Historical Events tagged with "tropical storms"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Natural Disasters

Massive Earthquake Devastates Southwestern Haiti

August 14th, 2021 3 years ago

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti, resulting in significant destruction and a humanitarian crisis. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, affecting thousands of homes and displacing many residents. Rescue efforts faced challenges due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing tropical storm warnings in the region. The government and international aid organizations mobilized to provide assistance to those affected, addressing immediate needs such as food, water, and medical care amid the devastation.

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