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Haiti Earthquake

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On Jan. 12, 2010, a devastating earthquake struck near the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, with a shocking magnitude of 7.0, killing thousands and leaving an already impoverished nation in shambles.

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Cleaning UpU.S. Army in HaitiHaitians Ask for HelpWaiting for Water
Burning BodiesChasing Away LootersStocked Store in HaitiHaitian Baby Cries for Mom
Recovering the DeadRescuing Quake VictimsEvacuating AmericansDemolished Buildings

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