassionate and any more racist? Nope!
Right on, top, this is a country that was the first to throw off the bonds of slavery. They endured a reparation of untold billions (2008 dollars) for France, their oppressors. Geez, most people would want the oppressors to pay. But anyway, US banks held Haiti's debt to France, and started Haiti's decline into poverty by insisting on no tariffs for american rice production. Within a year or two, Haiti had no rice production, since American (Miami) rice was subsidized to the tune of 500 million per large American rice producer. Good for america, bad for the poor country. Do you get subsidized for a small farm in america? No, you get the shaft. Corporate welfare. And the miniscule money that american poor get is just insane in comparison. Now the Supreme Court of the United States of America just decided that US corporations have INDIVIDUAL rights. Not that they are held accountable for drugs, murder, or mayhem, just that they can buy anyone that they choose. Go figure.
citizenzen
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Per capita income comparison...
Dominican Republic - $8,100 (2008 est.)
Haiti - $1,300 (2008 est.)
Seems to me that poverty might have some tiny... fractional... infinitesimally small role in it. But I'm probably just imagining it.
Dominican Republic - $8,100 (2008 est.)
Haiti - $1,300 (2008 est.)
Seems to me that poverty might have some tiny... fractional... infinitesimally small role in it. But I'm probably just imagining it.
mogur
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Huh? And poverty is positively related to damage? So, Katrina was a voodoo thing, too?
Earthquake damage would have been amplified by soil found under Port au Prince, but would not have caused as much damage in the hard rock that makes up the center of the Island of Hispaniola. Also, the earthquake was fairly shallow and the epicenter was near Port au Prince.
See the USGS Shake Map for this event: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/shakemap/global/shake/2010rja6/
See the USGS Shake Map for this event: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/shakemap/global/shake/2010rja6/
citizenzen
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I have absolutely no idea what you mean by that.
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Some of its cities are only 20 miles from Port-au-Prince.
Look at a map. NO PART of the Dominican Republic is within 20 miles of Port au Prince. There are no large Dominican cities near the Haitian border.
Look at a map. NO PART of the Dominican Republic is within 20 miles of Port au Prince. There are no large Dominican cities near the Haitian border.
