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USGS Rapid Response to Haiti
USGS Rapid Response to Haiti
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Title: USGS Rapid Response to Haiti

Description: Massive rock slides were caused by strong ground shaking during the main shock of the magnitude-7 earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010 and several of the stronger aftershocks. This mountain road leads north to the city of Dufort, located near the larger city of Leogane.

Location: USA

Date Taken: Feb 1 2010

Photographer: Walter Mooney , U.S. Geological Survey


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Type: JPEG image - 5.18 MB
Dimensions: 5616 x 3744
Resolution: 72 dpi

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