Haiti attacked by a large earthquake of magnitude 7.0, photographs showing the state of life and death Various

An earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on January 12th, local time on 16 km southwest of Port-au-Prince capital of Haiti. It is estimated that the depth of the epicenter is 10 km and the magnitude is 7.0. According to the International Red Cross Red Crescent Federation, the victims are likely to reach 3 million people, which is 30% of the total population of Haiti, and it seems that the death toll can not be grasped yet.

In this area, it has been said that large earthquakes did not occur for many years, and the buildings were not earthquake-proofed structure, which is also a cause of the damage expansion.

Pictures that let you know the current state of Haiti have arrived one after another. While there are many things that are too shocking when broadcasted on TV or newspapers, but we will deliver it without cutting to inform you that the truth of the earthquake is this kind of thing.

※ The article also includes pictures of bodies.

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Originally it was a slum area. It is no longer possible to distinguish where from where it was a parcel. More rubble is folded over rubble.


The houses built toward the slope. I think that it was sunny and easy to live, but I do not see any shadows to see.


Sand smoke that can not be seen from the other side. How many buildings collapsed?


Apartment that you do not know how many floors originally was.


The house which collapsed completely and cars under the car everything is also a thriller.



It seems that not only collapse due to the earthquake but also fire occurred.


The presidential palace, which is said to be the most respectable building in Haiti, failed to endure the earthquake and collapsed. President President also lost his home, but he seems to be led by commanders saying "The place to sleep is not a problem, how to rescue people, that is a problem."


A boy sitting in front of a collapsed house. Was this house a boy 's house?


I am trying to find and rescue a survivor in the garret of Montana Hotel.


A shelter of people who lost their place to live and who have gone away.


Dark black at night due to power outage. People decided to spend the night on the street.



Relief units are dispatched from various countries. This is the rescue team of Venezuela.


British relief unit.


Relief unit in Taiwan.


Los Angeles fire brigade participated.


Some people will be rescued safely ... ....


Help has not arrived, and many people died.* Clicking it will disengage the mosaic, but attention is necessary for viewing.


The scene that the corpse of the victims can be packed in the trunk of the car ... ....※ browsing attention


A man who walks in the bodies that are lined up on the street. Perhaps you are coming to check if your family is there.※ browsing attention


Victims who feel exhausted exhausted with both mind and body. It seems that the medical system is still incomplete.※ browsing attention


You can see other pictures from below.

Earthquake in Haiti - The Big Picture - Boston.com

Haiti 48 hours later - The Big Picture - Boston.com