The death toll from Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti is not yet known, though it is expected to be high. That's partly because of low construction standards in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and partly because the magnitude 7 quake was centered so close to the city.
The fault, which had been quiet for years, released a huge amount of energy.
death tollQuake Toll Amplified By Geography, Lax ConstructionNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 01/13/2010 - 12:18pm
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